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post #31 of 88
12/31/08 at 9:12am
The loops are fragile... but I did not have significant breakage. Simply because of the amount of RI in the bag, one ends up piping way more than you will ever need. I think three broke while I was working with them, but none broke after it was assembled. It's quite stable from that point on. They seem to support each other.
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post #32 of 88
12/31/08 at 9:14am
Hey, I'm pretty sure Colette Peters would charge several thousand buckaroos for that masterpiece. Does she even sell cakes for under $10-15/serving?

Some of that might be name recognition money, but on technical merit this one deserves a minimum of $7-8 per serving!
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post #33 of 88
12/31/08 at 9:24am
Yeah! this cake is definitevely a $10 to $15 dollar cake!...The loops are done in RI but if you have an extruder they can be done in gumpaste too.
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post #34 of 88
12/31/08 at 9:25am
Yeah! this cake is definitevely a $10 to $15 dollar cake!...The loops are done in RI but if you have an extruder they can be done in gumpaste too.
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post #35 of 88
12/31/08 at 9:26am
Yeah! this cake is definitevely a $10 to $15 dollar cake!...The loops are done in RI but if you have an extruder they can be done in gumpaste too.
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post #36 of 88
12/31/08 at 9:36am
Yeah, tell her you want $3000! icon_biggrin.gif
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post #37 of 88
12/31/08 at 9:43am
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Yeah, tell her you want $3000! icon_biggrin.gif



I say if you feel uncomfortable, higher prices might convince her to find another design! icon_lol.gif
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post #38 of 88
1/2/09 at 7:45am
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Originally Posted by kakeladi

Starting from the bottom up I'd do 2 16x4" tiers stacked; then on top of that a 2" layer each of 14, 12, then a 10x4" tier.
For the middle tier: 10, 9, 10 - the 10 maybe 4" tall w/the 9 only 2.
For the top; 6,5,6 ea 2" layers
That way, you won't have to carve. The biggest problem I see is that servers will try to serve each tier as tall as it is so that cuts down on the total # of servs. If you make each tier 8" tall then it can be separated into 2 for cutting the usual 1x2x4 servings.

So looking at my suggested sizes there would be :
Two 16x4 = 200
14,12 = 56
10x4 = 39
Middle tier:
Two 10x4 = 78 (I'd split the 9" and put each 1/2 w/a 10x4 so it would be served 5" tall but counted the same as if it were just one tier 4" tall - is all that clear as mud?? - lol)
Top tier: not served?
That's a total of 373 servings....don't see any other way to get it down more so it allows for a few '2nd' servings &/or take home cake.



Thanks, great help!! As of today I haven't heard back from her since I gave her a price quote. Actually you all will probably die when you hear what I quoted!! $850., I know that is extremely cheap, but in the area where I live, that is crazy high, and I am hoping she will choose a different cake or get someone else (good luck to her).. I think the challenge would be awesome, but very stressful. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!!!!! Happy New Year!
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post #39 of 88
1/2/09 at 7:58am
Oh Oh OH I can't belive I missed this post. I didn't read everyone's response. But $15 a servings plus delivery and a few prozac..

But I'm sure you've gotten planty of size information.

I'm just not sure how it's gonna look so bloated at 300 servings. Maybe someone already mentioned that but geez louise 300 servings I think will loose the 'feel'

Now I'm gonna go read some more and think about how big it's gonna be.

$15 a serving for cake with one filling.
 
 

 

 

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post #40 of 88
1/2/09 at 8:00am
$3500.

$850? Yes I died but you're gonna so hate yourself. omg
 
 

 

 

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post #41 of 88
1/2/09 at 8:46am
Here's my initial idea for sizes to keep it all in proportion.


The big bottom dealio with the polka dot ribbon over the top would be about 13 inches tall. So like three tiers. The top two tiers would be 10 inches tall.

The very bottom of the bottom tier would be 18 inches across (including ruffle) tapering to 11 inches.

A nine inch cake sitting on top of that that's just over 5 inches tall.

And a 6 inch cake on top of that at least 5 inches tall.


I think these proportions ^^^ will retain the overal look of this stunner.

Also, we've all seen Colette on tv painting those stripes. She impresses the fondant with lines then paints between the lines. I'd practice up on painting in black. I'd try a black marker to see if it helps to get the edge real crisp and even. Or otherwise I'd try chocolate clay next. Fondant would have a tendency to p*ss me off by stretching.

But then again you can get it already colored black.

Well I'd try those techniques to see which one I liked best.


How exciting.
 
 

 

 

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post #42 of 88
1/2/09 at 8:50am
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Originally Posted by k8memphis

Here's my initial idea for sizes to keep it all in proportion.


The big bottom dealio with the polka dot ribbon over the top would be about 13 inches tall. So like three tiers. The top two tiers would be 10 inches tall.

The very bottom of the bottom tier would be 18 inches across (including ruffle) tapering to 11 inches.

A nine inch cake sitting on top of that that's just over 5 inches tall.

And a 6 inch cake on top of that at least 5 inches tall.


I think these proportions ^^^ will retain the overal look of this stunner.

Also, we've all seen Colette on tv painting those stripes. She impresses the fondant with lines then paints between the lines. I'd practice up on painting in black. I'd try a black marker to see if it helps to get the edge real crisp and even. Or otherwise I'd try chocolate clay next. Fondant would have a tendency to p*ss me off by stretching.

But then again you can get it already colored black.

Well I'd try those techniques to see which one I liked best.


How exciting.



Thank you!! I appreciate your ideas!!!! Still haven't heard back from her, will let you all know what transpires!!! thanks again!!!!!
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post #43 of 88
1/2/09 at 8:55am
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Originally Posted by k8memphis

$3500.

$850? Yes I died but you're gonna so hate yourself. omg



She better jump on that one while the gittin's good...

Wow I would have charged $9-$10/serving and that doesn't count the groom's cake.

Good luck! It looks like fun though!
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post #44 of 88
1/2/09 at 8:57am
Win-your photos show that you have the talent and I understand why you would be timid...but if you have the time and can get the right money for this cake..go for it thumbs_up.gif
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post #45 of 88
1/2/09 at 9:16am
here are some instructions for the topper and the frills. HTH
http://www.ices.org/newsletter/newsletter%20articles/Dressing%20the%20(Cover)%20Cake%20by%20Colette%20Peters.pdf
you can see from the larger picture that the stripes are not painted on, I would use gumpaste as fondant is too stretchy, or add some tylose to the balck fondant.
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