I have seen many cakes with beautiful scrollwork on the sides. I KNOW it can't possibly be done so perfectly freehand. Are there any other presses available on the market other than the ones offered by Wilton? I have that set and would like something nicer, kinda more "scrolly-er"!
I just found clear acrylic scrollwork stamps at michael's for scrapbooking. I used them to make an impression on fondant, then I traced it in RI. it's not perfect and I had to do a bit freehand but it worked pretty well. this cake is for a competition so I haven't even contemplated whether or not its food safe though since it won't be eaten.
I am working on how to make a RI stamp... pretty much just pipe RI onto a clear platic and let dry, then stamp and trace... I will make a tutorial when I get it done.. the cake is for the 15th.. and I am trying it out hopefully this weekend. I will post a link 4 you... if i get it to work 
Rocketgirl899, that's a great idea!!! Can't wait to see it.
I'd love to take credit, but I saw the technique on Food Network Simpson Cake challenge... it was from "Cake Girls."
I can't really find more information...so I am experimenting
KoryAK is your 'painted vine' cake seriously done freehand? 
I couldn't even do that with a pencil never mind a piping bag 
- me and piping bags/nozzles are in marriage councelling at the moment 
we don't really get on but I live in hope that one day my hands will be able to make them do what my brain is asking them to do. I so wish I could pipe beautifully. I'm embarassed to say I was so proud to have managed a reasonably good RI shell border last night but hey ho, I suppose I have to start somewhere.
Sorry for rambling but piping makes me nervous
KoryAK is your 'painted vine' cake seriously done freehand?
I couldn't even do that with a pencil never mind a piping bag - me and piping bags/nozzles are in marriage councelling at the moment we don't really get on but I live in hope that one day my hands will be able to make them do what my brain is asking them to do. I so wish I could pipe beautifully. I'm embarassed to say I was so proud to have managed a reasonably good RI shell border last night but hey ho, I suppose I have to start somewhere.Sorry for rambling but piping makes me nervous
Yeah, it is freehand The trick is to go FAST and then any little hiccups that happen just need to get worked into the design.
Sorry, here is the link! I totally spaced on this thread
good luck
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-609974.html
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