Gizmo Cake help - Cake Decorating Community - Cakes We Bake2024-03-29T10:07:10Zhttps://cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/gizmo-cake-help?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A1633666&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWell, I finally made the cake…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-11-17:4635016:Comment:16336662016-11-17T21:18:32.033ZLouise Schickramhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LouiseSchickram
<p>Well, I finally made the cake. It was quite a challenge!. I think the eyes should have been closer together, but it was too late to move them when I noticed it. I used three 7" layers and the half ball pan. Decorated with buttercream and made fondant body parts. I put toothpicks in all the body parts just to be sure they stuck!</p>
<p>They were really pleased with it. I don't think I would want to attempt it again though!</p>
<p>I just posted the pictures.</p>
<p>Well, I finally made the cake. It was quite a challenge!. I think the eyes should have been closer together, but it was too late to move them when I noticed it. I used three 7" layers and the half ball pan. Decorated with buttercream and made fondant body parts. I put toothpicks in all the body parts just to be sure they stuck!</p>
<p>They were really pleased with it. I don't think I would want to attempt it again though!</p>
<p>I just posted the pictures.</p> It would cost me $25 in ingre…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-10-13:4635016:Comment:16326522016-10-13T00:44:46.800ZJune Kowalczykhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JuneKowalczyk
It would cost me $25 in ingredients alone. Should be between $80-100 to cover costs and a profit for you.
It would cost me $25 in ingredients alone. Should be between $80-100 to cover costs and a profit for you. Doesn't make sense to me why…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-10-12:4635016:Comment:16324862016-10-12T22:57:28.980ZGoretihttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/Goreit
<p>Doesn't make sense to me why people think they should pay less for a home baker than a bakery. I would not make this cake for $25. Just not worth the amount of time you have to spend on it. Never mind the cost of supplies. I bake from scratch and it is amazing how much everything has gone up. Hoping for another sale on butter soon. </p>
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<p>Doesn't make sense to me why people think they should pay less for a home baker than a bakery. I would not make this cake for $25. Just not worth the amount of time you have to spend on it. Never mind the cost of supplies. I bake from scratch and it is amazing how much everything has gone up. Hoping for another sale on butter soon. </p>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/gizmo-cake-help#4635016Comment1632644"><div><p>Wow, coffee filters sound like a good idea! I won't have to worry about them falling off! I could make the rest out of fondant.</p>
<p>As far as the price, I was only thinking $25.00! They have a budget of $30.00. The area I live in doesn't pay much for cakes that aren't from a bakery. Right now, I am only getting $40.00 for a 12x18 sheet cake. </p>
<p>For Gizmo, I was thinking of two nine or eight inch layers with the ball pan on top, so it won't be very big.</p>
<p>I guess I should consider more the time it will take me to make this. I don't think I would get more than #30.00 though. Maybe I should pass, I really have to think about this, but don't have much time.Thanks for all the advice from everyone! You guys are great!</p>
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</blockquote> A lot of my pricing depends u…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-10-12:4635016:Comment:16326512016-10-12T21:46:30.287ZSandra Smileyhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/SandraSmiley
A lot of my pricing depends upon whether or not I want to make the particular cake. $25 to $30 would cover your costs, barely, but you would gain experience and not much more. That being said, if you would enjoy the challenge, go for it. Remember Louise, your cakes are more than likely far superior to anything else available, especially at those prices.<br />
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I think your two 8" layers with a half ball on top would be about perfect...or even 6" layers with a half ball…
A lot of my pricing depends upon whether or not I want to make the particular cake. $25 to $30 would cover your costs, barely, but you would gain experience and not much more. That being said, if you would enjoy the challenge, go for it. Remember Louise, your cakes are more than likely far superior to anything else available, especially at those prices.<br />
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I think your two 8" layers with a half ball on top would be about perfect...or even 6" layers with a half ball top.<br/>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Wow, coffee filters sound like a good idea! I won't have to worry about them falling off! I could make the rest out of fondant.</p>
<p>As far as the price, I was only thinking $25.00! They have a budget of $30.00. The area I live in doesn't pay much for cakes that aren't from a bakery. Right now, I am only getting $40.00 for a 12x18 sheet cake. </p>
<p>For Gizmo, I was thinking of two nine or eight inch layers with the ball pan on top, so it won't be very big.</p>
<p>I guess I should consider more the time it will take me to make this. I don't think I would get more than #30.00 though. Maybe I should pass, I really have to think about this, but don't have much time.Thanks for all the advice from everyone! You guys are great!</p>
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</blockquote> Wow, coffee filters sound lik…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-10-11:4635016:Comment:16326442016-10-11T21:43:57.631ZLouise Schickramhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LouiseSchickram
<p>Wow, coffee filters sound like a good idea! I won't have to worry about them falling off! I could make the rest out of fondant.</p>
<p>As far as the price, I was only thinking $25.00! They have a budget of $30.00. The area I live in doesn't pay much for cakes that aren't from a bakery. Right now, I am only getting $40.00 for a 12x18 sheet cake. </p>
<p>For Gizmo, I was thinking of two nine or eight inch layers with the ball pan on top, so it won't be very big.</p>
<p>I guess I should…</p>
<p>Wow, coffee filters sound like a good idea! I won't have to worry about them falling off! I could make the rest out of fondant.</p>
<p>As far as the price, I was only thinking $25.00! They have a budget of $30.00. The area I live in doesn't pay much for cakes that aren't from a bakery. Right now, I am only getting $40.00 for a 12x18 sheet cake. </p>
<p>For Gizmo, I was thinking of two nine or eight inch layers with the ball pan on top, so it won't be very big.</p>
<p>I guess I should consider more the time it will take me to make this. I don't think I would get more than #30.00 though. Maybe I should pass, I really have to think about this, but don't have much time.Thanks for all the advice from everyone! You guys are great!</p>
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<p></p> If you can't find Wafer paper…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-10-11:4635016:Comment:16325952016-10-11T19:29:52.693ZJune Kowalczykhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JuneKowalczyk
If you can't find Wafer paper, use coffee filter paper. I use it all the time to make flowers. Colour the coffee filter paper with food colour and alcohol using a paint brush. I dry mine in the micro at 30 sec intervals. Colour till I achieve what I want. Cut and shape the ears, and coat with plain old white glue. They will dry nice and hard. Glue a skewar or popsicle stick on the back of the ears. When dry, push ears into the cake. Hope this makes sense.
If you can't find Wafer paper, use coffee filter paper. I use it all the time to make flowers. Colour the coffee filter paper with food colour and alcohol using a paint brush. I dry mine in the micro at 30 sec intervals. Colour till I achieve what I want. Cut and shape the ears, and coat with plain old white glue. They will dry nice and hard. Glue a skewar or popsicle stick on the back of the ears. When dry, push ears into the cake. Hope this makes sense. I know everything depends upo…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-10-11:4635016:Comment:16325942016-10-11T18:56:00.754ZSandra Smileyhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/SandraSmiley
<p>I know everything depends upon where you live and your customer base, but I (personally) would not make this cake for less than $85.00 and I think that is conservative.</p>
<p>I know everything depends upon where you live and your customer base, but I (personally) would not make this cake for less than $85.00 and I think that is conservative.</p> Thanks everyone. I had previ…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-10-10:4635016:Comment:16325712016-10-10T21:29:32.681ZLouise Schickramhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LouiseSchickram
<p>Thanks everyone. I had previously watched that same video. Wafer paper is a really good idea. I just have to find some, but I do have bamboo skewers. Now the question is, how do you charge for a cake like that?</p>
<p>Thanks everyone. I had previously watched that same video. Wafer paper is a really good idea. I just have to find some, but I do have bamboo skewers. Now the question is, how do you charge for a cake like that?</p> I think so too and that was a…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-10-10:4635016:Comment:16326292016-10-10T11:55:03.955ZGoretihttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/Goreit
<p>I think so too and that was actually my first thought. Then decided to see if there were other ideas out there and found the video. I like to use bamboo skewers for things like that. Always have some on hand.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Sandra Smiley said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/gizmo-cake-help?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A1632730&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4635016Comment1632451"><div><p>I just watched the video that Goreti shared and the use of three…</p>
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<p>I think so too and that was actually my first thought. Then decided to see if there were other ideas out there and found the video. I like to use bamboo skewers for things like that. Always have some on hand.<br/> <br/> <cite>Sandra Smiley said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/gizmo-cake-help?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A1632730&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4635016Comment1632451"><div><p>I just watched the video that Goreti shared and the use of three skewers per ear is an even better idea and will add stability.</p>
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</blockquote> I just watched the video that…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-10-10:4635016:Comment:16324512016-10-10T02:53:20.430ZSandra Smileyhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/SandraSmiley
<p>I just watched the video that Goreti shared and the use of three skewers per ear is an even better idea and will add stability.</p>
<p>I just watched the video that Goreti shared and the use of three skewers per ear is an even better idea and will add stability.</p>