Does anyone have any idea what, and where, to get those big support straws that Duff uses? Geoff was using them the other night on the "Get Smart" cake and they are SO much easier to cut than dowels.....any ideas?? They are a LOT bigger than regular straws.
Thanks!
They really do work suprisingly well. I bought mine on ebay. I use them for 2 tiers don't know if I would go bigger than a 3 but I am sure someone has.
I have always used regular old drinking straws for up to 3 tiers and have never had a problem. My girlfriend is a pastry chef for a restaurant in NJ and she suggested them to me when I first started making cakes, so that's what I use.
I do use cardboard rounds under each layer and I do not drive the cake anywhere already stacked.....I wouldn't trust them for that, for sure. But for on-site set up, I have never had an issue.
Heather
I get mine from here... http://www.tentea.com/jumbubteastr.html
.......have always used regular old drinking straws for up to 3 tiers and have never had a problem... do use cardboard rounds under each layer......
Agree w/the above
Several have asked "Do they really work?"
You see how Charm City uses them don't you? Of course they work Yes, they hold 'that much weight' & more.
I'm so glad you asked that question and thanks to all who responded. I've always wanted to know the same thing. Has anyone delivered one already set up in straws? Just wondering if it's okay to deliver it all done! Hmm.
I'm with everyone else on the boba tea straws. I just ordered two bags from Boba Tea Direct...I have yet to use them though. The straws are good because they are nice & sturdy, plus by them being hollow it supports the weight differently and better than wooden dowels, which to me shift sometimes.
this is the issue I have with wooden dowels and the plastic wilton hollow dowels - when I cut them, they are never even/level, and it's impossible to get 4 the exact same height...maybe I'm doing it wrong, but I've had too many close calls. Are the boba tea straws easier to cut level? If not I'm going to the sps!
this is the issue I have with wooden dowels and the plastic wilton hollow dowels - when I cut them, they are never even/level, and it's impossible to get 4 the exact same height...maybe I'm doing it wrong, but I've had too many close calls. Are the boba tea straws easier to cut level? If not I'm going to the sps!
Has anyone used these in a topsy turvey cake? I am so sick of cutting wooden dowls..........I am going to order these right now. I checked Sam's web site and didn't see them listed. Wished I had them for the 2 weddings I have this weekend.....wonder if Pier One would have these or any of the discount stores
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