Lecrn I did the cut on my (frosting sheets) edible image sheets, then peeled and air brushed, then put luster dust...very easy.
Thanks. It would probably be easier to use the frosting sheets. Could you tell me what settings you use with this & which blade?
Is there a good place to purchase the sheets online?
I feel like a newbie again, what is SCAL?
Sure Cuts A Lot. It's software that you can buy & download onto your computer. You have to install it using Windows right now, but they're supposed to be coming out with the Mac version this Fall. It basically lets you save different fonts & images from the internet. I paid $75 for mine, but it's well worth it b/c the cartridges for the Cricut are very expensive. I've saved a ton of stuff so far & all of it has been free downloads.
SharonK1973 can you share what cartridge or how you did the wedding cake and the flowers and grass on the two photos you shared. You are amazing, I need a couple of days to learn all this, can't wait. Have all the stuff, just need time. Thanks to everyone for sharing. These cakes are amazing.
Lecrn I did the cut on my (frosting sheets) edible image sheets, then peeled and air brushed, then put luster dust...very easy.
Thanks. It would probably be easier to use the frosting sheets. Could you tell me what settings you use with this & which blade?
Is there a good place to purchase the sheets online?
I also use Cricut with edible image sheets...have for a couple years. Use the blade that comes in the machine. You can also airbrush the image paper so you have the color you need (or of course, airbrush the cutouts).
I get my paper from Icing Images in VA. There is a website. Great service and fast shipping.
Should your cut outs tear while cutting you will need to remove the blade (very easy) and wipe off the bottom and surrounding area.
I have the standard Cricut.
Are you happy with the standard size or would the large one be better/easier for cake applications? I don't want to buy one to find that I would rather have the other... And at the same time I don't want to spend more money than I would have to. TIA
I bought the 'standard' Cricut for $99 a couple of years ago at Wally World. It suits my needs. I'm not a scrapbooker, and the only other thing I use the machine for is making signs in my shop. I bought it to use for cake decoration.
However, if you feel that you will want the larger machine, which does offer a larger cutting surface, you might want to get it now. Just keep in mind: companies are always coming out with new versions of their products, so we never get ahead of them in the end 
I would love to see a tutorial done by one of our fellow CC'rs using the Circut. These threads are valuable information, but I'm a visual person. I've checked-out the Circut website, but seeing how someone actually uses the machine with gumpaste with step-by-step photos would be fantastic. Anyone up for the challenge??? Cheers, Rachel
What is SCAL and is there a website? Thanks
I bought mine off of ebay, but the seller also has a website. You can buy directly from them. Keep in mind that they "pre-oder" the software, which means they order it then ship it to you. I waited several wks for mine. It also comes with a USB cord, a website to obtain free downloads, & tutorials on how to use SCAL.
http://www.mycricutbuddy.com/
Keep in mind that you need Windows in order to download this software. A Mac version is supposed to come out in the Fall.
You don't have to buy the software Design Studio in order for SCAL to work. There is an update you have to make, but it's free. Design Studio is sold by Cricut to be used with Cricut cartridges. I bought the software thinking it was necessary & wasted money bc I'll probably never use it.
You do need one Cricut cartridge to use SCAL. Most machines come with one in the box.
I would love to see a tutorial done by one of our fellow CC'rs using the Circut. These threads are valuable information, but I'm a visual person. I've checked-out the Circut website, but seeing how someone actually uses the machine with gumpaste with step-by-step photos would be fantastic. Anyone up for the challenge??? Cheers, Rachel
There's a dvd by Linda McClure "Creative Designs" in which all this is taught. It can be purchases from her site or GSA. I don't think she would appreciate it if a tutorial was made on CC.
I would love to see a tutorial done by one of our fellow CC'rs using the Circut. These threads are valuable information, but I'm a visual person. I've checked-out the Circut website, but seeing how someone actually uses the machine with gumpaste with step-by-step photos would be fantastic. Anyone up for the challenge??? Cheers, Rachel
There's a dvd by Linda McClure "Creative Designs" in which all this is taught. It can be purchases from her site or . I don't think she would appreciate it if a tutorial was made on CC.
lecrn...thank you!
cakesmade4u...............did you use the regular blade or the deep cut blade?
I used the regular blade it comes with on #3 for pressure Lecrn I use Icing images sheets too...
This looks like an amazing machine. It's definitely on my list of "Things I Want to Buy When I Have That Kind of Extra $$" 
nesweetcake... I used SCAL for the letters and one of the cartridges that came with my cricut for the grass on the cake. Also, I use fondant with tylose and I roll it on the mat instead of rolling it then transferring it.
Cricut is going on the xmas list now! Thanks for the info everyone!
nesweetcake...Also, I use fondant with tylose and I roll it on the mat instead of rolling it then transferring it.
Do you use MMF or commercial fondant? I'd like to try adding Tylose to MMF to make gumpaste or an equivalent.
Countrycake.... I make my own fondant so that is what I use. Michel Foster's.
This might be a stupid question but I'm going to put it out there anyways...I just posted about Tap-Its, but this might be a better solution for me. I'm big on "professional looking" designs and fonts etc...and I just can't make them myself (have you tried? Man it's hard...I envy some of you! LOL!). Can someone give me a basic breakdown of what this machine is/how it works with something edible like fondant? Is this something that was originally used for scrapbooking and has now translated into other areas like cake decor? Any input would be greatly appreciated...if you feel it more appropriate to PM me so as not to take away from the great thread, please do.
The cakes that are here are simply gorgeous...well done!
Caike, here is a link from page 2 of this thrad.
Here is a link to the Cricut website.
http://www.cricut.com/information/whatiscricut.aspx
Caike, here is some info on a program to use with the cricut from page 3 of this thread. HTH
What is SCAL and is there a website? Thanks
I bought mine off of ebay, but the seller also has a website. You can buy directly from them. Keep in mind that they "pre-oder" the software, which means they order it then ship it to you. I waited several wks for mine. It also comes with a USB cord, a website to obtain free downloads, & tutorials on how to use SCAL.
http://www.mycricutbuddy.com/
Keep in mind that you need Windows in order to download this software. A Mac version is supposed to come out in the Fall.
You don't have to buy the software Design Studio in order for SCAL to work. There is an update you have to make, but it's free. Design Studio is sold by Cricut to be used with Cricut cartridges. I bought the software thinking it was necessary & wasted money bc I'll probably never use it.
You do need one Cricut cartridge to use SCAL. Most machines come with one in the box.
Sharon, thanks for the tip. I love the ease of MMF so much (even without a microwave!) that I think I'll try that first. But if it doesn't work out then I'll probably try a more traditional fondant. Happy caking!
Madge, your cakes look great, but alas, we are in the same boat. Mine could neverbe mistaken for stock photos either. .....yet!!!
That's the second cake I made with my cricut
I made the pattern for the stencils with SCAL and cut the mylar with the circut.
This cake was my entry for the first german cake show in Hamburg, I won the third place in the wedding cake categorie
pippilotta - Congratulations on your win. Your cake is gorgeous. The stencil is a subtle addition to an already beautiful cake and is just perfect. Your flowers are amazing.
Would you share the settings you used to cut the mylar?
Which blade did you use? (deep (blue) housing or regular)?
Blade depth?
Speed?
Pressure?
Thanks.
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