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fondant ballet slippers - HELP!

post #1 of 45
6/1/06 at 4:51am
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I have an order for a cake with ballet slippers on the top. I have seen several in the gallery that have beautiful fondant slipper on the top. I would love to duplicate these but am having trouble making mine look right. Is there anyone who can give me some clues or is there a pattern available to help make this easier? I need some help!!!

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post #2 of 45
6/1/06 at 4:55am
Bunny,
A few days ago I gave this advice.
There are candy molds of slippers.
I used that as a guide.
I don't know how close you are to a candy mold
shop.
Vicki
Long Beach, NY
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post #3 of 45
6/1/06 at 5:00am
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-248425-.html#248425

I found the topic.
Look this up.
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post #4 of 45
6/1/06 at 8:10am
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Thanks for the advice. I don't live anywhere near any kind of candy or cake supply stores. My only place to shop is at WalMart and you know how limited there selection is. I won't have time to order anything because the cake is for Sunday.
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post #5 of 45
6/1/06 at 9:14am
I'll try to attach the homemade pattern that I made for the gumpaste slippers on this cake: http://www.sugarcreations.com/BallerinaBirthdayCake.jpg
LL
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post #6 of 45
6/1/06 at 10:42am
I've been following this thread for days. I was gladly surprised to know you thru CC.Always have admired your talent and that cake is one of my favorites.Thanks for your generosity in providing many of us the pattern.
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post #7 of 45
6/1/06 at 11:20am
Cakebaker
for the rim around the top of the slipper did you use a clay gun to form it? If not how did you get that effect? Thanks also from someone doing a ballet cake in 2 weeks. Also - how did you get the form to stay full - did you stuff the slipper with cotton to keep the shape while drying?
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post #8 of 45
6/1/06 at 11:23am
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Thank you Thank you Thank you for the pattern! We were trying to make one of our own. This will be perfect for my cake!
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post #9 of 45
6/1/06 at 5:28pm
BJ --- yes, clay gun for the string around the foot opening, and also yes on the cotton balls to hold the shape while it dries. You'll want to fold under a little piece all around the outside edge of the toe piece -- geez, that probably doesn't make sense -- let me try again. . . on the "toe" part of the pattern, fold under a piece about 1/8" wide all around the outside edge. That folded under part will go on the bottom of the sole. Dampen that 1/8" wide part with gum glue or water to attach it to the sole. HTH
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post #10 of 45
6/1/06 at 7:34pm
Thank you. I'm still a little fuzzy on the 1/8th inch piece to fold around the toe part - is that to attach the toe section to the sole section? My local Michael's store just got in the pre-made gumpaste so I think I'm going to give it a shot this weekend. Thank you so much for your help! it's really appreciated.
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post #11 of 45
6/1/06 at 8:41pm
Yes, that's where they attach --- underneath the sole -- so that it looks more natural.
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post #12 of 45
6/3/06 at 2:39am
Just like to say cakebaker you have some magnificent cakes/ congratulations. I love your designs and everything looks superb.
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post #13 of 45
6/3/06 at 2:19pm
I'm learning....can you exactly tell me what's clay gun looks like? icon_redface.gif
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post #14 of 45
6/6/06 at 2:07am
Quote:
Originally Posted by LeeAnn

Just like to say cakebaker you have some magnificent cakes/ congratulations. I love your designs and everything looks superb.



Yeah! Your cakes are beautiful CakeBaker!
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post #15 of 45
6/26/08 at 12:59pm
Thanks so much!!
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