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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?

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Introcuding Myself-Laura

Started by Laura Guynup. Last reply by Laura Guynup Aug 23, 2016. 2 Replies 1 Favorite

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 0 Favorites

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 0 Favorites

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 0 Favorites

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 Linda Wolff on April 15, 2012 at 12:03am: Sandy, if you like that stuff, you might also want to visit this site too. It's more expensive, but the instructional videos are well worth watching, and the molds are outstanding.http://www.makeyourownmolds.com/

Comment by Sandy Harris on April 15, 2012 at 10:05am: Well just made a mold of a seahorse with Amazing Mold Putty, now to use that mold. Also made mold for color tube and rollers. As you can tell I am excited about this stuff. I will have to go to Michael's and make sure I get more putty or may order off line. Also going to check out Michael's clearance sections, I seen on here somewhere that someone got a airbrush gun for $20!!!

Comment by Linda Wolff on April 15, 2012 at 10:16am: Awesome! Keep us posted with pics, Sandy!

Comment by Karen Underdahl on April 15, 2012 at 6:05pm: I swear by Amazing Mold Putty -That stuff is fantastic and I use it for most of my molds!

Comment by Connie Taft on April 19, 2012 at 1:56pm: I was wondering if anyone was going to be attending the ICES convention in Reno this year?

Comment by Theresa Happe on May 10, 2012 at 3:50pm: I'm going to ICES.

Comment by art deco cakes by galidink on May 10, 2012 at 4:53pm: I ONLY CAN WISH , ; ))

Comment by Daisy Brown on May 10, 2012 at 5:45pm: That's awesome Theresa! I hope keep us posted on the event. May be come back and fill in on the latest trends for those of us that can't attend :).