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MacsMom
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:03 pm |
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Geez, you'd think I would've "gotten it" a long, long time ago... I even asked this question a while back, but I had already been doing everything the CC members who replied suggested.
"How do you get sch a nicely cut, perfect edge when you cut the fondant form around the base of a cake?"
I always ended up having to put some kind of border around the bottoms of my tiers, but--ALAS!!--I've figured it out!
Cover the cake with fondant as usual and cut the majority of the excess off. Next, place the on an object so that what's left of the fondant near bottom is suspended. Use a very sharp knife, held horizontally, to trim off the fondant! DUH! |
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neomommy
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:11 pm |
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I always have trouble with this too. Your new technique looks perfect from your picture. I will definately do this next time. Thanks for sharing. |
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sandralita
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:27 pm |
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Thanks for sharing...I always end up having to put borders too. |
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elizw
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crazy4sugar
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:29 pm |
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Thank you! I need all the fondant help I can get. |
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CarolAnn
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:40 pm |
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It always makes a difference to have visuals. Thanks! |
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ceshell
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Great tip, and what an innovative use of Wheat Thins!  |
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roseygirl
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I'll be using that method on my first fondant project coming up... thanks for sharing!  |
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SEAQUEEN
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I always have border problems too. Thank you for the tip  |
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blessBeckysbaking
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I am so greatful for that picture wow that made it so simple to understand did i say THANKSSSSSSSS!!! |
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dynee
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Location: Central Missouri
Birthday: Jun 29
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Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:19 am |
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OK, so you have your clean edge, now how do you get it picked up and on the cake without sticking a finger in it? |
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Biya
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Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:27 am |
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I've seen this done with a can. It was a video on youtube. Looked for it can't find it now but if I do I'll post it. It is a great way to get clean edges. |
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mommicakes
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Sat Oct 13, 2007 6:13 am |
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Thanks for sharing this little trade secret. What a headache saver. Thanks again.  |
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MacsMom
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| dynee wrote: | | OK, so you have your clean edge, now how do you get it picked up and on the cake without sticking a finger in it? |
With clean hands, the MMF is resillient enough for the touch of a few fingers or the palm of a hand. I usually pick up the cake from the bottom; four fingers underneath, gently set it down and slide fingers out.
I'm glad I could finally contribute something to CC!
Here's one more trick I have been doing and it works great for me:
Roll out the fondant on parchment paper instead of greasing up a table or pouring PS all over it. I roll the fondant until it starts to get stuck, then lift the edges of the fondant, slide my hands underneath and flip it over (parchment stays on the table). Roll it some more, flip it again, etc.
Sometimes I have to tug ont he parchment to pull off the fondant, but I've never ruined my fondant with this method.
I have found the best parchment paper at Smart and Final. It is in sheets, found in the aisle by the foil disposable cookware and knifes.
Wilton is a second best. Reynolds comes in last. |
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ceshell
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Sat Oct 13, 2007 2:01 pm |
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| MacsMom wrote: | I have found the best parchment paper at Smart and Final. It is in sheets, found in the aisle by the foil disposable cookware and knifes.
Wilton is a second best. Reynolds comes in last. |
Wow, another great tip. Keep going! |
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