Best Way To Get Plaid Fondant?
Decorating By Justbeck101 Updated 8 Aug 2008 , 7:47pm by sweettoothmom
What is the best way to make a Plaid ribbon of fondant to wrap around the base of a 10" circle?
I want to make it a solid base color with 3 colors of plaid, about 2" wide.
I thought of painting it, but I am unsure of how to go about that. This is for a cake for Friday.
edit: Also I have an air brush, but not much experience with it.
Thanks
First I would find the plaid pattern that I wanted. Then I would try it with a thin paint brush or easy writers and a ruler. Just an idea
. . . this tutorial by aine2 might give you some ideas . . .
. . . this tutorial by aine2 might give you some ideas . . .
I did see that tutorial, but the only problem is that I need it in shades of purple. I only have primary colors in the easy writers, but I guess I could paint it in the same manner.
Thank you for reminding me about the tutorial!
I've painted some plaid ribbons using lemon extract. If I needed lines to be darker, I wouldn't dilute it as much with the extract. Not sure if this is the 'proper' way - but it worked great for me. Good Luck!! Be sure to post a pic of your final cake!! 
. . . this tutorial by aine2 might give you some ideas . . .
I did see that tutorial, but the only problem is that I need it in shades of purple. I only have primary colors in the easy writers, but I guess I could paint it in the same manner.
Thank you for reminding me about the tutorial!
. . . red and blue make purple . . . what happens if you color over the blue line with a red line . . . does it change to purple (or just make a mess??) . . . just a thought . . . 
plaid ei on fondant would give you the cleanest look.
Searching samples now.
If you find or create the plaid you want..print it out on regular paper(if you don't own an ei printer)...take it to the nearest bakery with the printing capabilities and who sells them...ask them to print it to full page size.
This one by DianeLM
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2117480710053175376iRqmTM
http://cakecentral.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/28927/apple_cake_view_2.jpg
http://cakecentral.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/11511/Be_mine_forever_Logo.JPG
How are these done? Especially the last one...Be Mine...? The top tier is pretty close to what I am looking for. Is that printed on rice paper then applied to fondant?
No, it's not rice paper. It's sugar sheets. On the "Be Mine", the CCer tells how she did it in the comments section. It is edible images applied to the side of the cake. If you need more of a ribbon look, you can apply the edible images to fondant and cut out the ribbon pieces or for a longer continuous ribbon, roll out the fondant, cut out the ribbon then apply the EI to it.
But it can be used without fondant...just cut strips of EI and apply directly to slightly dampened b/c.
No, it's not rice paper. It's sugar sheets. On the "Be Mine", the CCer tells how she did it in the comments section. It is edible images applied to the side of the cake. If you need more of a ribbon look, you can apply the edible images to fondant and cut out the ribbon pieces or for a longer continuous ribbon, roll out the fondant, cut out the ribbon then apply the EI to it.
But it can be used without fondant...just cut strips of EI and apply directly to slightly dampened b/c.
Okay, I found a picture online of some plaid that would look nice and match. I am going to go to my local bakery and ask if the can print it onto EI. Then I am assuming after I cut the strip of fondant for ribbon that I just dampen the fondant lightly and then apply the EI? then wrap in around the cake like usual?
Thank you SOOOOOO much for your help!
I would definitely put it into an imaging program and make sure it looks good as a 7.75x10.25 sheet. Sometimes, when they enlarge them to full page, the image stretches, giving you a well stretched out look of what you really want.
Check out these!!!!
http://www.thekoala.com/plaidbg.htm
Does the print have to be on computer paper in other words if i see wrapping paper can i cut it down to computer paper size and then print it on EI??
Some places won't print it out...napkins, paper plates, logos (they're all copyrighted). Online, I look for images that state feel free to use this...
Thanks im just trying not to use colored printer, which by the way isnt working right now.
Designer Stencils.com and Culinary Stencils.com both have a gingham plaid stencil. What kind of plaid are you looking to make?
Designer Stencils.com and Culinary Stencils.com both have a gingham plaid stencil. What kind of plaid are you looking to make?
I found some plaid, but thank you so much!
how about stencilling...
http://www.designerstencils.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=DS&Product_Code=C236&Category_Code=CSIDES
I am so glad you posted that site! I plan on making good use of it!
[quote="ladybug76"]I've painted some plaid ribbons using lemon extract. If I needed lines to be darker,[quote="ladybug76"]
what did you use to paint with? Did you use food coloring if so what brand did you use? is it the gel or the liquid coloringetc....
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