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Decorating By heroes Updated 28 Jul 2010 , 11:42am by odish

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heroes Posted 28 Jul 2010 , 9:32am
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Hi everyone my name is Karen, I live in the UK, Im really new to this cake decorating, im not a proffesional but have found out Im quite good at it and enjoy doing it as a hobby, My question is, what is the name of the foam blocks you use as dummy bases, and where can I get them from? xx

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Rylan Posted 28 Jul 2010 , 9:34am
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Hi Karen,

I get my dummies at a cake decorating supply store. I'm sure if you find a shop near you, they would most likely carry it.

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catsmum Posted 28 Jul 2010 , 9:42am
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Hi Karen where in the UK are you? All the cake decorating websites carry these dummies of all shapes and sizes and I guess they all do mail order. I live in Buckinghamshire and use http://www.sugaricing.com for all my supplies.

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heroes Posted 28 Jul 2010 , 9:54am
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Thankyou Rylan and catsmum, I live in Birmingham UK, we do have a cake supply stored nearby but to be honest I was trying to find a cheaper way of buying or making a dummy, thankyou for your replies xx

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catsmum Posted 28 Jul 2010 , 10:02am
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If you are just going to be using them for practice they wouldn't work out too expensive as you can just peel off your fondant and wash them then reuse them. Some people cover them with cling film before covering.

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mamawrobin Posted 28 Jul 2010 , 10:56am
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Like catsmum said...you can re use the dummies. I brush on a thin coat of shortening before covering with fondant. It helps the fondant adhere to the dummy plus it make it easier to remove.

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odish Posted 28 Jul 2010 , 11:42am
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Hi Karen,
I'm in Ireland but order stuff I need from www.sugarshack.co.uk in the London. Their prices are good but their shipping rate for me is excellent so I get great value. Worth a look.
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