Hey there! I was just wondering if anyone could fill me in on how this cake was decorated.

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/200621358374787600/

The middle tier looks like gold leaf to me, and I guess the top tier is just fondant stripes? But as for that bottom tier, is it painted? Any insights would be so helpful. Thank you! :D

AMy bet is an EI.

APrinted rice paper.

Oh gosh, I didn't even think of that! I didn't know you could cover an entire cake with it like that?

AYes printed icing sheets. You just wrap it round.

So now a cake has to look like it has the drapes glued to it.   I'm getting wayyyyy old.

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Each to their own!

that's true, lot's of things are popular based on the photo gallery on CC.  ......"each to their own" was a point well made by cupcakemaker. People want what they want.

Strangely enough has anyone ever seen anyone actually eat a real rose spray, stems & all, for example, not very appetizing either; very popular on cakes though.

AUgh for camouflage cakes.

I'm so glad I live in a large city/cosmopolitan area so the redneck requests are kept to a minimum.