447 days ago
by cakedarla |
4 comments »
To make (non-wired) gum paste carnations, you’ll need: gum paste, rolling pin, small modeling tool (or popsicle stick, chopstick, etc.), carnation cutter or a scalloped round cutter, shaping foam, dusting pouch, dog bone/ball tool, veining tool, frill stick, gum glue, food safe brush, empty egg carton.
Making the Base:
Dust work surfaces to precent gum paste sticking. Roll a marble-sized (or larger, depending on the size of carnation needed) ball of gum paste. Elongate the bal...
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444 days ago
by TheBakingSheet |
10 comments »
Shhh, don’t tell my son I “borrowed” his TinkerToys!!! ;o)
Tip #233 Grass TipAdd some crushed chocolate cookies as “dirt”!Enjoy!
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443 days ago
by designercakecompany |
14 comments »
If you are going to attempt making one of these, bear in mind that you will need a steady hand and a lot of patience… along with the following equipment :)
Two polystyrene balls, one slightly bigger than the other
A cocktail stick
A plastic cake dowel
Small embroidery scissors (brand new and sterilised)
Large kitchen knife
Grey and white fondant
Small paint brush and water
I decided to make the dog out of polystyrene so he could be kept instead of eaten and I t...
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459 days ago
by designercakecompany |
8 comments »
A number of people have asked me exactly how I make the ribbon roses on my bouquet cake so here’s a quick tutorial.
The Equipment I use a small cutting board, a rolling pin and a scalpel.
How to make the rose1. Roll a small piece of fondant into a sausage shape.
2. Roll the sausage flat with your rolling pin but don’t flatten it too much. You want it to be thick enough that you get a soft curved edge.
3. Smooth one side of the paste slightly with your finge...
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