I started taking the fondant/gumpaste Wilton class. This week, we made fondant bows for the tops of our cakes, and started to make flowers (which will continue in next week's class). So far, it's been quite fun. And now, I know how to really make the fondant* bows, because the one time I tried to make them before, it was quite a disaster. (It was a 50/50 gumpaste/fondant mix, not just straight up fondant)
Ironically, I watched my boss make a gumpaste bow the next day at work, but I also wasn't paying very close attention because I was also detailing a '72 Chevelle cake. ;)
Definitely liking this class better than the "beginner" course, although I'm sure I could learn all this stuff at work, too. I just wish someone could teach me how to make pregnant lady cake toppers who don't look, well, fat. I'll sign up for that class in a heartbeat. (Unless it's in Vancouver.)
(PS, I've started my list of cake contests here. Please comment/email/facebook/twitter me if you have anything to add!!)
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Hi, Kelsie! I think your bow is fantastic! I am always just a bit disappointed that fondant looks so wonderful and never tastes so good. I think that's the next breakthrough in frosting -- good-tasting fondant! What do you think?
Thank you! I do think that tasteless fondant is a horrible tease... but have you ever tried Fondarific? Personally, I think it tastes fabulous. And on top of that, it's easy to work with, too. You should check them out! :)
http://fondarific.com/
Excellent! I've never heard of it or tried it, but I sure will look for it! Thank you!
Thanks for letting us know Kelsie. Will consider it.
You can also try the 2lb buckets of Duff's fondant at Michael's. Although it's not marked, Fondarific does manufacture this fondant. Use a 50% off coupon and it's only $10!
Just make sure to get the 2lb buckets...the smaller deco packs are Satin Ice, which is another brand of fondant, but I don't like it as much. Of course, your preferences might be different than mine, so feel free to try that too! :D
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