Posts by step0nmi

exactly what Rae (BlakesCakes) said...plus, you don't even have to wash it after every use. if you use an old wrapping paper holder you can just put the side you use together and roll them up. I have even heard of others writing on one...

i can understand where you're coming from about the wedding cakes...yes, they can be stressfull.for a three tiered cake you can always make it easier on yourself by assembling the bottom two tiers and taking the top tier separate!

you may be applying too much bc under your fondant. you only need to do like a crumb coat under the fondant and it should help. but i know a lot of people say that ganache is great because then you are putting it almost directly onto the...

awww...but if you did the whole mock contract thing there shouldn't be an issue really. tell her you are going by the photos and that's what your gift is. I think your hubby should really think about it and give it a chance. if you don't...

Quote:Originally Posted by traci_doodleWell, if I feel brave enough to volunteer (which I kind of want to), any suggestions for cake stands? I'm guessing the event will be on the more formal side, knowing my SIL. I'd imagine that a cake...

Quote:Originally Posted by traci_doodleThe more expensive baker apparently has a $400 minimum. I think part of the extra charge was she was pricing for three flavors of cake in each tier. It did seem a little high, but I figured if she...

well, the second cake is the easiest on the difficulty level...depending on that person's skill level I wouldn't say that $200 is under charging for that area. maybe they are new to the business? BUT if she isn't happy with the way the...

both cakes are buttercream...unless they were charging for the flowers I can't see the cake costing more than $300.

just curious...since i know both of these techniques. What area was your SIL pricing these cakes and what were the quotes? after looking at your cakes i think you could do it...make a practice cake of each and I think you'll be surprised...

well, both of those seem pretty doable...they are BC! the first one is using the petal tip and just having the larger side against the cake and piping the line around the cake.the second one is using buttercream and then you could just...