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Decorating cakes

YellowLabMom — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:03:48 GMT

Do any of you like to decorate cakes? I took a class about 10 years ago. I only completed course 1. It's always something I was fascinated with, ever since I was a little girl.

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NoelSeven — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:15:28 GMT

Hi there!

I took the Wilton class for cake decorating some years ago, also. Loved it! My daughter took the beginners and advanced course, she's really good at it.

Wilton also has yearly books they put out to keep us in touch with what's new in decorating. If you have a Michael's store nearby, they carry the books and needed supplies.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:43:24 GMT

I do not but my mom was a great cake decorator....she made doll cakes for our birthdays....a semi round cake, flat on the bottom and a barbie type doll down in the center and she would decocrate the entire cake...she also made a few wedding cakes, she could knit and crochet too!! Me...not so good at those things but I am a bit crafty.......

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debic — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 01:48:51 GMT

It's a lot of fun. I have Wilton books from the early 80's. I just taught myself. Once you get the hang of it it's pretty easy. Time consuming is all.

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Vamp — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 01:55:47 GMT

I admire those who can decorate cakes, but I'm not one of them. I rarely bake cakes, so I would never get the chance to practice.

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sfnative — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 02:51:16 GMT

I decorate as well. Also was a necessary part of my commercial bakery that I had going for 6 years. Still keep the tips around and use the large ones all the time for piping potatoes and toppings on pies. Those two things are so easy to do and can be accomplished by someone who is barely a beginner.

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Lillyrose — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 02:51:35 GMT

I took a class about 25 years ago and still love decorating cakes. Labor intensive but fun.

No desire to do wedding cakes however!

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YellowLabMom — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 06:49:05 GMT

It's been several years since I've worked with any of my decorating supplies. In the new year I am wanting to have a couple of friends over on a Saturday and us break out the decorating kits to practice. I never could master the basic rose very well so I am wanting to get that down.

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debic — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:54:06 GMT

On 12/30/2014 YellowLabMom said: It's been several years since I've worked with any of my decorating supplies. In the new year I am wanting to have a couple of friends over on a Saturday and us break out the decorating kits to practice. I never could master the basic rose very well so I am wanting to get that down.

I find using a smaller nail works pretty well, and I just use the petal tip as opposed to making a mound with a round tip. I know we're our biggest critics and what doesn't look good to us is probably ok. Throw some leaves down and drop the rose on top.

This is a basic cake that I do often in different colors.

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BetJill — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:00:46 GMT

Yes!! I have always loved to bake, and this year started my own custom cake business. I love working with fondant and creating beautiful designs. I plan to become licensed by my state as a home bakery business in 2015 and start expanding my business. You can see my work on my Instagram page. Just search for my user name: custom_cakes_by_beth.

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VaBelle35 — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:06:24 GMT

Yes, I have taken all the classes plus specialized classes in making various types of flowers in icing and sugar paste.

It's a lot of fun. But can be an expensive hobby when you start buying all the toys ;o)

I took most classes at our local adult ed or community college. I took one Wilton class at Michaels and will never do that again. They are not set up for it with sinks for clean up and the room is small. It is best to take one in a Home Ec room so you have refrigerators and sinks and everything you could possibly need.

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05gage25 — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:39:21 GMT

Nice job, debc!! Wish I could do that. Love the anniversary cake, especially!

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Mominohio — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 18:21:31 GMT

debc, very nice cakes. I've never taken a class, but it would be fun to learn. We no longer have much opportunity for a decorated cake, but it would be nice to do when needed.