Can someone tell me how to keep the vertical lines even in a basketweave pattern. I tried it freehand but when I got near the end, my lines were slanted.
Grandma Sue
I use my wilton mat. the one that is supposed to be used to make your side loops even. Never had a problem since I started using it. If you dont have one of those then kind of measuring it before hand would do. Man that sounds like alot to do for a cake. I am sorry if it didnt help.
That's a great idea though.... Never thought of it... me.. the one who tries to use every gadget in every way possible!!! hahahahahahahahaaaaaaa
I just use the spatula to make lines on the cake. It's usually a 4 in cake so the spatula is plenty long enough to make a line from the top to the bottom. The lines help big time!
Grandmasue,
I learned it using the Wilton method, my teacher told me to always start the pattern in the back of the cake to prevent any pattern disruption to be noticed. Today it's my favorite and fastest way to cover the sides of the cakes. It has worked for me. Maybe you can try it too. Good luck!
The way I was taught in my class is to divide your cake into equal sections, marking with a toothpick around the top edge of the cake which is usually covered with a border (if you don't have a Wilton or other cake mat). With a straight edge (I use a clean plastic ruler), make vertical impressions down the sides of the cake. This will help keep your lines straight and spacing correct. If your cake is level, you should have an odd/even count to your horizontal lines.
nashsmom.
You guys are terrific with yor help. Thanx.
Grandma Sue
nashsmom- isn't it fun when it starts to click and you realize you really know that you know???
I use the wilton small flower former to outline my pattern comes out even everytime
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