Ribbon On Cake - Help

Decorating By UGoCakes Updated 19 Jan 2007 , 5:03am by DianeLM

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UGoCakes Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 12:44am
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I have tried putting a ribbon on several cakes. I have seen it done here and love the look. I am having trouble finding a ribbon that won't soak up the grease of buttercream. I tried wax paper between but that just looked thick and not smooth. I used a ribbon for a cake at a shower that I attended so I was able to place the ribbon at the last minute then remove before cutting so it didn't have time to soak up grease. But now I have an order for the same cake but she needs it a day ahead, what to do? What are your tricks with ribbons? do you use a certain type of ribbon? if so what type and where did you get it? thanks for sharing your secrets

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Alickert Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 12:48am
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I use contact paper and put it on the back of the ribbon. That way it sticks to the ribbon and holds off the grease. All you do is fit a long strip of contact paper to the ribbon and then attach it.

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DianeLM Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 12:55am
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You can also use scotch tape or clear packing tape to line the back of the ribbon.

I know one decorator who rubs down the ribbon with Crisco so it doesn't have grease spots. This could change the color of your ribbon, tho.

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UGoCakes Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 12:59am
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Thanks for the good ideas. Do you think the customer will ask about the contact paper or tape touching her food though? Have you had a customer question it? what do you say?

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mjs4492 Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 1:08am
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thanks for asking this question and THANKS for the answers!!!!!

One more question: after putting the contact paper onto the ribbon, would you still secure the ribbon to the cake with icing? the contact paper side will stick to the buttercream cake?

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Tug Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 1:08am
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I use any type of ribbon that is pretty. Before I put it on the cake, I use crisco and rub both sides of the ribbon. The crisco greases it up uniformly so you can't really get grease spots. thumbs_up.gif Works like a charm.

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DianeLM Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 5:03am
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Thanks for the good ideas. Do you think the customer will ask about the contact paper or tape touching her food though? Have you had a customer question it? what do you say?




I'd worry more about ribbon touching the food. Textile factories are not known for their sanitary conditions.

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