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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 June Kowalczyk on June 11, 2012 at 6:07pm
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Welcome Vaughn
Enjoy the site. :0)
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Comment by Katy Nott on June 12, 2012 at 6:02am
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Hey Laurie - what about those little candle holder thingies? You know, the little flower shaped pins that you stick into a cake with the candles in? They are made of plastic and you could 'glue' your upside down pineapple to them, then put them in the middle of your cherries.......
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Hi Vaughn - welcome. As you will see, we get quite a lot of supportive chat going back and forth here. Hope you get as much out of it as we do.
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Comment by Lydia Beier on June 12, 2012 at 11:56am
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Thanks, Katy, that is a great idea! I was experimenting yesterday with the shape and detail on the pineapples - still not great but getting there!
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Hi Vaughn, this is a great place! I look forward to seeing more of your work (I looked at your cakes and love how you include a picture of the child on each!).
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lol Laurie - practice makes perfect. You'll get there. Glad the idea may help
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Okay, so this didn't go as planned but I think I am satisfied with the results. I tried everything imaginable but wasn't happy with the standup gumpaste pineapples. So, I got a chocolate mold and some orange, yellow and green candy melts. I mixed orange and yellow to get a more "pineapply" shade and made 50 half pineapples which are now going on the sides of the cake over top of some whipped chantilly cream....upside down of course! I will post pictures after cream has set. Thanks Katy and June for your help.
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Sorry things didn't turn out as planned. That's why we sometimes have to use plan "B". But sounds cool wat you actually did. Can't wait to see your pics.
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Well done Laurie for coming up with a great plan B. And oh my gosh how I LOVE chantilly cream..........
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How do you keep the icing form melting Laurie? Do you add a stabilizer, or keep refridgerated until serving?
My fav nephew lives in Coquitlam, so not too far from you. Moved their from Ont 4 yrs ago. Miss him. Gotta come out to BEE utiful BC to see him & the sites. :o)
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