BETTERCream makes beautiful roses. I buy it pre-whipped because the prewhipped version is not available in our stores. No need to gelatin to BetterCream.
I would have the conversation with them how you are looking forward to making their cake as a gift...however, accept the offer for some compensation for pans, fondant, etc. needed. If you have the conversation...
I use white FONDX and color it for everything except Black, Hot Pink & Brown...then I use Satin Ice. I like both products. Most of the fondant on my cakes are used as accents and I'm sure just peeled...
Real gold ribbon would definitely work. Like gold rope. I don't understand what you would do with the wax paper? Trust me....if you cut 1" strips of fondant...you will not lose your mind, hair or...
It's not a real clear picture ...but I would ice the cake in butter cream, then cut the strips out of fondant. I would never do this cake with the strips being in fondant. It is just too hard to do...
It's not white...but the price is great. Hobby Lobby always has a 14" silver one in the wedding section. They are $49.99....with your $40 off one item coupon, the price can't be beat! I have 2 because I do...