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I would also do separate cakes for each book and then stack them.

I’ve never made one before, but if I were to I’d do it as you say… I don’t think it’d be easy to cover so many ridges and shapes in fondant in one go xx

I did them as separate cakes then stacked them you will find easier x good luck

I did them as separate cakes like Angel each one had a board under it to support it and I put dowel in them to support each book.. just like stacking a tiered cake :)

I also did them as separate cakes

Not done one, but would do as seperate cakes and stack as you would a tiered cake. I love book cakes. Look forwards to seeing yours

I did mine separately, just like you described and it worked great:) Best of luck to you!! I can’t wait to see it:)

Thank you so much everyone for all your help and also confirmation that I’m on the right track. Be posting it on Thursday xx Thanks again, I know I can always rely on my CD friends xxxxxxx

Individual cakes on separator boards give so much more scope to the design – that would be my preferred choice (personally speaking) unless the client asks otherwise (eg if they would like the cake books to be cut together in one whole slice if the books they are asking for are thin by design.). Here’s another fab example by Galatia (which I see you have commented on already Karen). I love your Cat in the Hat Sonia! :)

look forward to the outcome Karen!! it will be brilliant, as always xx

Just logged back in.,, and seen Galatia’s cake, she’s currently in a deserved place in top three :)

its absolutely awesome!

Isn’t it just, Lisa :) xx

Yes I’ve already spotted this one. It’s Awesome xx I think I know what I’m doing now. My cake is a tribute to a Mother from her daughter and an amalgamation of the loves and interests. Books- Chickens – and a cute little Jack Russell called Betsy.

Sounds fabulous Karen, can’t wait to see, sounds really special xx

Thanks Calli, thanks Fiona, and thanks everyone for your amazing support xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I did it!! thanks to everyone for all your fantastic help xxxxxx

Love it! X

This is beautiful! Way to go! <3

Love this Karen!!!

Thank you Sawsen, Sonia and Calli xxx

Brilliant and well done! xx

Thank you Carol xx

So adorable Karen love the sculptures you have added to the design <3 <3

Thank you Bethann, I really enjoyed making them too xx

It looks great!

Thank you Angel xx