Posts by theonlynameleft

I really liked it too - thought it looked nice and warm and rustic like, that sounds weird. But I really did like it! Definately wouldn't be able to make it in advance!

I made some fondant wings for a barbie fairy cake with added Tylose powder - hardened as long as possible and attached with icing. Maybe could add wires into them as well to give heaps more to hold on with! They wings weren't huge but...

I have just taken my chocolate cake out of the freezer to thaw (Saturday). My plan was to fill it and crumbcoat it tonight and then let it settle over night before covering with fondant and decorating (Sunday) for the customer to...

Quote:Originally Posted by nana_martaHug,Hug, Hug, pat on the head. Now stop that crying and be a good girl and go make one of your FABULOUS cakes!I love you Cake Central family - you are always so helpful and supportive!

I am always trying to read people's expressions when they collect a cake - and second guessing myself, I think I probably wouldn't be entirely sure enough of myself unless they jumped up and down on the spot telling me how wonderful I...

Thenks for all the replies guys - makes me feel like I might not be completely bonkers after all! The bakery is just a small privately run cafe - not like a bit chain or anything. Apparently did the people's wedding cake and other...

Quote:Originally Posted by mrscunninghamI definitely do. I entered a contest yesterday and the minute I walked in, I knew I was out of my league. Funny you say that, there is a parenting magazine that comes out here and it had a...

I have only been cake decorating as a hobby since the start of the year, mainly just for kids birthdays. Just friends and family and the odd friend of a friend which I do charge for as they are strangers. Somebody had a cake at daycare...

I can totally relate - I have three to do one week this month and then got a letter in the mail with a long awaited operation date for my little boy. Right in the middle of that week of course and we have to travel and stay away two...

I suppose I probably only left it an hour max in the fridge just to harden the buttercream a bit. How long should I leave it for? Being impatient probably is one of my major character flaws, that and the attention span of a goldfish LOL!