Posts by arlenej

I can't give exact measurements because I usually eyeball it to get the amount I need.Just crack an egg and dribble 'some' white into your whisking bowl ( by 'some' I mean about 1/2 teaspoon or so) Whisk this lightly with a fork then...

NICE idea! I'm seeing it now....I'm sure you'll do a lovely job!

As far as I know the sheets WILL absorb the moisture as the cakes thaw and sweat, sorry. But I could be wrong. Anyone else?

I don't know, the one time I needed burgundy I put quite a lot of gel and my flowers had an almost true color. Then I glazed them when they were dry and got a deeper color. I'm guessing you don't have an airbrush? Can you find someone...

Youtube it. If there isn't an exact topper, there'll be something you can use to give you an idea of how to go about doing it. Aine2 and Mayen had some good tutorials on.Take a look at this ...

I'm agreeing with the rest of them. But is it that you want to copy the cake exactly? I try, but I never seem to manage an EXACT duplicate of anything. I'd be well on my way and then I'd start to play with the design and ...like I said,...

So is it the Bakels brand that you've got? If so, run out and buy something else if you want that flower to be done on time. Is it a peony or anything like that? With a big flower it helps if the petals are all wired separately, dried,...

Quote:Originally Posted by AnnieCahillWhy don't you just put up a notice saying you will be unable to accept orders from _ date to _ date? That gets the point across without putting your personal life out there.What she said...

I'd charge A LOT more!

Quote:Originally Posted by AnnieCahillI have never seen dragees that big. I think they are just balls of fondant painted silver. Those are easy enough to stick on.You could be right. Or gelatin bubbles maybe?