 "How to make a TEXTURED cactus"As I was getting ready to make some cacti for a southwestern cake, I realized that I didn’t have a cactus cutter. No worries… I downloaded a picture from clip art, printed it and made a template. The first cactus was just too plain, so I decided to add some texture by using a non-slip shelf cover – the type used to put underneath cakes so they won’t move around – the mat has a great texture, which brought life to my cactus. I rolled out the gumpaste on the t...  How to work aheadTime management is a key ingredient to cake decorating success. I have found a way to work ahead. Recently, I used this method and was able to complete 3 cakes, all with detailed fondant accents, in just a few hours. (all the fondant work was completed ahead of time) All I had to do was ice my cakes, and place the completed, shaped fondant on the cakes. This method kept the fondant flexible. I was able to fit the fondant decorations, to several cakes into one plastic 12 X 12 case. The 12 X 12...  Bauble Cakes #1: How to make a bauble cakeMy friends, I am sharing with you all part 1 of my video tutorial on how I made some of the BAUBLE CAKES shown on the photos above. I’ve made BAUBLE CAKES using RKT, baked half sphere cakes and the “cake pop technique”. In this video, I will be showing you all how to make bauble cakes using the “cake pop technique” which in my opinion is the easiest way of making bauble cakes specially for beginners. Bauble cakes are great for Christmas themed individu... How to use CLICKSTIX letter cutters (my way)ClICKSTIX is one of my favorite tool but just like every other tools I have, I was faced with a big “uh-uh” moment when I first used it. I am not one to give up specially on something I had set my heart on to so I experimented on various ways to effectively use it. Here’s my very effective way of using my CLICKSTIX letter cutters. Enjoy and happy caking :)  Patchwork Teddy Tutorial #1: Lily Bear :)For full instructions how to put this together, please visit my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/IsisCakes1 and it’s in my album ‘My patchwork teddy tutorial’ Thanks for looking :D x  Patterned Paste Techniques #3: SwirlsSee my website for the full tutorial http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/patterned_paste_leaflet_3.pdf  Lenny the lion cupcake tutorial.Learn how to make Lenny the Lion in our simple to follow tutorial. Each step is explained in easy terms and you will have your very own lion cupcake in no time. This design can be adapted to fit larger cakes as well as cupcakes. I havent added all of the text here but if you cannot follow the tutorial without more help please click the link below for the full version. Click here for the full tutorial i  How to make a Fondant Petite OwlI came across a most adorable bow online that had the cutest little hot pink owl, and I knew that I had to make it out of fondant:) So here is a pictorial that I put together on how I made her. I am working on putting together a tutorial of the girly bow that I made with the little owl on top. Thanks!  Best Ever Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe TutorialI have been asked a few times for my Cream Cheese frosting recipe, I don’t make it in the traditional sense, I think this is so much better, this recipe makes enough to cover this 12” x 5” Cake. Once you’ve made this version you won’t go back Ingredients:460g Caster Sugar in pot with1/2 cup water8 Egg whites2 Lemons Zest & Juice700g Butter Softy200g Cream Cheese 1. Whisk the Egg whites until soft peak2. Bring the sugar & water to the boil until they...  Cheap - easy BLACK FONDANT!I made this tutorial (my first ever) a couple of months ago when I needed a small amount of black fondant for a special project… it was an experiment that worked brilliantly!!! Hope you get some help from it, click through the pictures for instructions please :) The objective was to make an economical black coloured fondant – because here it is about $16 for 500 grams and I think thats a terrible price… I begin with just 10 ordinary white marshmallows (cheaper ones work b... |
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