Posts by JennyWren2120

 

 

I made these ballet slippers out of gum paste.  They dried completely- about 4 days- and today I brushed Wilton's pink pearl dust over them.  It did not go on consistently- some spots are darker and others are lighter, even...

Thank you!  That template is awesome!  I'm a complete novice, so I think I'm biting off more than I can chew... we shall see!

I am planning on making a ballet themed cake for my daughter's 5th birthday.  I've seen some beautiful ones with gum paste ballet slippers on top.  I am wondering if anyone has advice on making these- which would work better-...

Oh, you are all so sweet to take the time to help me! Thank you thank you! Too bad I only have the chance to practice my skills twice a year for my kids' birthdays- wish I had the time and opportunity to make the cakes again to fix all...

Thank you both for your responses. I clearly have a lot to learn! I didn't use ANY board between my tiers Ughhhh, such a novice mistake! I just stuck the skewers in from the top straight through the whole cake. I get these big...

I made a cake for my son's second birthday. It was 4 layers of 8" rounds and 4 layers of 6" rounds (see pic). I prepared the cake Saturday evening, and by the time of the party Sunday noon the bottom tier was tilting and the top tier...