I would rather use cutters for the roses if I can, they seem to be much more efficient and I don't mind the cost since I know I will use them again.
I would like some tips on what other tools I will need. Is a ball tool...
This cake is my inspiration for my mother's 50th birthday cake in June. (The top two layers anyway...). I have never done gum paste flowers before. I am familiar with a lot of the techniques but I was wondering...
What I was describing as your "fault" was that you were complaining about people wanting designs in buttercream that do much better in fondant. I used to do this. And for some designs I still do, but only if I feel comfortable that...
Exactly, and I don't mind doing that at all. The issue I have is managing expectations when clients want a buttercream cake that looks exactly like the fondant picture they bring me.
Ok, here is my two cents for Farmers Markets.
If you are going to sell individually, make it a round dollar value ($2-$3). No one wants 50 cents jangling around in their pockets at a Farmers Market.
I personally...
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Their are some techniques that just don't have the same look to them when done with buttercream. I had someone ask me whether it was difficult to do when I delivered her cake. I was honest with her and told her...
Trial and error is the only way to find a recipe that you love. And buy a scale and weigh all of your ingredients instead of measuring by volume. Much more consistent that way.
