Second Attempt At Color Flow....

Decorating By jen1977 Updated 5 Apr 2006 , 7:31pm by BJ

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jen1977 Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 2:06am
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And it is awful! The gray is too thin, the other colors are too thick I think. Should I give up on this? I need a Honda Goldwing cake for April 23... ANY tips would be greatly appreciated!
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jen1977 Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 2:09am
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oh, and my first attempt was much better. I made some cows becasue the picture was easier, but my boys snuck it under the table and ate them. icon_cry.gif

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bikegal Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 2:32am
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jen1977, maybe make your outline with a bigger tip? As a precaution, I make 3 just in case something happens or one doesn't turn out. Keep trying and don't give up! You'll figure out the consistency and eventually figure out how much you can fill without it overflowing.

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bjfranco Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 2:41am
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I have done color flow a few times. Don't give up....this bike is going to be awesome!!! It appears that your fill in is too thin. When I make the fill in I add only drops of water to the original recipe to thin it out. When you lift your spatula and drop some back in to the bowl it should take 8 to 10 seconds to disapper back into the color flow in the bowl. Make sense? Also you need to fill in slowly and don't use a tip. I use a disposable bag and snip just the end off so only a small amount can get through. Fill in around the all ready dried outlines of your bike starting at the edges and then moving into the center. Allow time for the color flow to "flow" and fill in naturally. Work slowly and use a toothpick to get into tight corners by gently pushing some flow in that direction and then let it "flow" in on it own. What tip are you using to do the outlining. Maybe a 1 is too small. Try using a 2 for the outline.

Good Luck.........You can do it. The bike looks great but it looks like the areas overflowed.

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LisaMS Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 2:47am
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I'm also wondering if it would be easier to control if you outlined with a bigger tip (#3?); and maybe didn't thin quite as much with your filler.

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jen1977 Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 2:59am
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I used tip 2 for the outline like the instructions said, and I didn't use a tip to do the fill in. I snipped the end off of my bag. I think the bags I used were sealed too much on the end, and I had to snip further back to get it to come out of the bag. I'll get some more disposable bags this week, and keep practicing. This is a big piece...about 10-11 inches long, and about 4 inches high.

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bjfranco Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 3:09am
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You could also use parchment paper cones if you have those handy. They make for a really small opening too. I think tip 2 is a good size for the outline. I like tip 3 when you want a heavy outline or the design is more simple. That bike is pretty detailed. Make sure you allow plenty of time for the outlines to dry before filling in..........like overnight at the minimum.

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bikegal Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 3:10am
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I agree with Lisa, go with the tip #3 until you get better at it.

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auntiecake Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 3:17am
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I agree w/tip # 3 and dont thin it too much. It should be about the consistency of heavy cream. It is looking great, dont give up now! You are soooo close. Try the thicker outline and it may do the trick.

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jen1977 Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 11:46am
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I'll get smoe more disposable bags soon and try again. I can't seem to successfully make a parchment bag for the life of me! I think I really rushed this one. I have to wait til my boys are in bed to attempt something like this til I get the hang of it, and it only took me about an hour total. I guess I need to slow down! When I tried the first time (cows), I have it a little thicker and it seemed really lumpy. I know that they gray was too thin. I could tell, but I didn't have any colorflow left, and I could already tell it was looking bad, so I really didn't care! I guess I'll try just outlining and filling in the black on the tires and seat, then finish then wait til the next day to work on the rest. Thanks for all the tips! I'll post pics when I get any finished!

BTW...I start my Wilton Course 1 on Monday. Do you think the teacher would let me sit in on the first color flow class so I can really see what the consistency should be? Maybe if I tell her my situation?

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slejdick Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 1:05pm
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It will depend on the instructor, but I would recommend getting there early and ask if you can see the course book for Course II. There is a lot of information on colorflow in it, as well as pictures of how to make the pieces and what the consistency should be.

If you can get a look at that I think it will help, and the instructor may have some hints to pass along also.

Take along whatever pieces you've done, just to show her you're serious about it, LOL! Also by looking at what you've done, she may be able to give you tips about ways to improve.

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bfelt Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 4:01pm
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When working with color flow make sure the outline is dry and set (about an hour) before filling in with the colors. Also, make sure each color is set before adding the next one.

Good luck, I'm sure it will turn out great.

Becky

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mommymarilyn Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 6:28pm
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Wow, that is an incredible job already! There is a lot of detail in that picture! I can't wait to see the final cake pic!

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BJ Posted 5 Apr 2006 , 7:31pm
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I think the bike is coming along quite nicely. Your outline is definately too small. I use a tip 3 always. Once you've got the basic design laid out - you can go back with a tip 1 for small details using the stiffer consistency of the color flow (or even royal icing would work). When you go to your course 1 class - Stay after class to discuss this with your instructor - after would probably be easier cause the first night for her is very busy getting the class set up before it starts. (I'm an instructor) Bring the bike. If you can - bring a small portion of the stiff color flow and have her show you how to thin it down (that way you will actually see the consistency you need). Don't give up. Your doing great! thumbs_up.gif

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