Posts by eve81

Quote:Originally Posted by sillywabbitzA couple of minor things. Your cake rack needs to be plenty large to hold the entire cake. Also if there is a large dome, it helps to trim that off before you flip it out onto a cooling rack. I take...

Well OP did say the that the baker commented on the fact that the back had already fallen off so I imagine she's just waiting on that call.....

I absolutely know what you mean. Im new to this and for someone to think my cake is worth saving or commenting on really puts me in good spirits for days!

Yes absolutely if it was for someone I know well, even though my skills are limited I'd definitely try.I'd have taken a pic of the cake as it was, with witnesses, and then done what I could to fix or save it, and then I would have helped...

Quote:Originally Posted by cakemama18Quick question from a newbie, Can you refrigerate fondant covered cakes? If so, how long is recommended?Oh and Welcome to Cake central

technically you can, but I personally wouldnt. I've seen what a little moisture can do to my cakes, esp as I use a lot of 3d figures and accents. I just choose my cakes and fillings carefully so I can leave them at room temperature.

it should be fine to paint on. I've just painted stripes onto a fondant top and it hasnt bled. Take a piece of left over fondant and do a couple of test strokes. I also watered mine down with vodka

ooops that didnt work. hopefully this will http://www.flickr.com/photos/deliciously_decadent/sets/72157621850372685/with/3798619197/

Hi!I was asking for advice on the same topic last month.Coral3 very kindly provided me with this link to a tutorialhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/d.....798619197/ hope it helps!

oh good luck!!! i hope it goes smoothly for you. I have my first wedding cake next month.