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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 Katy Nott on November 27, 2012 at 6:11am

Welcome Tessa.  lol if you're a nerd, then we all are!

Comment by June Kowalczyk on November 27, 2012 at 8:22am

Welcome Tessa........  :0)

Comment by art deco cakes by galidink on November 27, 2012 at 8:56am

welcome all you new commers , you'l love this site ! iv learned so much from my besties ! and they are all my bestie , its like a family ! and a school, we all go to every day ,  enjoy and have fun caking ; )

Comment by Linda Wolff on November 27, 2012 at 10:28am

Welcome to all the newbies that I have missed. We are like a family. You'll love this site, especially if you embrace it and glean all that you can from everyone else. We all love sharing our ideas and try to help each other best we can.

Comment by Joann Gottermeyer on November 27, 2012 at 9:06pm

Welcome to all the newbies! I was a newbie myself not all that long ago - you will love, love, love this site! Everyone is always so friendly and helpful - you'll learn lots if you aren't afraid to just ask - I know I have!

Comment by Sandy Harris on December 1, 2012 at 8:21pm

Hello everyone,

It has been awhile seen I have been on here. Moving to Ohio and then back to Fla and getting back to full time work. Well now getting back to baking again.

I need help with pricing, please

I have been asked to do a wedding cupcake in June and we are having a tasting on the 12th of this month. She wants chocolate and red velvet cupcakes and a 6 inch keepsake cake on top of cupcake stand with ribbon along bottom edge of cake, half of the cupcakes I thought I would do red velevet with cream cheese frosting and the other half chocolate with purple frosting. I was going to put purple  m & m's on the red velvet/ cream cheese cupcakes and silver pearls on the purple frosted cupcakes. She needs 100 cupcakes and the 6 inch keepsake. I also thought about charging for delivery.

Sorry for being so long, but does anyone have any ideas on how much I should charge?

Comment by Melanie on December 2, 2012 at 3:37am
Sandy, I would call some bakeries in your area and see if you can get an idea on what other people in your area are charging. That can always be a good starting point. I charge per cupcake. I have a base price and depending on decorations it goes up. For weddings, I only charge for delivery if it's more than 20 minutes away or 20 miles typically. I just keep my prices to include delivery. :)
Comment by Angeli joyce Buan on December 4, 2012 at 9:16am

hi can i join this group :)  im a self taught baker who just attended some short courses in cake decorating . 

Comment by Katy Nott on December 4, 2012 at 9:22am

Angeli - you most certainly can join this group and Welcome!  The more the merrier.  You'll find lots of wonderful, friendly people here and someone will always have an answer to your question. Enjoy.

Comment by Angeli joyce Buan on December 4, 2012 at 9:28am

Thank you for the warm welcome i just felt that i have a big family of the best bakers :) happy to be a part of this site. 

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