That would be awsome since I just bought one and in the process of trying to make a cake with the cricut...can't wait
yeah so I can finally see what the heckel and jeckel a cricut is lol
I second that statement!
I don't have the cricut yet (too many things I want......) but I did find the following for you guys/gals to look at until someone posts theirs.
Here are some pics of in threads using cricut:
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=640769&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=cricut&&start=0
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=613921&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=cricut&&start=45
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=640768&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=cricut&&start=120
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=640768&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=cricut&&start=165
Pics from the gallery:
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&meta=search&type=full&search=cricut&album=-&search_user=
Ok here is my first cricut cake:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1459706.html
or look in my photos..
Ok here is my first cricut cake:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1459706.html
or look in my photos..
Could you tell me what type of gp/fondant that you used & how thin you rolled it? Also the settings you used on your Cricut?
I've only been successful with large, simple cut-outs (nothing as intricate as yours). I'm using fondant with tylose. I rolled to all different thicknesses on my pasta machine. I've removed all the tackiness from my mat & use a thin film of Crisco. I also use the deep housing blade. I've tried to let the gp dry @ different times on the mat as well. When I try the intricate designs or letters, the blade cuts well at first, then it seems to drag the gumpaste.
Thanks!
I forgot to post my cakes:
I used the Cricut for the clouds & large flowers:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1454135.html
Used the Cricut on the name tag:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1448519.html
I use my Cricut with edible image paper on a weekly basis; haven't done the fondant/gumpaste thing yet.
The 'drag' mentioned just indicates that you need to remove the blade and clean the bottom of it; probably bits of material are stuck to it or around it.
For using edible image paper: I airbrush any color I need (takes seconds to dry) and then cut away. Really saves the day for 'writing' on the cake. Just wish it could cut smaller than an inch.
pippilotta I see that you put the images on your cake while they were still soft. Many people have said to let it dry a little before using the machine so I was wondering what you did.
I haven't tried mine yet with gumpaste, just been getting used to it with paper.
My first cricut cake. All the designs on the sides were done with the cricut.
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1459418
Veronica, I put the cut outs on a lightly damped kitchen paper. This method was shown on the DVD from deseretdesigns . com
I think all of your cakes look wonderful, wish I could make some like that, but I have a dumb question: what is a 'circuit'?
It is a machine used for scrapbooking to cut out designs for the pages. Now it starting to become popular in this field. Pretty cool.
Here is a link to the Cricut website.
http://www.cricut.com/information/whatiscricut.aspx
I finally bought a Cricut, and you guys have me excited. Unfortunately with all the work I have to do, I won't be able to use it for at least 2 weeks. I don't know why I tease myself!
DDiva. you can cut smaller letters if you have the George cartridge, and maybe others . don't know,I just got my cricut, but if you go to signpost one of the function buttons, with the George cartridge, you can cut really small letter, they will be inside the sign post, a big waste of material, but with gum paste maybe if it isn't too dry before you cut, you might be able to reuse it. I haven't tried gum paste yet, but plan on doing it soon.
DDiva. you can cut smaller letters if you have the George cartridge, and maybe others . don't know,I just got my cricut, but if you go to signpost one of the function buttons, with the George cartridge, you can cut really small letter, they will be inside the sign post, a big waste of material, but with gum paste maybe if it isn't too dry before you cut, you might be able to reuse it. I haven't tried gum paste yet, but plan on doing it soon.
Thanks for the info. I have the George and didn't think about that. I'll definitely give it a look/see. I did a Wheel of Fortune cake last week and used the Cricut for the words Lose a Turn and Bankrupt. I had to find a creative way to get Bankrupt in the wedge , but it worked. It would have been nice to be able to use slightly smaller letters. However, I am loving the Cricut using edible image paper!! As soon as I can get the deep cut housing (always out when I look for it) I'll try the gumpaste and/or fondant. Cartridges are on sale this week ($39.95) at Michael's I think. Definitely getting the Home Decor.
I just got my deep cut blade tonight, Can we use fondant or does it have to be just gumpaste?
Lecrn I did the cut on my (frosting sheets) edible image sheets, then peeled and air brushed, then put luster dust...very easy.
I have seen but never used a cricut before and am curious, do the cut-outs you use come only from those pre-programmed cartridges that you purchase, or can you program it to cut out your own design?
As far as what I've used mine from scrapbooking it's all preprogramed cartridge. Unless there is something out there that I don't know about YET.
I used my cricut whit SCAL and don't need various cartidges. One cartrige in the machine is enough and you can cut out all fonts and pictures you find in the web....
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