Is It Possible To Do This Cake With Alternating Shapes??

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CAKESHERWAY Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 6:05pm
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Here's the cake a bride wants. She wants it separated like shown but every other tier to be square and the sizes will be 6, 8, 10, 12, 14. I think that the squares will be a bit too large and hang over the rounds but since it's separated (roses between) will it work or should I advise her to choose one shape.
She doesn't want to do other sizes either. So not an option. Also, I use the sps system in my cakes so what do I order to use with that to hold the cake up and separate it??? I know indydeb will know this one! Are you out there??? Thanks a bunch everyone!
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Uniqueask Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 6:17pm
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I have an idea but not too sure, let's see what the others say here's a bump

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Uniqueask Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 6:18pm
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I have an idea but not too sure, let's see what the others say here's a bump

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Uniqueask Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 6:19pm
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I have an idea but not too sure, let's see what the others say here's a bump

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CAKESHERWAY Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 6:55pm
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CAKESHERWAY Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 6:56pm
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CAKESHERWAY Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 6:57pm
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CAKESHERWAY Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 6:58pm
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Juds2323 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 7:07pm
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I'm no expert hopefully someone will get back to you that has better experience, but I think the hang over will look strange even with the separation. You may want to try stacking cake pans in those sizes just to get a feel for the look.

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Juds2323 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 7:08pm
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I'm no expert hopefully someone will get back to you that has better experience, but I think the hang over will look strange even with the separation. You may want to try stacking cake pans in those sizes just to get a feel for the look.

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Judi

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Juds2323 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 7:09pm
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I'm no expert hopefully someone will get back to you that has better experience, but I think the hang over will look strange even with the separation. You may want to try stacking cake pans in those sizes just to get a feel for the look.

HTH

Judi

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Juds2323 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 7:10pm
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I'm no expert hopefully someone will get back to you that has better experience, but I think the hang over will look strange even with the separation. You may want to try stacking cake pans in those sizes just to get a feel for the look.

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Judi

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nicki9774 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 7:21pm
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I'm not sure it will look the same because of the picture being on the round and then the square it would be awkward to me. My opinion may not count but I believe it should be round. It has a better look square. Good Luck!

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nicki9774 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 7:22pm
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I'm not sure it will look the same because of the picture being on the round and then the square it would be awkward to me. My opinion may not count but I believe it should be round. It has a better look square. Good Luck!

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nicki9774 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 7:23pm
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I'm not sure it will look the same because of the picture being on the round and then the square it would be awkward to me. My opinion may not count but I believe it should be round. It has a better look square. Good Luck!

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nicki9774 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 7:24pm
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I'm not sure it will look the same because of the picture being on the round and then the square it would be awkward to me. My opinion may not count but I believe it should be round. It has a better look square. Good Luck!

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CAKESHERWAY Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 10:05pm
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I agree. But what about the equipment to buy for the sps and separtors? Anyone know?

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CAKESHERWAY Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 10:06pm
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I agree. But what about the equipment to buy for the sps and separtors? Anyone know?

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CAKESHERWAY Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 10:07pm
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I agree. But what about the equipment to buy for the sps and separtors? Anyone know?

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nicki9774 Posted 1 Jul 2009 , 10:19pm
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Ok, after sincerely thinking about this. I think you could do the hexagon and the picture looks like they used push in pillars and the roses are just setting there. If she wants round and square suggest the hexagon it has a better appeal than the square. I believe you should get the same affect and still be able to work with the sizes she is asking for. I hope I answered your question.

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nicki9774 Posted 1 Jul 2009 , 10:20pm
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Ok, after sincerely thinking about this. I think you could do the hexagon and the picture looks like they used push in pillars and the roses are just setting there. If she wants round and square suggest the hexagon it has a better appeal than the square. I believe you should get the same affect and still be able to work with the sizes she is asking for. I hope I answered your question.

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nicki9774 Posted 1 Jul 2009 , 10:21pm
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Ok, after sincerely thinking about this. I think you could do the hexagon and the picture looks like they used push in pillars and the roses are just setting there. If she wants round and square suggest the hexagon it has a better appeal than the square. I believe you should get the same affect and still be able to work with the sizes she is asking for. I hope I answered your question.

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nicki9774 Posted 1 Jul 2009 , 10:22pm
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Ok, after sincerely thinking about this. I think you could do the hexagon and the picture looks like they used push in pillars and the roses are just setting there. If she wants round and square suggest the hexagon it has a better appeal than the square. I believe you should get the same affect and still be able to work with the sizes she is asking for. I hope I answered your question.

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nicki9774 Posted 1 Jul 2009 , 10:23pm
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Ok, after sincerely thinking about this. I think you could do the hexagon and the picture looks like they used push in pillars and the roses are just setting there. If she wants round and square suggest the hexagon it has a better appeal than the square. I believe you should get the same affect and still be able to work with the sizes she is asking for. I hope I answered your question.

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EvMarie Posted 1 Jul 2009 , 10:27pm
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I think the hexagon, like Nicki9774 suggested would be perfect. I'd explain that the alternating shapes, for this particular style, may look odd. But, if she went with all hexagon, she's getting the best of both worlds...

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EvMarie Posted 1 Jul 2009 , 10:28pm
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I think the hexagon, like Nicki9774 suggested would be perfect. I'd explain that the alternating shapes, for this particular style, may look odd. But, if she went with all hexagon, she's getting the best of both worlds...

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nicki9774 Posted 1 Jul 2009 , 10:32pm
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Well, Thank You for agreeing with me! I thought about it all last night and I came up with this and I believe it will work and if the bride wanted round and hexagon it would still work. I would tell her that its the best you can do.

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nicki9774 Posted 1 Jul 2009 , 10:33pm
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Well, Thank You for agreeing with me! I thought about it all last night and I came up with this and I believe it will work and if the bride wanted round and hexagon it would still work. I would tell her that its the best you can do.

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txnonnie Posted 1 Jul 2009 , 11:11pm
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Denisecharpentier -- has one posted on this site. Bottom to top was square, hex, square, hex. Looks awesome.

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txnonnie Posted 1 Jul 2009 , 11:12pm
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Denisecharpentier -- has one posted on this site. Bottom to top was square, hex, square, hex. Looks awesome.

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