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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 Katy Nott on September 25, 2012 at 10:40am
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@Anne- doh the link would have helped wouldn't it..........
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Comment by Linda Wolff on September 25, 2012 at 11:17am
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Anne, after watching the video that Katy posted, if you are using the first tip (No. 67), if you also have a small bowl of water handy to moisten two of your fingers, you can then draw the fragmented tip of the leaf together by using your moistened finger tips pressing the leaf together. The second tip that she used on that video is the one I use the most for my leafs, although, I noticed that the lady in the video had very thin icing. I usually have mine a little stiffer than what she was using. It might just be me, but I like to have mine stay in its place once I make the leaf. Good video, Katy!
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Comment by Anne M on September 25, 2012 at 1:41pm
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Thank you Katy and Linda I will try it out. I have tried the tip 67 & 70, I get so frsutrated.
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Anne, I so know how you feel. My Mum was a wizz with this tip and I just don't know how she got so good! You'd think it would be the easiest thing in the world wouldn't you - oh I'll just a a few quick leaves here to finish it off. Will you heck..........
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ooooo Anne - I forgot that I had found this video ages ago, put it in my favourites and then forgot about it. It's this very clever aussie lady who decorates cupcakes with just parchment icing bags cut into shape at the end (no nozzles involved). And she does leaves that look really good! Worth a try perhaps? Bit we're interested in starts at about 2m 30s in. xx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_383690&fe...
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Comment by Teresa Clayton on October 5, 2012 at 1:08am
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I am making a ice cream cake. can you freeze buttercream?
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Comment by Melanie on October 5, 2012 at 2:24am
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I've froze buttercream on an ice cream cake before, it turned out good, but the second time I made it, I used 3/4cups of shortening, 7 oz of marshmallow creme, 3 c confection sugar, vanilla, and 2 Tblsps of milk. The marshmallow keeps the icing a little softer, even when frozen. :)
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Comment by Fernanda Abarca on October 7, 2012 at 10:29pm
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Just wanted to say hi!
I'm pretty new at baking/decorating and have taught myself everything I know.. I hope that I can learn a lot from all of you. Looking forward to this site!!!!
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Welcome Fernanda! :)
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Comment by Mandy Nel on October 8, 2012 at 2:44am
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Welcome Fernanda! We are all self taught and as you will discover, a very helpful lot indeed for the further cause of baking fabulous cakes et al :-)
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