Debi.. try doing the swags on SMBC when it's warm .. it just doesn't work well. If it is going all the way down to the bottom of the tier it's a bit better, but if it's just hanging onto the side... nope... not gonna happen. I don't use crusting BC so it's a little different for me.

I can smooth a BC cake pretty damned quick too. It's really a toss up as to which is quicker, but I like fondant because it's more forgiving. I think this also has to do with the fact that I use SMBC, because if I brush against the fondant it doesn't mark up, but so the same with SMBC and you are back to smoothing.

I'll hop on the Melvira bandwagon too! Although I love the look of fondant, I use more buttercream. The Melvira Method is the only one I've found that gets my cakes really smooth.

Oh my Debi... you have just thrown caution to the wind lately huh? Make sure you take a look at my SMBC thread when you give it a go.

I guess once you turn 50, you just become a wild woman!!