Cakeheads Session Six
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27m
Sometimes, you just need someone to tell you where to begin. This course covers all you need to know to build the foundation for your beautiful cakes.
Section 6 - Covering with Fondant (& getting sharp edges!)
This session covers:
- Which buttercream recipe to use as a layer underneath your fondant
- How to cover your cake with fondant and get SUPAH sharp edges!
- How to properly support cake tiers and stack them without stress
Materials used:
- fondant (Carma Massa Ticino's my FAV)
- fondant smoother(s)
- powdered sugar
- large rolling pin
- straight pin or acupuncture needle
- disposable razor blades
- kitchen knife or exacto knife
- paint brush or spray bottle
- large foam core round
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LINKS & SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
- Carma Massa Ticcino - Rolling Fondant, Tropical - 7 Kg / 15.4 Lbs: https://www.amazon.com/Carma-Massa-Ticcino-Rolling-Tropical/dp/B00C90538S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=29d0efb0084a78a87b1df8413e7dbe6f&language=en_US
- Wilton Easy Glide Fondant Smoother: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Easy-Glide-Fondant-Smoother/dp/B0000VMBQU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ac_md=1-0-VW5kZXIgJDU=-ac_d_pm&crid=2EAEN6TETZ45G&keywords=fondant+smoother&pd_rd_i=B0000VMBQU&pd_rd_r=44840173-38b5-4dae-abaa-79cc50c778d6&pd_rd_w=ngilz&pd_rd_wg=sUfdt&pf_rd_p=aed08533-d0f3-456a-bfcd-3ec60fc417c9&pf_rd_r=MTN9GX08TM5QVV0PJ3BC&psc=1&qid=1566930425&s=home-garden&sprefix=fondant+s,garden,156&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6962cf015cc0196318f23cb898bdedf8&language=en_US
- Innovative Sugarworks Sugar Smoothers, Small and Medium: https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Sugarworks-Smoothers-Sugarcraft-Decorating/dp/B01BK7L2HG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=DND1JN7AAT9U&keywords=innovative+sugarworks+sugar+smoother&qid=1567107263&s=gateway&sprefix=innovative+sugarworks+smooth,aps,156&sr=8-22-spons&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=d8ce9fbfdf219d611f6416f7db4d6582&language=en_US
- Acupuncture Needles 0.20mm x 25mm Blue: https://www.amazon.com/Accupuncture-Needles-0-20mm-25mm-Blue/dp/B00MWUZHUY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=acupuncture+needles&pd_rd_i=B00MWUZHUY&pd_rd_r=ddfec275-e18d-4ef6-9aeb-08787cbfae2c&pd_rd_w=1b4az&pd_rd_wg=1f7wo&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=2FGV7PHG7FE5BJMAQ83X&qid=1569084495&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=d414771090ea5b8a7f5e941749fe8c3c&language=en_US
- Single Edge Industrial Razor Blades By REXBETI, Box of 100: https://www.amazon.com/Single-Industrial-Razor-Blades-REXBETI/dp/B07GJ88YVV/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=15QZYR5BN6RHS&keywords=razor+blades&qid=1567108165&s=hi&sprefix=razor,tools,171&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=142631d3d97132ee7985a4f5fd70c6d7&language=en_US
- X-ACTO #1 Knife, Z Series With Safety Cap: https://www.amazon.com/X-Acto-XZ3601-X-ACTO-Knife-Safety/dp/B005KRSWM6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9b6ddbf7b396fbfe91ef7686b6a5b56f&language=en_US
- Artists' Cake Decorating Brush Set: https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Sugarworks-Complete-Decorating-chocolate/dp/B07GLDVY2W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=innovative+sugarworks+brush&qid=1566678964&s=home-garden&sr=1-2-catcorr&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=e1733eb7b25f23f745ae0e59bba4b4cc&language=en_US
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