First Cake

Decorating By Barbara76 Updated 19 Oct 2005 , 8:03pm by MrsMissey

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Barbara76 Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 3:00am
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Here is a picture of my first cake from my Wilton course I, I am very proud of how smooth it is but I know I could have filled in the violet a little more. Any advice to help me be better next time? There is a larger pic in my gallery if you want to see more detail.

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Barbara
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aliciaL_77 Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 3:02am
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Looking good! MUCH smoother than I have been getting! thumbs_up.gif

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crimsonhair Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 3:06am
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Wow very nice.. I can't get my cakes that smooth that is why I usually put lots and lots of detail over the icing.. Like cornelli lace or lots of flowers etc.. You did a great job..
Liz

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alimonkey Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 3:21am
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I think it looks super! I have a really hard time getting mine that smooth. Oh, who am I kidding? They're never that smooth. The gel transfer looks good, too. It might need a little perfecting, but that will come with practice.

Good work! thumbs_up.gif

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candyladyhelen Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 4:06am
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Wonderful job!

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alimonkey Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 4:11am
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alicia - just noticed your avatar. How funny - that's how I feel most of the time! icon_lol.gif

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Barbara76 Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 2:46pm
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Thanks for the compliments, I know I have a LONG way to go, but I really was impressed at how smooth I was able to get it. icon_smile.gif

Next weeks cake looks fun too, except I don't really like clowns very much!

Barbara

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ge978 Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 2:50pm
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That looks great! How do you get your icing so smooth?

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Calejo Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 2:54pm
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the clowns we used in my class were creepy.... *shudder*, but I like your cake! VERY good job!

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Barbara76 Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 2:55pm
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The instructor taught us how to smooth it after it crusts with a paper towel, but before that I just used the spatula to get it as smooth as possible. The paper towel is what made the difference I think.

Barbara

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Nitu Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 2:56pm
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Very Nice!
Good Job!

Nitu

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stephanie214 Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 3:02pm
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Looks very nice to me...keep up the good work and have fun in your class. thumbs_up.gif

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SweetCreations Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 3:07pm
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Barbara,
I think it looks GREAT! Keep up the good work! & when You cutting it? I want a Piece! =0)
Can't wait to see the next cake.

~Sweet~=0)

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cakegal Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 3:24pm
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Very nicely done...
Good job!!!

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Daniela Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 5:11pm
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I love cakes that have a lot of color. Very pretty!!

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Cake_Princess Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 6:24pm
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Nice work. The cake is really smooth.

I use parchement paper to smooth my icing after it has crusted over.

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MrsMissey Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 6:44pm
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Great job!!

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Barbara76 Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 7:08pm
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thanks for all the compliments! I might try the parchment paper for next week, I wonder how well wax paper would work?

Barbara

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doc_farms Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 7:29pm
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Could you all explain the steps you use for doing the paper towel trick. I tried it and it kind of worked. I was a little nervous doing it so I think I held back a little bit. It would just be reassuring to hear it from all you experianced people. Especially with how AMAZINGLY smooth your cake it. I think it's great!

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MrsMissey Posted 19 Oct 2005 , 8:03pm
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..just follow this link to earlier thread and you will see the instructions~

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-8734-viva.html

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