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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?

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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 Sandy Harris on May 11, 2012 at 7:31pm

Has anyone made a cake that is in the shape of a high heel shoe? The cake itself is a shoe, I don't need one made out of gumpaste. Also do you cover it with fondant or buttercream icing or can I do either one?

Comment by June Kowalczyk on May 11, 2012 at 11:22pm
I have never made a shaped cake, but I don't think it matters what you cover it with. I"m not the greatest at smoothing BC, so I would use fondant. I think for me, it would find it easier to smooth. I am sure if you searched the net, I am sure you can find a high heel shoe cake.
Comment by Sandy Harris on May 12, 2012 at 5:21am

Thanks June, I too am not that good at smoothing bc, but more practice might help. I have to work this weekend so I will try to search after work or on Tuesday or wednesday when I am off.

Happy Mothers Day

Sandy

Comment by Romona Flowers on May 12, 2012 at 8:50am
I will be going to ICES - Reno this year. I hope to get to meet you.
Comment by Julie Garza on May 15, 2012 at 11:26pm

does anyone know how to make this bow? Do you think it is just stuck in icing? I don't want pieces to fall off :(

Comment by Christie Ray on May 15, 2012 at 11:40pm

The bow can be made several ways but I think the easiest way is for me is to  make the loops and at the end of the loop pinch together on  a tooth pic and let each one dry. When its dry you just place them together either sticking toothpick in the board or in the cake to make it look like a bow. That will make it not fall. Hope this helps.

Not sure if this will help but here is a link I watched to make a different bow that helped me.

http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/misc/lessons/fondantbows/fondantb...

Comment by Julie Garza on May 16, 2012 at 8:43am

thank you. the tooth pick is a good idea. I was thinking wire, but you can put it in your cake. So I really like the tooth pick idea :)

 

Comment by Annie Whitton on May 29, 2012 at 11:55pm

hi my name is Annie  I am new to this site i have a passion for cooking and started cake decorating  last year  so am still learning 

Comment by June Kowalczyk on May 30, 2012 at 12:00am
Welcome Annie
I am sure you will enjoy the site. :o)
Comment by Lydia Beier on May 30, 2012 at 9:50am

Hi Annie and welcome!  I have been doing cakes for about 7 years now and am still learning.  This is a great place because you can learn new techniques from others in a very friendly environment.  It has boosted my confidence so much!

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