Needing Some Ideas - Cake Decorating Community - Cakes We Bake2024-03-29T12:50:45Zhttps://cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/needing-some-ideas?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A1196214&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHad to use bf s camera with t…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-03-20:4635016:Comment:12026772013-03-20T14:43:21.943ZLisahttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LisaGoodenough
<p>Had to use bf s camera with the flash so they look like there wet but I would of liked the plain red roses a little darker, like your roses. Bf took the pics lol ! he said it looked "stunning" ( that was a shock from him lol ) and he took the pictures. Would love to do another like this.</p>
<p>Thanks Katy.</p>
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<p>Had to use bf s camera with the flash so they look like there wet but I would of liked the plain red roses a little darker, like your roses. Bf took the pics lol ! he said it looked "stunning" ( that was a shock from him lol ) and he took the pictures. Would love to do another like this.</p>
<p>Thanks Katy.</p>
<p>x</p> I think you're right about th…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-03-20:4635016:Comment:12026732013-03-20T14:29:33.181ZKaty Notthttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/KATYNOTT
<p>I think you're right about the ribbon, it would have cluttered it. Gosh, they're really glossy and lush</p>
<p>I think you're right about the ribbon, it would have cluttered it. Gosh, they're really glossy and lush</p> Thank you so much Katy, I did…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-03-20:4635016:Comment:12029322013-03-20T14:16:46.225ZLisahttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LisaGoodenough
<p>Thank you so much Katy, I did think about putting a red ribbon round but it didn't look right at all, was too much. Glad I got it right, I hadn't done a flower spray before !</p>
<p>I would of liked it to of been a deeper cake but it was only for two people and they didn't want a huge cake. using 2 normal 8" tins wouldn't of been deep enough and 2 of my 3" deep tins would of been too much !</p>
<p>A closer shot of the flowers. They look wet but its the lustre dust. I learnt a lot from doing…</p>
<p>Thank you so much Katy, I did think about putting a red ribbon round but it didn't look right at all, was too much. Glad I got it right, I hadn't done a flower spray before !</p>
<p>I would of liked it to of been a deeper cake but it was only for two people and they didn't want a huge cake. using 2 normal 8" tins wouldn't of been deep enough and 2 of my 3" deep tins would of been too much !</p>
<p>A closer shot of the flowers. They look wet but its the lustre dust. I learnt a lot from doing this one. I loved doing the flower spray !!</p>
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<p>Thank again Katy</p>
<p>Lis x</p> Beautiful Lisa - just right I…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-03-20:4635016:Comment:12026062013-03-20T11:47:00.008ZKaty Notthttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/KATYNOTT
<p>Beautiful Lisa - just right I would say. Your flower spray is gorgeous, well done!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Lisa said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/needing-some-ideas?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A1202595&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4635016Comment1202595"><div><p>After the usual sleepless nights lol, here is what I've done ???</p>
<p>Their son had already got something for the "40 " to put on it so I didn't have to worry about the piping !!</p>
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<p>Beautiful Lisa - just right I would say. Your flower spray is gorgeous, well done!<br/> <br/> <cite>Lisa said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/needing-some-ideas?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A1202595&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4635016Comment1202595"><div><p>After the usual sleepless nights lol, here is what I've done ???</p>
<p>Their son had already got something for the "40 " to put on it so I didn't have to worry about the piping !!</p>
<p> What do you think ?</p>
<p>Lis</p>
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</blockquote> After the usual sleepless nig…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-03-20:4635016:Comment:12025952013-03-20T10:45:18.138ZLisahttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LisaGoodenough
<p>After the usual sleepless nights lol, here is what I've done ???</p>
<p>Their son had already got something for the "40 " to put on it so I didn't have to worry about the piping !!</p>
<p> What do you think ?</p>
<p>Lis</p>
<p>:-)…</p>
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<p>After the usual sleepless nights lol, here is what I've done ???</p>
<p>Their son had already got something for the "40 " to put on it so I didn't have to worry about the piping !!</p>
<p> What do you think ?</p>
<p>Lis</p>
<p>:-)</p>
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<p> </p> Oh no ! I hope I don't have t…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-03-15:4635016:Comment:11993582013-03-15T15:31:02.631ZLisahttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LisaGoodenough
<p>Oh no ! I hope I don't have the same prob !!</p>
<p>If you hear any screaming i've dropped one inside the kettle lol</p>
<p>I saw a steamer in my local charity shop yesterday, mite be worth getting !</p>
<p>The embossing mat was only £4.15, thought that was quite reasonable. I had to get one to do all the cakes at easter !</p>
<p>Thanks again</p>
<p>lis x</p>
<p>Oh no ! I hope I don't have the same prob !!</p>
<p>If you hear any screaming i've dropped one inside the kettle lol</p>
<p>I saw a steamer in my local charity shop yesterday, mite be worth getting !</p>
<p>The embossing mat was only £4.15, thought that was quite reasonable. I had to get one to do all the cakes at easter !</p>
<p>Thanks again</p>
<p>lis x</p> Hi Lis - yes, I believe you c…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-03-15:4635016:Comment:11993512013-03-15T14:35:57.463ZKaty Notthttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/KATYNOTT
<p>Hi Lis - yes, I believe you can use rejuvenator spirit to thin your gel. Embossing mat - fab, lucky you!</p>
<p>lol - I have had the odd mishap with steaming, mostly because I've left them in the steam too long and they've gone floppy...........</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Lisa said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/needing-some-ideas?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A1199084&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4635016Comment1199084"><div><p>Thanks Katy, ive bought an…</p>
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<p>Hi Lis - yes, I believe you can use rejuvenator spirit to thin your gel. Embossing mat - fab, lucky you!</p>
<p>lol - I have had the odd mishap with steaming, mostly because I've left them in the steam too long and they've gone floppy...........</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Lisa said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/needing-some-ideas?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A1199084&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4635016Comment1199084"><div><p>Thanks Katy, ive bought an embossing mat and a flower former ( a Petunia) had to pay a little extra to get them in time but worth it. Ive got some rejuvenator could I use that to thin the gel ?</p>
<p>I will try the steaming too hopefully they wont fall in the kettle spout LOL</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks Katy, ive bought an em…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-03-15:4635016:Comment:11990842013-03-15T13:34:33.882ZLisahttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LisaGoodenough
<p>Thanks Katy, ive bought an embossing mat and a flower former ( a Petunia) had to pay a little extra to get them in time but worth it. Ive got some rejuvenator could I use that to thin the gel ?</p>
<p>I will try the steaming too hopefully they wont fall in the kettle spout LOL</p>
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<p>Lis</p>
<p>x</p>
<p>Thanks Katy, ive bought an embossing mat and a flower former ( a Petunia) had to pay a little extra to get them in time but worth it. Ive got some rejuvenator could I use that to thin the gel ?</p>
<p>I will try the steaming too hopefully they wont fall in the kettle spout LOL</p>
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<p>Lis</p>
<p>x</p> The arrangement idea sounds p…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-03-13:4635016:Comment:11975102013-03-13T16:20:44.410ZKaty Notthttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/KATYNOTT
<p>The arrangement idea sounds perfect. I like flowers draping down the side of a cake.</p>
<p>Fondant frills are easy, so definitely go that way if piping fails!</p>
<p>Re the colour. </p>
<p>You can either buy a petal paste already coloured, so no need to add tragacanth</p>
<p>or if you make your own, yes you can paint them again afterwards to deepen the colour. You might need to thin your gel colouring down just a tiny bit (use vodka or gin - it dries quickly and helps add a bit of a…</p>
<p>The arrangement idea sounds perfect. I like flowers draping down the side of a cake.</p>
<p>Fondant frills are easy, so definitely go that way if piping fails!</p>
<p>Re the colour. </p>
<p>You can either buy a petal paste already coloured, so no need to add tragacanth</p>
<p>or if you make your own, yes you can paint them again afterwards to deepen the colour. You might need to thin your gel colouring down just a tiny bit (use vodka or gin - it dries quickly and helps add a bit of a shine too). Or you can petal dust them.</p>
<p>Steam your flowers after they are dry. It sets the colour and adds a glorious shine. I'm guessing you don't have a steamer, so just wave them over a steaming kettle. You'll be amazed at the difference it makes. </p> Thanks Katy, im going to have…tag:cakeswebake.com,2013-03-13:4635016:Comment:11974962013-03-13T14:12:57.175ZLisahttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LisaGoodenough
<p>Thanks Katy, im going to have a practise at piping them to start with. And the writing.</p>
<p>Can i make them from fondant if im no good at it?!! lol </p>
<p>Can i use red gel colouring to paint the roses more red ? When i add the tragacanth to the red ( or any colour sugarpaste) It dulls the colour. I would like to have them a more red colour and glitter just a few of them.</p>
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<p>I was thinking of doint the "40" in small roses and have a few draping down the side of the cake (…</p>
<p>Thanks Katy, im going to have a practise at piping them to start with. And the writing.</p>
<p>Can i make them from fondant if im no good at it?!! lol </p>
<p>Can i use red gel colouring to paint the roses more red ? When i add the tragacanth to the red ( or any colour sugarpaste) It dulls the colour. I would like to have them a more red colour and glitter just a few of them.</p>
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<p>I was thinking of doint the "40" in small roses and have a few draping down the side of the cake ( different sizes), what do you think ?</p>
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<p>Thanks again,as always for your help</p>
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<p>Lis</p>
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