Posts by carmijok

 I think you should write her a thank-you letter.  That's right.  A calmly worded letter thanking her for presenting every worse case scenario you could ever have imagined...and that as a result of her 'efforts' ...

Well then I would highly encourage you to actually reproduce a 4-tier cake right now to experience what you're in for.  Surely you have friends and co-workers who will eat the results.  You need the practice and waiting until...

I put gum paste items in the fridge overnight ALL the time and there are no issues.  As long as they are completely dry there should be no problem.   That's gum-paste...not fondant...and really dry.    Your...

Oh my God!  I am amazed at all the dangerous scenarios presented here if the OP decides to take $20 from her family for expenses!  Just deliver the cake in an unmarked vehicle at midnight by your family's back door to be sure...

I've got news for you... a refund isn't going to stop her from bad-mouthing you.  She will still tell everyone how awful your cake was whether it was or not.  Money won't shut anyone up unless legally required to do so. She...

Cakes freeze extremely well.  There are all kinds of threads on here about how to freeze a fondant covered cake.  Just remember that fondant goes through a condensation period when thawing, but it eventually dries fine. ...

Oh my!  THAT'S an example on her website and people still order from her???  That's pathetic. If that's the case, then I feel no remorse from anyone who orders from her!  They are being overcharged in my...

Quote: Originally Posted by milkmaid42  OK, I've taken a deep breath and here goes: This is the cake I am most embarrassed about. (FromScratchSF, it makes your first fondant one look professional!) It has taught me...

Quote: Originally Posted by shanter  Could you use this: http://www.madaboutmolds.com/Flowers%20and%20Plant%20Molds.htm#!/~/product/category=1156501&id=5857019 You could mold, then cut it in two pieces...

First of all, it doesn't  have to be beaded.  Turquoise and silver with elements of coral stones are used often in Indian designs. Even silver bands with black tribal symbols would be pretty.  Google 'American Indian...