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Topic tags/keywords: tip question trick how-to cake board

I have asked this question also on my facebook page. I am desperate for a good solution. Your help would be greatly appreciated. I use double sided tape. But in humid and hot weather, it can be a real pain in the you know what!!

-- Lisa, Langwarrin Australia, www.littleacrecakemaker.com.au


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#1 posted 508 days ago

Hello there, I’ve just finished putting the ribbons on my cakes. Just use Pritt glue stick. Don’t use the cheap ones coz they will only smudge and ruin your ribbons. Hope this helps.:)

-- Ivy, Caerphilly, http://www.cupncakesbyivy.com

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#2 posted 508 days ago

Thanks CupNcakes :)

-- Lisa, Langwarrin Australia, www.littleacrecakemaker.com.au

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#3 posted 507 days ago

You’re welcome. :)))

-- Ivy, Caerphilly, http://www.cupncakesbyivy.com

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#4 posted 507 days ago

I use a hot glue gun, and only use a small dot of glue every 2 to 3 inches. Holds well, and also is easily removed. I don’t cover my cake boards with fondant anymore. I cover with decorative paper or fabric and then clear contact paper.

-- Toni, Pennsylvania

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#5 posted 507 days ago

Exactly as whitecrafty said. I use hot glue gun, but only a few inches at a time or it dries too quickly.

-- Tiff - MA www.facebook.com/sweetbeecakery

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littleacrecakemaker

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#6 posted 507 days ago

Thanks ladies…I gave a glue stick a go today, and it was wonderful. I can’t believe how fast it was. Great time saver.

-- Lisa, Langwarrin Australia, www.littleacrecakemaker.com.au

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#7 posted 506 days ago

i use double sided tape or cloth tape that you find in a fabric store. It’s really good.

-- Karen www.frostedwithemotion.com or follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Frosted-With-Emotion/158157640910610

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bumbleberries

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#8 posted 506 days ago

Never thought of double sided tape…great idea! I’ve always used the hot glue gun, works great as long as you go a couple inches at a time and use a ribbon that the glue won’t bleed through.

-- Stacy, Battle Creek Michigan - www.bumbleberries.net | facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/bumbleberries/160218613994258

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SweetBee

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#9 posted 506 days ago

I never thought of double sided tape either. I think I may try that out next time.

-- Tiff - MA www.facebook.com/sweetbeecakery

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#10 posted 506 days ago

Good ideas! I use tacky glue for ribbon on foamboards.

-- Jessica, Kodiak Alaska http://www.facebook.com/ConceptualConfections

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#11 posted 505 days ago

I used double sided tape and it really didn’t stick well. It probably depends on the ribbon and the weather, but I like the glue gun better. Just be sure to use small amounts so where you used doesn’t leave a bump visible from the other side and don’t pull the ribbon super taut between dots of glue.

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#12 posted 499 days ago

I tried the glue stick …didnt get as clean a finish as wanted…so tried the glue gun!i found a winner! thanks for help all!

-- zahra, http://www.facebook.com/TheCakeStop, TX

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