I will be doing a wedding cake very soon and she wants it the quilted fondant look. How do I do the quilting? Do I make the markings on the fondant and then place it on the cake? And if so, is it easy to tell that the lines are straight? Or do I make the markings after I place the fondant on the cake? Please Help! Thanks so much for your time!
Hi Jamie -
In my opinion, the easiest way to quilt fondant is to use the three diamond quilter. It's so easy and so impressive! See cake below. I use it in conjuction with the larger toothed stitch wheel. I put a normal layer of icing and a thin layer of white semi-homemade white chocolate fondant. This gives such a nice "puffed" out look.
You also can use quilting mats, but to really join us the lines in the back, the quilter does a better job.
If you have any questions, please e-mail me.
Thank you destyrn.... the quilter puts the lines on the fondant and does indent it a bit, but the larger toothed stitch wheel REALLY puffs it out. I think having the normal layer of icing with the thin fondant also helps with the puffiness. If you want me icing recipe, I'm happy to share it.
Jen
OH.. I'm so glad I came across
this topic. I've wondered the same thing.
Thanks for the tips!!
Not to hi-jack the thread...
but JenniferMI, how'd you make your tiny
flowers and attach them to the quilted tier
of the attached pic?!?!?
Those flowers are SOOOooo easy! I use the blossom set. E-mail me.
I just attach them with a dot of buttercream.
Jen
pinkcamo - I stand corrected, it's the forget-me-not blossom set.
Stephi - e-mail me....
Jen
Hi Jen!
Beautiful Cake!!!! Where do you buy the quilter and forget-me-not blossom set?
Thanks!
Jen,
You work is truly an inspiration! Thank you for your willingness to share with others!!!
If you guys have not bought her dvd's yet you should get them, they are fantastic. And they will answer all your questions, and also all the supplies for the cake that Jen posted is on her website at www.sugardelites.com and her email is [email protected], I know these things because Jen is one of my cake heroes and I am a regular customer of hers.
I also used Jennifer's recipe and quilting techniques to make this cake as well as the pearl border. Her dvds and recipe are amazing and worth every penny!
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GREAT job on the cake iluvjay!
Thank you for your kind words and support, Uniqueask..... it is much appreciated!!
Jen
Jen - I love your piping of your monogram on the side of the cake. IT'S BEAUTIFUL! Someday I'm going to be able to pipe something that elegant (in my dreams).
Jen - I love your piping of your monogram on the side of the cake. IT'S BEAUTIFUL! Someday I'm going to be able to pipe something that elegant (in my dreams).
Thank you Sheilabelle!
I do cheat a bit with the monograms...I design it on my computer, pop it into my KopyKake and trace it out. Then I pipe over that
Jen
You should see Jennifers flowers in person. If you think they are amazing on the computer... WOW. I actually OWN one of them. I met her at Ultimate Cake Off. Totally buy her dvds. You will never regret it. (plus she is SSSOOOO NICE!) So smart about using the computer and the kopykake. I have been free handing it all this time. GGRRR.
-Paula
Thanks Paula! It was soooo nice to meet you, too!
Win or lose, we all had a great time!
Jennifer
Speaking of the Kopykake... Is it easy to use? I was considering buying a used one but didn't know if it was worth it.
VERY easy! I have the less expensive model and LOVE it! I'm happy to help in whatever way I can if you have questions.
Jen
Thanks Jen! I think I might just PM you to get a little more info on this.
have a great day!
Thank you destyrn.... the quilter puts the lines on the fondant and does indent it a bit, but the larger toothed stitch wheel REALLY puffs it out. I think having the normal layer of icing with the thin fondant also helps with the puffiness. If you want me icing recipe, I'm happy to share it.
Jen
I was wondering if you have ever substituted a jam or a curd for icing? Also, I would love to try your recipe if you are sharing!
Your quilting is very voluminous, I love your cake so much haha! Did you go to culinary school or teach yourself?
Thank you destyrn.... the quilter puts the lines on the fondant and does indent it a bit, but the larger toothed stitch wheel REALLY puffs it out. I think having the normal layer of icing with the thin fondant also helps with the puffiness. If you want me icing recipe, I'm happy to share it.
Jen
I was wondering if you have ever substituted a jam or a curd for icing? Also, I would love to try your recipe if you are sharing!
Your quilting is very voluminous, I love your cake so much haha! Did you go to culinary school or teach yourself?
Hi nikipie -
I've only used icing. I think the cush of the icing under the fondant hels to puff it out. I'm self taught ... pretty much.
Jen
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