Posts by Lisas13717

Thank you! I don't really have any trouble getting the fondant ones out . The problem with them is that there is too much excess, kind of like a webbed ducks foot. I think I might try either color flow or RI....the chocolate still broke...

I'll give it a try!   thanks so much!!!     Lisa

I have a wedding cake I'm doing next month and the bride wants 3D snowflakes as a topper and in various places on the cake. I ordered some silicone molds that are very detailed! I can't use fondant or gumpaste to get into some of the...

yes, I agree. I usually have red and black premade icing tubes on hand to enhance my reds and blacks. I just don't like the way it pipes using it as is. Some people were saying blacks and reds bleed unless using the premade stuff...??...

Will give it a try thank you both, appreciate it greatly!Lisa

HI..I'm doing a FBCT for the first time. I've read a lot of wonderful advice. I'm just not sure of which buttercream recipe I should use. Wilton says to use half butter to freeze properly and to use black premaid icing tubes for the...

I freeze my cakes after they cool (overnight) so they're easier to torte. These pans were a bit deeper...I'm noticing as I am inserting dowels the cake is REALLY moist still, like it didn't quite thaw (still really cold). I have dowels...

ooh, thank you both so much. It all makes perfect sense.appreciate it Lisa

Hey I'm short dowels and the the nearest store is now closed (that sells the wooden dowels I use) I have some wiltons lollipop sticks that seem pretty strong. Can anyone please share what (if anything) they have substituted in a...