Kolor-Flo and Fanci Fountains

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Permalink Reply by Theresa Happe on September 23, 2010 at 9:48am

I found the Kolor-Flo Fountain here:

http://www.cakeart.com/store/e-StoreOperations_viewItem.asp?idProdu...

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Kmonk on September 23, 2010 at 11:42am

Michael's has them, too.

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Permalink Reply by Eileen S on September 23, 2010 at 1:40pm

Yikes, I hope they are putting up part of the cost of the fountain. Since this is an investment you may never use again, I would definitely incorporate a percentage into the cost of the cake.

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Permalink Reply by Mary Ann Brooks on September 24, 2010 at 11:11pm

Thanks so much! I'll feel better about getting the exact fountain that the instructions recommend ... glad they're still being sold.

Eileen, yes, the couple will definitely being paying a percentage of the cost (a "rental fee"), then a refundable deposit to cover the cost of the equipment, should they either return it damaged or not at all. Honestly, I hate to buy the fountain, because it's not something that's popular anymore, but maybe it'll come back in style someday.

I was 100% certain that I would NEVER accept an order that required anything mechanical, but I think I'm at the place where I can do it now. And I have my techno-nerd, geeky husband to help me. :) He's a genius with electronic/mechanical things.

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Permalink Reply by Teresa J. Smith on September 25, 2010 at 12:14am

I f you would rather have the Kolor-flo fountain go to your local AC Moore, Michaels or Party Suppliers store or whichever store in in your area . The Kolor-flo costs more though. The fanci fountain will work just fine. It can be found in these stores as well. That's the one I use.

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Permalink Reply by Mary Ann Brooks on September 25, 2010 at 1:29am

Thanks, Teresa. Is the Fanci Fountain the same size, do you know?

Teresa J. Smith said:

I f you would rather have the Kolor-flo fountain go to your local AC Moore, Michaels or Party Suppliers store or whichever store in in your area . The Kolor-flo costs more though. The fanci fountain will work just fine. It can be found in these stores as well. That's the one I use.

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Permalink Reply by jeri c on September 25, 2010 at 2:15am

I had a bride that wanted a fountain last summer and I told her she'd have to purchase it since it is not something that I would ever use again... then I had back surgery and she had someone else do her cake. Fountains are so out of date but every now and then someone just loves the look.. I just don't want to invest in something that I won't ever use again... I have a cake stand that I did that with.. used it once and has never been out of the box again.
Mary Ann you are so lucky that Tim is so talented. Together you two are amazing!!!

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Permalink Reply by Mary Ann Brooks on September 25, 2010 at 3:33am

I am lucky, Jeri. :) Tim is awesome. It's neat the way we have such different interests, but somehow they come together to accomplish a common goal.

I remember that cake order you were talking about. I think I posted something like, "I would NEVER EVER make a cake with a fountain!" LOL. It doesn't seem intimidating at all now, though. Of course, now that I've given the couple the estimate, I may not have to worry about it. ;)

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Permalink Reply by Mary Ann Brooks on September 25, 2010 at 8:40am

Teresa J. Smith, does the Fanci Fountain have lighting, btw? Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Teresa J. Smith on September 25, 2010 at 8:58am

Yes the Fanci fountain does have lighting.

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Permalink Reply by Mary Ann Brooks on September 25, 2010 at 11:46am

Well, the two sound identical, except that the Fanci Fountain doesn't appear to have a thingy that automatically shuts off the fountain if it runs out of water. Can't imagine it would run out in just an afternoon/evening, though.

Everyone's help is appreciated! Thanks so much.

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Permalink Reply by Serena Baumea on September 26, 2010 at 12:32pm

Check with a local rental agency you may be able to rent the fountain. The last cake I did with a fountain the bride rented the fountain. The foundtain was dropped off to me and the bride was responsible for taking the fountain back to the rental agency.

Also, if you choose to buy one make sure that after use the fountain is taken care of properly. If not the fountain might not work when and if you need to use it again.

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