Cake Decorating Forum

Yes, it is best to freeze a cake before carving. If you don't freeze it, most cakes are too soft and will just crumble while you try to create a shape. As long as you wrap the cake properly to freez ...

You are more than welcome! Yup, I got the refills from kopykake (or Pfeil and Holing--don't remeber that place I ordered inks from... Shocked

) But they really do come handy in a pinch. Also, do ...

missyek~ thanks for the info, but I swore when I got them made at the grocery store, it says something about only for a couple of days. Can you freeze them maybe?

Also, this is a stupid question, ...

OK, so my Epson Stylus CX4800 that I use for edible images has a clog that just doesn't seem to want to clear up. Please, if you have any idea of how to unclog this thing, let me know. It had been a w ...

aztomcat~ you mentioned keeping the other pics for later....
how long can you keep edible images that are NOT being used and how do you store them ?

You can keep them in a ziploc bag--they usuall ...

Sure the moostar could work! Very Happy

And ACK!! Totally forgot about those new

Americolor--DUH! I even want to buy some! Embarassed

You can use Nu-silver

Luster Dust mixed with a clear extract of alcohol. Remember of things to keep in mind:

Depending on you aribrush, it may get clogged with the dust mixture. If you think it d ...

The tiara in my photos is made out of gum paste, but there are a number of fix-it spots with royal icing. I just use vodka (and even if people nibble, the alcohol has already evaporated when it has d ...

D isco dust will stick to anything so there is no need to add piping gel at all. I use it ALL the time on BC and fondant cakes and just blow it on.

Check out this post: http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-54059.html

I actually roll mine pretty thin--I use the pasta roller attachment for my Kitchen Aid and set it at 3--sometimes 4--so pretty thin. Yes, technically they can be eaten, though I would never want to. ...

Wax paper has been a pain for me inthe past. I use clear celophane--the stuff you use to wrap gift baskets in--I buy a big roll and cut off what I need when I need it. It works fantastic--it NEVER s ...

If there aren't many and you are traveling on the plane, put them in a box (yes, definitely not airtight!) and bring it on as one of your carry ons. I did this for the 2005 ICES convention and the on ...

You can use petal dust the same, it just won't have the sheen of a luster or pearl. Have fun! Thumbs Up!

Yes. Here is a helpful topic on the differences between all the dusts (and similarities): http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-54059.html