Hello All,

I have 2 questions about ribbons on cakes I was hoping you all may be able to help with.

Firstly I am wondering how everyone attaches ribbons to their cakes so that the ribbon does not mark or slide down the side of the cake. Like the very talented person has done on this cake - http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1516034

Secondly the lady who made my wedding cake (wedding was interstate and I was to stressed to make a cake aswell) made a beautiful bow out of black satin ribbon. The bow was either sprayed with starch or something as it felt firm and held it shape beautifully in humid weather. I am wondering if anyone may know how she did it.

Thank you

I use a dab of royal icing to apply. For something like that picture you'd need several dabs, but the lack of grease in RI seems to prevent it from leaving a mark on the ribbon.
As for your bow..I have no idea. Google?

Hello

I use piping gel. It's clear and a little goes a long way.
Check out my pics I have used different types of ribbons and nerver had an issue. Hope this helps.
as for the bow I am not sure either. If I find out I will let you know.

Royal icing would work the best

Here in the UK you can buy a spray, which is used to spray onto sugar/gumpaste/fondant flowers etc for extra hold. It is non-flammable, and it's name is - Fabilo - Artistik Laquer (Spray Glaze). You may get something similar in your neck of the woods.

the website is here http://www.design-a-cake.co.uk/

Though I'm sure GSA will have something similar. Good luck

Here in the UK you can buy a spray, which is used to spray onto sugar/gumpaste/fondant flowers etc for extra hold. It is non-flammable, and it's name is - Fabilo - Artistik Laquer (Spray Glaze). You may get something similar in your neck of the woods.

the website is here http://www.design-a-cake.co.uk/

Though I'm sure GSA will have something similar. Good luck