Newbies Introduce Yourself
Hi newbies,
Welcome to Cakes We Bake. Please introduce yourself here.
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Permalink Reply by June Kowalczyk on -
Welcome Penny
We are ALL our worst enemies when it comes to decorating, or anything else for that matter. You sound much further ahead then I was when I started. That's when my children were small as well. Did it for a few yrs., then all went on the back burner when I went back to work & kids were in sports. Started back up about 5 yrs ago.
I just finished a Ring Box for a engagement cake. It was 1/2 fondant, 1/2 gumpaste. It was nice & hard, sitting quietly in our spare room. Then hubby decided we didn't need the AC on & opened the windows. It has been humid here where I live. Well went up this aft, & it was starting to go soft!! GRrrrrr. I re-positioned, & moved it to a cooler room, in a closet. Fingers crossed it gets hard again!
Ah Penny..... the joys & trials of decorating! It is just a hobby, & I love it,I don't know why I make myself crazy!!
Hope you enjoy the site & we can help you where we can.
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Permalink Reply by Shirley Wilson on
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I have been bad about not checking this forum more often. Lots of new members and may I say "Welcome" to each of you?
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Permalink Reply by Helen Morrison-Harris on
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Grace Fischer said:Hi my name is Grace Fischer. I am from a little town in Florida. I think this is a wonderful web site but unfortunately I don't know how to use it. If anyone can give me any tips I would greatly appreciate it.
Hey ya Grace I am still having probs with the site.. and i have been a member for a while.. still don't quite understand the workings of it. I suppose I would if I spent more time on here. :)
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Hi Penny, welcome to the forum. Don't be hard on yourself, it will come to you as you go along. Lots to learn yes, but lots of people here who are willing to help, share or answer a question. Being patient isn't one of my qualities either, I am kind of a "I want to see the finished product now!" But after having many cakes or techniques not turn out as planned because I rushed it I have finally learned to take it one step at a time. That isn't easy to do when you have two little ones. You will find as many of us have that decorating at night when they are asleep is easier. Take pictures, even if you aren't happy with the results, you will be amazed at your progress with each cake.
And Grace if I haven't said so before, welcome! Glad that Isaac kind of skirted around Florida and hope all is well in your area.
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Permalink Reply by susan littlechild on -
Hi, my name is Susan,
I joined a few days ago. I don't have a business, I am just a home baker who loves making cakes and want's to expand my knowledge.
I am baking a cake for my mothers 80th birthday soon and it will be first time I will be attempting sugar gum paste flowers and decorations. I have been watching loads of video's on YouTube regarding this and found them to be very helpful.
What I could use some advice on is when to actually make the cake, when to make the gum paste decorations etc etc. Her birthday is October 6th.
Any advice from you experienced ladies would be much appreciated .
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Permalink Reply by June Kowalczyk on
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Depends on what medium for the flowers Susan. 100% fondant can take up to a week to 2 wks to dry depending on the humidity where you live. Fondant/tylose .... Fondant/gumpaste 50/50... Those 2 less time. Fastest is 100%. gumpaste. I know.... Very confusing?? Everyone has their own preference of which medium they use, comes from experience. Generally speaking tho, I would say start minimum 10-11 days before to make your flowers. Make a extra couple if you can in case of breakage.
As far as the cake, I have baked & froze my cakes a month ahead. Well wrapped of course. I generally bake a week before & freeze. Cake becomes moist, and is easier to crumb coat when slightly cold. Say party is a Sat, I take my cake out Thur night, put in fridge. The Fri, cover with BC/fondant & add my decorations. Doing things in stages spreads out all the work. I have done from start to finish in one day...... way to hard, physically & mentally. This way cake is done day before, any "surprises" can be dealt with and you can relax. You're not scrambling the day of getting stressed out.
Hope this info helps you. Anymore questions were all here to help.
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Permalink Reply by Carol Dorrington on -
Hi Theresa. I am also a newbie glad to meet you. I am in dilemma. My grandaughter wants to make a cake with Fairies on it for her Mom's birththday. Do you ar anyone else have ay suggestions as to how I would go about this daunting task.
Carol
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Permalink Reply by Sylvia Moya on -
Hello, my name is Sylvia Moya, I joined this week. I live in Texas. I was looking through google about cake designs and came across this website. I have been baking cakes mostly for family for 40 years and trying to keep up with the new techniques. I love to challenge myself on what I feel is impossible to do. I have not charged for a cake in years, never knew exactly what was the appropriate amount to charge and still don't! I love looking at all the different cake designs on here =) Looking forward to learning new things!
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Permalink Reply by June Kowalczyk on
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Welcome Sylvia. :0)
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Permalink Reply by art deco cakes by galidink on
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HI ALL NEW COMERS! WELCOME TO THE BEST SITE YOU WILL EVER KNOW , AWESOME PEP'S HERE , ENJOY KEEP ON CAKING ; ) I BEEN HERE SINCE LAST YR ! AND LEARNED SO MUCH FROM ALL MY FRIEND S HERE ; )
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Permalink Reply by Mary Ponds on -
Hi I am 54 years old. I live in Charleston SC. I enjoy doing cakes as a hobby just for family and close friends and especially the children. I have not taken cake decorating classes. After looking on You tube I got hooked on cakes so I just researched and looked at a lot of videos. I have never attempted to do royal icing or fondant. I have only stuck with butter cream. One day I may get brave enough to try some other things.
I just wanted to thank all of you for all the information that I am reading and learning on this forum. Much to read and much to learn!!! I have really enjoyed looking at the cake pictures also. I can see there are many talented and artistic people here. I am glad that I found this forum!!!!
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hi Mary , this is the best site ever ! i learned so much from all my friends iv made here in the last yr/ &1/2 , they are awesome , like you iv been learning on my own , and every thing i see i want to learn ! i am hooked also
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