Does anyone know this pattern?

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Permalink Reply by Katy Nott on October 22, 2012 at 9:40am

Mizztry - I'd have to go with piping.  Possibly an embossing sheet. 

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Permalink Reply by Deah on October 22, 2012 at 10:54am

I'm assuming you are asking about the cake in the front with the scroll work.  That is handpiped. 

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Permalink Reply by Mizztry on October 22, 2012 at 11:05am

Hi ladies,

@ Deah - yep i'm referring to the scroll work.  Hand piped eh?  Whats the best way to hand pipe this design.

What about using a mould similar to this and doing it in fondant?  Do you think that would work?

http://bakingpleasures.com.au/p275/wilton-flower-and-gum-paste-sili...

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Permalink Reply by Katy Nott on October 22, 2012 at 11:17am

That mould looks really fiddly to me.  I can imagine trying to get the fondant out being a really laborious and frustrating job.  Don't think it would have the same delicate effect as the piping.

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Permalink Reply by Mizztry on October 22, 2012 at 11:33am

Hi Katy,

I am not a strong piper, so I was trying to look for alternatives.

What's the best way to pipe this design? Draw it on paper and then use that as a guide to pipe around the cake?  Just so the pattern is consistent and not random.

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Permalink Reply by Katy Nott on October 22, 2012 at 11:42am

Hi Mizztry.  This kind of piping work takes practice.  If you notice that the cake is made by Just Temptations, their work is amazing.  There is a youtube contributor called cakedarla who has some videos on piping techniques - here's one of them, don't know if it will help you at all.  You would obviously need to use smaller, more delicate tips for your pattern. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HCoc6IY1Ak&feature=plcp

Alternatively, you could draw it, as you say or print one off on a computer and use that as a template.  Personally I would hold the pattern up against the cake, use a pin to prick tiny holes through the paper and use those as a guide for the piping.  I am not a strong piper either, so am not giving you expert advice here, just what I have seen, heard and learnt over the years.

There is also a tutorial from someone who uses acetate for the template and pin pricks the pattern onto that. Again, here's the link - http://sweeteatscakes.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/scroll-work-tutorial.html

Hope these ideas help.

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Permalink Reply by June Kowalczyk on October 22, 2012 at 6:49pm

I have the Wilton mold you posted here Mizztry. You won't get the look you want with that one. The Baroque silicone mold by Wilton would be your best bet. You will achive a Victorian sort of look, but it won't look as delicate as bc/royal icing piping.    :o)

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Permalink Reply by jeri c on October 24, 2012 at 12:11am

definately looks hand piped.  Is becoming a lost art unfortunately.  I am guilty of taking the easier road whenever I can... don't pipe anywhere near as much as I used to!

 

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Permalink Reply by jeri c on October 24, 2012 at 12:12am

Have you checked out the stencils that Global Sugar Art carries?  I have a lot of them and love them!

 

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Permalink Reply by Mizztry on October 24, 2012 at 8:36am

Hey ladies,

Thank you for your encouragement!! I may just do it hand piped!! I was looking at this stencil

http://sweetwise.com/scroll-mat-sm.html

It is an impression mat, so i'm thinking I can use this make the imprint on the fondant and then pipe it.  Your thoughts??

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Permalink Reply by Katy Nott on October 24, 2012 at 10:06am

Great idea Mizztry.  If you're not confident with free hand piping, an impression is a great way to go imo.   Good luck - can't wait to see the finished result!

Mizztry said:

Hey ladies,

Thank you for your encouragement!! I may just do it hand piped!! I was looking at this stencil

http://sweetwise.com/scroll-mat-sm.html

It is an impression mat, so i'm thinking I can use this make the imprint on the fondant and then pipe it.  Your thoughts??

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Permalink Reply by Katy Nott on October 24, 2012 at 10:08am

ditto jeri.  Just today I botched the bottom of a cake and rather than make up icing and pipe a border, I just threw a ribbon of fondant around it.  Lazy girl I am................

jeri c said:

definately looks hand piped.  Is becoming a lost art unfortunately.  I am guilty of taking the easier road whenever I can... don't pipe anywhere near as much as I used to!

 

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