Billowing Technique, How Do You Do This, It's Awesome.
Decorating By bakencake Updated 3 Mar 2011 , 7:14am by JanH
I hope to get it this week since I received an email saying that it was shipped...
Cristi-Tutty, I'm pretty sure its only the Oct/Nov issue thats been been shipped. We'll probably have to wait a while for the Jan/Feb issue to arrive.
I think it is made with circles of fondant. Then picked up on 2 sides and pinched then laid in a form of some sort to dry. I think maybe they used the foam egg-crate bed topper foam. Equal sized circles pinched up would create the uniform size. And a uniform mold would keep everything uniform too.
I love figuring out how things are done without instructions from home improvement projects to cake decorating. Can't wait to see how it was actually done.
I think it is made with circles of fondant. Then picked up on 2 sides and pinched then laid in a form of some sort to dry. I think maybe they used the foam egg-crate bed topper foam. Equal sized circles pinched up would create the uniform size. And a uniform mold would keep everything uniform too.
I love figuring out how things are done without instructions from home improvement projects to cake decorating. Can't wait to see how it was actually done.
I'm with you. Once they were dry they could be attached to a fondant covered tier and attached with chocolate or something. I think they would pull off of BC....
I seriously can't stop staring at that pink wedding dress cake....
The billowing is absolutely beautiful on the cake. Can't believe someone stole her entry. And the Elaine Thomas link was helpful. Thank you for posting.
i enjoy reading this thread some of the comments make me laugh,i hope somebody could share to us how they have done this billowing technique.
... Can't believe someone stole her entry...
I'd bet good money that they stole it for the sole reason of taking it apart to see how this technique was done. If I were the creator, I'd be checking the entries to other competitions now to see if any cakes like this show up. Of course, that'll only work until we get the Jan/Feb issue. After that, I predict this will replace the topsy turvy as the next overdone trend.
... Can't believe someone stole her entry...
I'd bet good money that they stole it for the sole reason of taking it apart to see how this technique was done. If I were the creator, I'd be checking the entries to other competitions now to see if any cakes like this show up. Of course, that'll only work until we get the Jan/Feb issue. After that, I predict this will replace the topsy turvy as the next overdone trend.
My thoughts exactly. What other reason could there be?
So, I've been contemplating the technique and all and I showed it to my husband who said, don't waste your time. He was like, think through your brides, is there ANYONE who would have been sold on this. He's so right too. And surely it takes time, which costs money. And the cake serving reality is that if it's dried poofs that are then attached it will become a horribly crumbly mess when it is cut. It's nice to have someone to balance my obsessions.
So, I've been contemplating the technique and all and I showed it to my husband who said, don't waste your time. He was like, think through your brides, is there ANYONE who would have been sold on this. He's so right too. And surely it takes time, which costs money. And the cake serving reality is that if it's dried poofs that are then attached it will become a horribly crumbly mess when it is cut. It's nice to have someone to balance my obsessions.
Maybe, but like I said before, I saw this on a cake at the OK State Sugar Art Show and I took a bunch of pictures to try and do it on my DD's wedding cake. I think it is a beautiful technique!!!
I'm not saying it's not pretty. Just that obsessing on figuring it out will most likely not benefit my business. It's not really the type of brides that contact me...
Since I've now gotten a few emails asking how I did my pink cake ( thanks to the last one that linked to this thread ) I will just answer it here. After embossing my cake with the desired pattern I take my veining tool and sculpt in to out (thinker in the base and thinner out). It helps if you do right away while the fondant is still softer and not to dig in to close to the cake.
Sweet Regards
Lori
Warchild, if you find out when the Food Network show airs that has Lori and Marina Sousa in the same challenge, promise you'll shout it somehow. I check all the time and I'm afraid to miss it. Sorry for hijacking the thread. I guess we'll have to wait for the tutorial in the magazine.
Also I still don't know when that episode will air but what I do know it will air in the US months before I will see it here in Canada. I believe they list upcoming episodes on the Food Network Site. I'm in the Renaissance Challenge.
Cheers
- L
Since I've now gotten a few emails asking how I did my pink cake ( thanks to the last one that linked to this thread ) I will just answer it here. After embossing my cake with the desired pattern I take my veining tool and sculpt in to out (thinker in the base and thinner out). It helps if you do right away while the fondant is still softer and not to dig in to close to the cake.
Sweet Regards
Lori
Thankyou for sharing your technique. You are an amazingly talented artist.
Warchild, if you find out when the Food Network show airs that has Lori and Marina Sousa in the same challenge, promise you'll shout it somehow. I check all the time and I'm afraid to miss it. Sorry for hijacking the thread. I guess we'll have to wait for the tutorial in the magazine.
Also I still don't know when that episode will air but what I do know it will air in the US months before I will see it here in Canada. I believe they list upcoming episodes on the Food Network Site. I'm in the Renaissance Challenge.
Cheers
- L
I was in the Challenge right after yours (Awesome 80's) so we may have crossed paths. Can't wait to see your episode.
Warchild, if you find out when the Food Network show airs that has Lori and Marina Sousa in the same challenge, promise you'll shout it somehow. I check all the time and I'm afraid to miss it. Sorry for hijacking the thread. I guess we'll have to wait for the tutorial in the magazine.
Will do!
Here's a little something you might enjoy. A short article about a decorators private lesson with Lori Hutchinson.
http://dascupcake.wordpress.com/2011/01/11/crafting-couture-cupcakes-with-a-true-cake-artist-my-lesson-with-lori-hutchinson/
Thank you! That's a very good blog, too.
Here's a video step-by-step by a brilliant cake-maker called Elaine Thomas
http://www.creativecelebrationcakes.co.uk/page11.htm )
Relznik, thanks for posting that link to Elaine Thomas I watched her video and tried that method out tonight for a Valentine/Birthday Cake I am making for a client. It was so easy to do!! I am posting photos of my first attempt in my photos (because I can't get a photo to attach to my post... )
Thanks,
Pam
I think I may have figured out how to do the billowing technique, or my version of it at least. I cant post pics yet because I used the technique on one of my cakes that will be in a cake show/competition this weekend. I'll post after this weekend. Wish me luck!
ptanyer, your heart looks great!!!!
I wish the caketress would sell videos. I would super buy them- hint hint!
I take classes with Andrea and I've met Susan at one of the classes. Both fabulous ladies with tons of talent. I've been waiting so patiently to see the new issue of Cake Central magazine with Susans technique. It's stunning and well deserved of winning awards! Andrea is a fabulous teacher and I think it's very nice of her to save the technique she was taught by Susan for Susan to share herself.
**The cake that was stolen was not recovered btw for those of you asking.
For me part of the fun is trying to figure out how to do certain techniques, I LOVE that part of caking. I don't think it's a waste of time but perhaps I see it differently in that I appreciate each individuals creativity and find it fun/challenging to try and figure out on my own before the "secret" is revealed. It's sort of like opening that one present at Christmas that you've been guessing what it is...and most of the fun was the guessing until the final reveal.
I have to take a moment and say to those of you with the nasty comments or criticisms please think carefully before you type out a snarky comment. Seriously, why is it that you cannot just appreciate the beauty of someones talent without picking it apart and making such comments as "the next overdone trend"? Maybe you've been in the business too long and you're jaded? Jealousy? Burnt out and want to tear others down? I don't care if people think Topsy Turvy is overdone, it still wows people, it's still neat IMO!
I think the billowing technique is beautiful and I don't really think many brides are going to be so picky as to worry what it would look like when it's cut. Also, Susan didn't copyright billowing, she trademarked the term for the technique...if she did a copyright she wouldn't be in an international cake magazine teaching a tutorial on it for others to use as they wish!
Gah... /end rant
ptanyer, your heart looks great!!!!
I wish the caketress would sell videos. I would super buy them- hint hint!
Thanks I really enjoyed doing it. As for videos, I'd be in line to buy them too
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I have to take a moment and say to those of you with the nasty comments or criticisms please think carefully before you type out a snarky comment. Seriously, why is it that you cannot just appreciate the beauty of someones talent without picking it apart and making such comments as "the next overdone trend"? Maybe you've been in the business too long and you're jaded? Jealousy? Burnt out and want to tear others down? I don't care if people think Topsy Turvy is overdone, it still wows people, it's still neat IMO!
....Also, Susan didn't copyright billowing, she trademarked the term for the technique...if she did a copyright she wouldn't be in an international cake magazine teaching a tutorial on it for others to use as they wish!
Gah... /end rant
Since you partially quoted my comment and I don't see any posts in the thread that are "nasty comments and criticisms" or "picking it apart" I'll assume you are directing your rant at me.
My comment was not in the least snarky. If you read all of my posts in this thread, you will see that I happen to love and be amazed by this billowing technique, as I do the topsy turvy.
My post was implying that the billowing technique was so fabulous that, once they found out how, everyone would be doing it soon, just like what happened with topsy turvy. It was a compliment/joke. Please show me where I commented negatively on anyone's talent or the merit of a technique. In fact I did just the opposite. The only negativity that could be pulled from my post was my opinion that there is the tendency for things that are good to be turned into trends that every bride wants. There is no "Tearing others down" here.
Perhaps it is you who is burnt out and jaded. Or maybe it was just an oversensitive misinterpretation on your part because you know the people involved.
And if you read the whole thread, you can see where I posted the same clarification about copyright/trademark.
Here's a video step-by-step by a brilliant cake-maker called Elaine Thomas
http://www.creativecelebrationcakes.co.uk/page11.htm )
Relznik, thanks for posting that link to Elaine Thomas I watched her video and tried that method out tonight for a Valentine/Birthday Cake I am making for a client. It was so easy to do!! I am posting photos of my first attempt in my photos (because I can't get a photo to attach to my post... )
Thanks,
Pam
That's brilliant! I'll let her know!!
Wow, that technique is amazing!!! My brain is also trying to figure out how it was done.
I'm thinking that if you wanted a former to try this out with, an upside-down egg carton might work. It'd be uniform, about the right size, I think, and you can let them dry and set on top.
But that's just MY thought on it.
I'll patiently wait for the Jan/Feb issue to come out before making any attempts, though.
I know here it seems to take a bit for it to arrive at the cake shops to buy. Probably a few more weeks? I was able to get the last issue about a month ago?
Has anyone received their CC mag issue to find out how it's done??
We just received the Oct/Nov issue, so the Jan/Feb issue that is mentioned here will not be out quite yet. I'm not sure when it will be released, as the Dec issue still hasn't been sent (if there will be a Dec issue).
There is no Dec. issue.
See the schedule here. Volume 2 is the 2011 issues.
http://shop.cakecentral.com/Cake-Central-Magazine-p/cakemag12.htm
Looks like it's not printed yet because there's no image for the cover.
ptanyer, your heart looks great!!!!
I wish the caketress would sell videos. I would super buy them- hint hint!
No worries. I'm working on something special that should be out by the fall.
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