Posts by cupadeecakes

Personally, I wouldn't trust the buttercream to hold the weight of all those ruffles, especially if it's going to be outside in the TX heat. I would insist to the bride that in order to do that design you will need to cover the tier in...

I color mine when I make it, and for black I use powder color.

Quote:Originally Posted by tmelroseThanks Jennifer! Your Glock does look great! I'm wanting to sculpt a 44 magnum, which the barrel is silver and the grip is black. Would you be able to pain the barrel with silver lustre dust on...

Quote:Originally Posted by vgceaQuote:Originally Posted by cupadeecakesNone since I started requiring a credit card # to secure their appointment! Seriously, I have found that when people have a financial stake in something they are...

I made a Glock 9mm out of modeling chocolate that I thought turned out very well. I have a picture of it here:http://cakecentral.com/gallery/2250176/glock-9mm-pistol-grooms-cake I rolled the modeling chocolate out as thick as the gun...

It's certainly an occupational hazard. You will eventually get tired of cake (I did) but I found that chewing sugar-free gum helped, especially if it was a "minty" flavor like spearmint or wintergreen.

None since I started requiring a credit card # to secure their appointment! Seriously, I have found that when people have a financial stake in something they are much more committed to it. Odd are your doctor or dentist does the same...

The buttercream Fondarific is really tasty, but for black fondant, I REALLY prefer Elite by FondX's black fondant. I can roll it really thin and it stretches well without tearing.

Your system does sound a bit complicated, and even if you can keep it straight, your customers may not and get confused (and frustrated).At my shop, any order over $X.xx is delivered free within a 30 mile radius of my shop. Anything...

Like some others here. parchment paper rounds work like a charm for me!