Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Birthday Cakes and Cake Dummies

I have decided that I am going to make a cake for Mama's Birthday this month. It will not be just any cake, but a big beautiful fondant covered cake! It will be an ivory color with fondant folds, silver bead trim, and gum paste roses. I have a picture of EXACTLY what I want it to look like.
I copied this picture off of a website, but can not remember for my life where. Sorry!! :-( I wish I did so I could rave about the artist that created this beautiful cake!!! Well anyway, This is what I want to make for Mama, except with only three tiers instead of four. I think the color and details are just sooo gorgeous. So my next step is to learn how to make the gum paste roses. I have watched quite a few tutorials on Youtube, and I feel pretty confidant in my abilities. Now I need to find a 40% off coupon, and buy my supplies from Joann's or Michaels. :-)

Also, when looking at this picture, I am wondering what exactly is the shape of the fondant folds that are laid on the cake. They fit so perfectly that I am wondering how they are cut so precise. Or do they maybe "stretch" and "ease" them into place? I have no idea! I guess I will have to just give it a go, and learn myself. :-)

I found a great place that makes cake dummies. :-D They are extremely reasonably priced, and so very close, so the shipping won't cost me an arm and a leg! I am soooo excited! I want to order both round and square in 6, 8, 10, 12, 14" sizes. That way, I can practice with them and work on building a portfolio, so I can have some nice pictures to post when I am ready to set up a website! :-) Yippie! I really can not wait until the day Shawn and I can work on a website! That will rock!

I was browsing on cakecentral and got a revelation. Bachelor and bachelorette cakes! Why have I NEVER thought of that?! Some of the cakes that many people choose are pretty wild! whole-body-nude cakes, certain-body-part cakes, etc. I was reading about it, and I was wondering how many people would want a cake for their party?? Even if it is not one that falls under the X-rated category, but just a cake to celebrate... I wonder....

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