Posts by QuiteContrary

I have to make a cake for a client who wants a banana that is almost peeled all the way down but with the peel still attached.  Does anyone have any advice or instructions on how I can get this done? I want to make it look as...

I know you have an app for Ipad but what about a free android app for those of us who don't have an ipad. That would be wonderful. Thanks

Cake with no filling is the norm in the caribbean. If filling is needed that would have to be specified. The client felt the 6" would be too small. Cupcake towers are not traditional here and I guess they still want the feel of a big...

The topcake is big because it is on top of a cupcake stand. The rest of the display is cupcakes and they wanted something a bit bigger than the 6". I already have a lace mold, the cake will be from scratch as will the buttercream,...

The topcake is big because it is on top of a cupcake stand. The rest of the display is cupcakes and they wanted something a bit bigger than the 6". I already have a lace mold, the cake will be from scratch as will the buttercream,...

I have to give a price to a client for a wedding order. The top tier is an 8" citrus /vanilla cake with buttercream, fondant lace pieces, silver dragees, with hand painted gumpaste roses and orchids on top. This is the one I need the...

I have been asked to do a 25 inch keyboard cake. Any helpful hints would be appreciated. Can I print sheet music on rice paper? I am not sure how much carving would be involved and the size and number of the keys (black and white). I...

I would love to do something with dry ice. Where can I buy it? Can it be stored for a long time and how must it be used?

Quote:Originally Posted by paulstoniaI have done it two ways. I got a zipper from the fabric store and pressed it into gumpaste and then let it dry so I had a mold. Then I pressed my fondant in it, had to put a little cornstarch in it so...

Quote:Originally Posted by debidehmI would just sculpt it out of RKTs and attach to the cake with a dowel. I agree. Use Rkt. That's what I used in my cake posted on CC.