Posts by redred

My suggestion is to not use the buttercream crumb coat. In summer, this is going to melt on you and the cake would become a heartbreakingly wrinkly mess.It might be ok to have buttercream between the layers if you particularly want the...

Hi gcc,The thread you are after might be in 'The Lounge'.Quote:Originally Posted by stefiYou can call them they might be abe to make what you need, the only thing is you need to order large quantaty if it is custom made, and starting...

If you're covering it on Thurs for a Fri night, why don't you just leave it out?I have refrigerated Fondant with and without sweating. If the temperature is warm, it will sweat. If winter or coolish, it won't.

Quote:Originally Posted by tootsaredred..you had said that earlene's was reliable. i have to say that i was thoroughly confused by the list of different options of servings for the same size pan. there seemed to be her servings, bride...

I'd go with 8" and 11". If you are stacking them, this will look in proportion.Also, according to Earlene's, this yields exactly 50 serves and I've found Earlenes to be reliable.

Keep the ball of fondant you are working with wrapped in clingfilm and rub a bit of crisco over it to stop drying out. Then, work briskly. I personally like to have the figures somewhat dry before putting it on the cake, so I would make...

Quote:Originally Posted by TamiAZI use vinyl to apply my fondant..When your rolling it out the vinyl helps keep the fondant from drying out.. I've never had to use powdered sugar, cornstarch or crisco while using it. I've also used the...

Thank you all for your replies. I will try skipping the cornstarch and just use crisco then. I also have a piece of vinyl, so shall try that too. Today I have a 3 tier wedding cake to cover, so should get lots of practice! Bit of...

When I apply fondant, it appears to dry out and forms a skin, like an elephant skin, with little cracks, like dry earth, by the time I've smoothed it onto the cake. This happens even though I use a minimum of cornflour to dust the...

My thoughts EXACTLY.Quote:Originally Posted by cakes-r-usI just can't believe you are still pursuing this lady as a customer. You don't have a deposit, her final deadline for balance is approaching, she never called you back after your...