Posts by DeliciousDesserts

Sorry, that was fondant ropes. I was fast typin on my phone. I used an extruder to make the ropes but you can also just roll them by hand.

Also, in his case, I would put A single dowel down to the other SPS plate (through the 6" & 8").

Most columns won't work with other SPS plates. In this case, you'll need to use an alternate method. Maybe use the columns but a 6" cake board? That would be similar to the straw method but have the nice sturdy columns.

This is what I mean: I placed the ropes then covered with fondant to get the right texture

If using fondant, I would use find ropes under the sheet of fondant I get that look.

Ahh let me clarify. The cakes, in my gallery, that are on a stand do have a cake board under them. They are the regular size thin cake boards. You can't see them. I meant the cake drums or covered cake boards some people use. Those...

Quote:Originally Posted by Annabakescakes I could kiss you for this Good thing we are states apart, since we would both regret it, lol!  Ummm I don't swing that way, but for you I might consider...just once!

>. < That was My wedding cake. None, nada, zilch. We couldn't afford a wedding. Now, I live vicariously through all my brides. I get to do all kinds!

If mine are going on a stand, it's just stand.  I almost always use a stand unless the bride isn't willing to pay the rental.   Smaller cakes likes birthdays and such get a cake board.

Great! Make those shells right now. Use a mix of gumpaste & fondant. CakesbyEggers was girth about cutting the shape. I've never seen a pan like that. My sons Dr. Seuss cake took 2 weeks of makin figurines. Do as many as you can &...