Posts by eava

That is definitely an American buttercream, a combination of butter, shortening and powdered sugar.  I like seriouscakes recipe, www.seriouscakes.com.  You don't need a crusting buttercream, but definitely an American...

Yes, the level 3 and level 4 wilton classes are dedicated to sugar flowers.  The courses usually are one day a week for 4 weeks though.  Another alternative is www.craftsy.com.  You can purchase online classes for $20-40...

Most Michael's offer all of the Wilton courses and they are very inexpensive. The individual stores have their class schedules posted online through the main Michael's website. Also check our the website for Sugar Flower Cake Shop and...

Check our Earlene's Cakes http://www.earlenescakes.com/Trees.htm I used her shotgun kit for my father's birthday cake and he and his hunting buddies could not get over then.

I am trying to make something that will mimic organza and I was wondering if I can take the mixture for gelatine butterflies add some luster dusts so it has the right sheen, let it dry in a thin sheet and then drape it, or will it be...

Does anyone know of a product or technique that can be used to produce something sheer to replicate chiffon or organza?  I'm using sugarveil to make a bridal veil but I would love to replicate the dresses train on the cake, but I...

I have to bring gumpaste flowers down to the Dominican Republic for my cousin's wedding cake. Does anyone have any suggested techniques for how to wrap them and package them? I am going to carry them on, I was hoping to put them in my...

I have to bring gumpaste flowers down to the Dominican Republic for my cousin's wedding cake. Does anyone have any suggested techniques for how to wrap them and package them? I am going to carry them on, I was hoping to put them in my...

I am making my first stacked cake for my daughter's birthday party and I'm trying to make sure I have enough time to get it done. I work full time so I have only a few hours after she goes to sleep to do everything. I was thinking of...

I am making my first stacked cake for my daughter's birthday party and I'm trying to make sure I have enough time to get it done. I work full time so I have only a few hours after she goes to sleep to do everything. I was thinking of...