This is my first guitar cake (and my first commissioned shaped cake). My father-in-law asked me to make it for his guitar group. I worked on this cake on and off for four days (baking, making my icings (buttercream & MMF), molding...
Quote:Originally Posted by icer101Hi, i did this method on my sushi cake in buttercream. I used different shades of brown,etc. and used brush to blend in. I thought it turned out good.I just took a peep at it in your gallery. ...
Quote:Originally Posted by LeanneWare you using a crusting BC or not?if you are using a crusting bc you could use the viva paper towel method to create wood grain.frost the cake in the main color of the wood, smooth and let crust.then...
Quote:Originally Posted by ddaigleYes...the paint brush is for texture..makes the grooves. Then I airbrush for the wood effect.Do you think this would work with the Wilton Color Mist? I do not have an airbrush ...
Quote:Originally Posted by travmandI got this one for Christmas https://www.bigtopcupcake.com/ Haven't used it yet though Me, too! I'm gonna put it to use for a May birthday, though! You can get them in stores now. My hubby got mine...
I live in southern Indiana but work in Louisville, KY. Across the bridge from Louisville, in New Albany, IN is Cake Ladies Dream Shoppe. She has it ALL -- cookie, candy and cake decorating supplies. If you haven't checked it out...
You can also make the Wilton class buttercream (all vegatable shortening, no butter) with water instead of milk. Use 1/2 tsp vanilla flavoring and 1/2 tsp butter flavoring. I use this all the time and people love it.
