Cake Decorating Forum

I'm certainly no expert, but from what i have read i believe that isomalt is the answer you are looking for, for both of your problems. I would google it to find a source

when i think vintage i think roses. Either gumpaste or fresh i don't think you can go wrong.

just fix the stick to the back with some melted chocolate it should be just fine.

I put the sticks in before baking.

It really comes down to no right or wrong way it is the way that works for you that makes it right or wrong.

I add a tablespoon of cognac to mu buttercream icing to help cut the sweetness. Before investing in a large bottle (cause it is expensive) i bought a little sample bottle to give it a whirl.

But i ...

personally i think you were right. You don't want your name attached to sub standard cup cakes, which they would be if they were old.

you could try refrigerating/freezing your cut outs before baking should help with the spreading, but of course this is from someone who hasn't made that recipe.

Well, If you are taking a while to mold your figures, i would switch to a 50/50 mix of gumpaste and fondant, it will buy you more time before drying out.

Make sure to work your gumpaste until it s ...

No you don't need a business account with them, but that would be a long haul for you, i would check prices first. There must be something in Kingston or Pougkeepsie(sp?) that sells in bulk. I do know ...

I would get $50 to $60, but i tend to be on the low side.

I don't go all out with the extracts, never tried the powder although i have seen it. I buy my extracts in bulk at Ginsbergs in Hudson they're on rt 66, I mostly use Vanilla and Almond. Last time i bo ...

I'm about 1/2 way between Albany and Kingston.

Where are you?

contact your local ICES rep they maybe able to help you out. If nothing else you may be able to attend a weekend of sharing and you will be very surprised what you can learn there.

Thanks! Do I hav ...

If you have a restaurant supply store nearby that is probably the most reasonably priced place to get large quantities of extracts

corn syrup is Karo Syrup.