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Self Taught Decorators Club

For the free spirit cake decorators who had no formal training. Share you journey and what new things your still learning. What resources do you use to gain knowledge?

Members: 674
Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2016

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Introcuding Myself-Laura

Started by Laura Guynup. Last reply by Laura Guynup Aug 23, 2016. 2 Replies

Hello my name is, Laura.  I am a stay at home mom with two sons ages 10 and 13. One grown daughter age, 34 and one grand daughter age 8. I have been learning about baking and decorating cakes for…Continue

Carving Problems

Started by Lydia Beier. Last reply by Laura Guynup Aug 21, 2016. 15 Replies

I am so glad I am doing a practice run of my purse cake.  I am following a video tutorial (using my own pattern), and that doesn't seem to be the problem.  I used my chocolate cake recipe and have…Continue

Victorian plastic cake stand??

Started by Melanie. Last reply by Melanie Nov 19, 2013. 5 Replies

Ok Ladies! I need some help! Anyone know where I can find this stand or a stand like it? I tried to search eBay, but didn't know what to type in to search it? Check out attached photo! Thanks!!

Favorite fondant

Started by Deborah Martin. Last reply by Ricardo Cancino Nov 18, 2013. 13 Replies

I want everybody's thoughts on what their favorite fondant is and why.  I have done Satin Ice, Duff, and I recently saw a video on utube which adds Wilton to MMF.  Just want to hear some opinions. …Continue

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Comment by art deco cakes by galidink on May 30, 2013 at 9:42am

sorry Joann,

Comment by Mandy Nel on May 30, 2013 at 9:51am

My June diary is practically full - not only weddings but novelties as well - as well as a decent order for little three legged chocolate pots (bought moulds).  Sorry dear Joann and wishing you absolute recovery - and heed the wise words of June - rest up for as long as it takes, and make use of the time to rather read up on new techniques et al that you can savour the joy of trying when you are back on your feet.  Wishing all you baker buddies well xoxox

Comment by Melanie on May 30, 2013 at 11:33am
That doesn't sound fun Joann! Sorry to hear that! Hopefully, you're an amazing healer, and you recover much quicker than they think! :(
Comment by Karie Collins on May 30, 2013 at 11:40am
I wish our June was filled. We have one cake per week and they are small sheet cakes only. Working full time doesn't allow me to do as many cakes as I would like. But still better than rotator gif surgery. Good litchi with that and hope you heal quick. And do what I duff, trained hubby to cover in fondant and son helps with details.
Comment by Jeannine Sikora on May 30, 2013 at 1:31pm

I have been unemployed since January, which makes my caking much easier as I can spend all day on a project instead of rushing home to do it after work. :) I am working on starting a business soon (actually acquiring an exsisting business and incorporating my cakes/cupcakes into it) but I've gotten a few orders to keep me busy. Huge grad cake in June, then I got a last minute order for a small 2 tier wedding cake plus 200 cupcakes for a bride whose cake person ignored her calls and emails and she didn't know what to do. Luckily for me I have done a couple of cakes for a good friend of hers who referred her to me, and I certainly wasn't going to leave her without a cake, even tho it's the same weekend as the huge grad cake! (wedding Sat and grad cake Sun). Also have a wedding in July and a wedding in August. Not much but it's new customers whom I hope will continue to do business with me. Lately I have been working on my cupcake flavors and have found 4 so far which are out of this world. Want to have as many as I can by the time I take over that business, but can always add new flavors as I go....hoping to entice people to keep coming back. :) 

Comment by Kristie Kenefick on May 31, 2013 at 12:08pm

Morning. I would like to know if you are still holding this group? I'm a cake decorator trying to meet other decorators.

Comment by Katy Nott on May 31, 2013 at 2:21pm

Good luck with it Jeannine.

Comment by June Kowalczyk on May 31, 2013 at 4:07pm
Smart thinking Karie!!

Good luck Jeannine! !

Welcome Kristie. .. we here to help each other!!
Comment by Jeannine Sikora on June 1, 2013 at 4:13pm

Thank you! :)

Comment by Melanie on June 3, 2013 at 2:24pm
Ok Ladies, it may be a different cake site, but you're the ladies I want to share this with! I'm featured on CC website today! They asked me to submit a cake for their magazine. I found out a few days ago that it made it in, but today I found out I was featured on their website! I was shocked to say the least! :)

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