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Post by emmascakes.co.uk on May 26, 2006 12:53:11 GMT -2
The traditional wedding cake job is upon me. It;s a two tiered cake, the tiers are stacked with one (8") set at the edge of the bottom one (12") so it's off centre. Then I'm doing roses cascading down the tiers. Those of you who know my stuff - it's not me at all  However I am doing it for someone who lives in my village and I want it to be perfect for them. I'm having trouble with the roses. I know how to make them and they do look like roses - but they take AGES. Is there any hort cut? I'm using balls of flowerpaste rolled flat and each roses must have ten of these in it. I'd love any tips as I'm going to be going spare over the next month making these if they keep taking as long as they have done. |
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Post by rach on May 26, 2006 12:59:42 GMT -2
hmm they do take along time..just cos of the amount of petals....You could try the all in one rose cutter I must admit I have never tried it..but it is suppose to be quicker but maybe someone who has used it could help..
It will be worth it in the end..but I think its just the thought of making all those roses.....
Good luck
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Post by dkcrooby on May 26, 2006 14:42:50 GMT -2
Hi, I use a quick rose cutter and although it's not botanically correct, it makes quite a good rose. I've used them on this dummy cake. It's a lot quicker and i was amazed at how many i made in one sitting.  |
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Post by emmascakes.co.uk on May 26, 2006 17:02:54 GMT -2
Your roses look great and if they're not strictly accurate I care not a fig, they look fab to me! So I've ordered some cutters off ebay in a few different sizes and I'm going to have a go. Fortunately the cake isn't due until 30th June so I have plenty of time. I worked out I'd need to make about 2 roses a day, but they take so long that this prospect was depressing me. I'll let you know how I get on, thanks for the help and piccie! p.s. just a note about this forum. I'm a member of another forum about dog owning and it can get SO pregnant dogy and nasty. This forum is lovely though, I don't think I've come across even a whiff of unpleasantness and everyone is so friendly and nice - good work ladies!  |
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Post by emmascakes.co.uk on May 26, 2006 17:04:05 GMT -2
OK, that's interesting. I used a word implying that the forum could get very unpleasant in a female dog type way and it's been changed to 'pregnan't which wasn't my meaning at all!
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Post by rach on May 27, 2006 6:11:00 GMT -2
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Post by marjycat on May 27, 2006 9:29:42 GMT -2
Emma
It might help if you make your roses in stages rather than completing them - say one session making all the centres, next session putting the first layer (2 petals, then three petals) on, then the next session putting the next 4 or 5 petal layer on, and so on. Means you're only having to do one size of cutting at a time. I certainly find this is the easiest and most sane way of making lots of them, and it means they get a better chance of the inside layers to dry.
Marjorie
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Post by rach on May 27, 2006 10:26:53 GMT -2
thats wot i do when making loads..I had acutally forgotton that cos I havent made loads in ages ..lol..
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Post by emmascakes.co.uk on May 30, 2006 7:25:52 GMT -2
Yay! The rose cutters are WONDERFUL - I am so unbelieveably happy with them. I bought three different sizes and have just made five roses in about five minutes. Thank you SO much for recommending them. A huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders!
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Post by rach on May 30, 2006 9:43:43 GMT -2
r these the all in one rose cutters emma..if so which ones did u buy......only got the single peatal ones...so might invest and give em a try...lol...so glad u r happy now
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Post by emmascakes.co.uk on May 30, 2006 10:24:43 GMT -2
They're the all in one rose cutters and they're fab. I normally hate cutters as the icing sticks and they sometimes have a frayed edge to them, but these are fab. You just fold each petal round and hey presto - roses!
I've iced both tiers now and put them together. I'm ahead of schedule which is fab.
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Post by rach on May 30, 2006 12:58:05 GMT -2
well done u.....r they plastic or metal cutters..wot colour r the roses going to be...cant wait to see it...
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Post by emmascakes.co.uk on May 30, 2006 14:32:59 GMT -2
The cutters are plastic, an unattractive hospital beigey colour. The roses are all cream and the cake is white. I'm dying to add sparkle and wacky swirls etc. but am having to be restrained. I've made 15 roses so far and reckon I need about 70ish. I won't start sticking them on until I've done them all and put calyxes on them etc. Not due until June 30th but I'd like it done by the end of this week or next really. I'd like the bride to see it and say if she thinks anything could be added etc.
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Post by dkcrooby on May 30, 2006 15:13:39 GMT -2
I'm pleased you're happy with the quick cutters, they're actually the only way i know how to make roses. Also can't wait to see the cake!
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Post by rach on May 30, 2006 16:42:59 GMT -2
tell u wot though...depending on how you are postioning your roses..if they r how i imagine them to be you will only see the tops of the roses you wont see the base if they r all just and trailing down...If that is the case dont bother with calyxes cos u wont see em.
If some r exposed just put them on those ones..saves abit more time.......and then sprinkle with GLITTER...lol....you just have to put it somewehere...lol....
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However I am doing it for someone who lives in my village and I want it to be perfect for them.
