I've seen so many on cakes on this site, but I can't figure out how to make them, other than cut out circles Can someone clue me in LOL?
Thanks

yes, cut out round circles... then indent with big end of piping tip. then make 2-4 holes with small end of piping tip.hth and there are silicone molds,, ithink by firs impressions....

For smaller holes, I use the tip of my flower nail.

ok, I'll try those ideas - thanks!

If you want a more intricate design on the button, you can make molds. Omg, mold making is so addicting.

How do you make molds Rylan?

I still have the tubs, unopened, that hubby gave me for my birthday last year... I know if I start molding things, I'll never stop!

There are button molds for chocolate making on many sites. I think you can use fondant in them, too. I just bought two sizes from cakesnthings.

For the buttons on the baby shower cake in my photos (clothes line cake) I rolled little fondant balls and then I used a thick dowel to flatten the ball. Doing it that way leaves a raised edge around the button which makes it look quite realistic. Then I used a no 1 tip to make needle holes in the middle of the button.

hi BakingGirl i was looking at your pictures and i saw a beautiful sleeping beauty cake and i was hoping you could give me the templates for the bed i really appreciate it tia

I use the blue ones in the website--the silicone plastique. I also tried the ones from Michaels. It has a baby in the cover (sorry forgot the brand).

ctirella, I used Debbie Brown's "Enchanted Cakes for Children" for that cake. Unfortunately I don't have a scanner but you could always try your local library or order the book on Amazon. The book has a lot of really great project so it is definitively worthwhile to get it.

BakingGirl, Thanks for your idea - I think that would work really well. I looked at your cake with the buttons and it is so cute. Thanks also for the mold idea - sounds like a person could get hooked making them! I'll check out the website Rylan.