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Sparkly Rainbow and Easy Clouds

Tiered Cakes • 20m

ACRYLIC FROSTING GUIDE DISCS PLEATED
SARASOTA STENCIL BY JULIE DEFFENSE
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES GOLD
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES BLUE
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES DEEP PINK
EDIBLE GLUE BY PME
EDIBLE GLITTER JUMBO JARS (Red, gold, green, blue, purple)
PME PREMIUM ROLLED FONDANT WHITE - 2LB.
MOLD SET CLOUDS

Notes:

add about 1 Tablespoon of tylose or CMC powder to @a baseball sized amount of fondant
link to the exact size of the boho/tall rainbow template Shawna used in this video... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v5HAPhMKKcIf63Zzl790innOvpRBUDf3c2JM5DY11NU/edit
make rainbow ahead of time and let dry overnight
use fondant smoother to create thin rolls
fill cloud molds fully and bounce on surface to get rid of air bubbles

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

Discount item links (evilcakegenius.com):
- Acrylic Frosting Guide Discs Pleated: https://evilcakegenius.com/new-stuff/new-equipment/acrylic-frosting-guide-discs-pleated.html
- Sarasota Stencil by Julie Deffense: https://evilcakegenius.com/stencils/stencils-for-cakes/ecg-essential-cake-stencils/sarasota-stencil-by-julie-deffense.html
- Wafer Paper Butterflies Gold: https://evilcakegenius.com/equipment-supplies/food-products/edible-decorations/wafer-paper-butterflies-gold.html
- Wafer Paper Butterflies Blue: https://evilcakegenius.com/wafer-paper-butterflies-blue-blue-vivid.html
- Wafer Paper Butterflies Deep Pink: https://evilcakegenius.com/wafer-paper-butterflies-deep-pink-pink-vivid.html
- Edible Glue by PME: https://evilcakegenius.com/equipment-supplies/decorating-tools/flower-making-essentials/edible-glue-by-pme.html
- Edible Glitter Jumbo Jars: https://evilcakegenius.com/equipment-supplies/food-products/edible-jeewel-dust-glitter/glitzy-as-hell-edible-glitter-jumbo-jars.html
- PME Premium Rolled Fondant White, 2lb: https://evilcakegenius.com/new-stuff/new-supplies/pme-premium-rolled-fondant-white-2lb.html
- Mold Set Clouds: https://evilcakegenius.com/equipment-supplies/decorating-tools/chocolate-molds/nature/mold-set-clouds.html

Other links:
- Related tutorial: making wafer paper daisies, Sun and Clouds Cake with Rainbow & Daisy Field: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/sun-and-clouds-cake-with-rainbow-daisy-field

RECIPES
- SUPER Easy Meringue Buttercream (Vanilla or Chocolate!)
- White Almond Sour Cream Cake (WASC)
- Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

SUPPLIES
- Press'n Seal with Griptex, 100 sq ft: https://amzn.to/3pcmNch
- PME CL18 Adjustable Slicer 18" Cake Leveller: https://www.amazon.com/PME-CL18-Adjustable-Slicer-Leveller/dp/B00CBF7Q7W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2LYT71NFJQU1V&keywords=cake+leveler&qid=1567098498&s=gateway&sprefix=cake+level,aps,163&sr=8-8&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=dbe042f432aed130529f28774a44ea3c&language=en_US
- Artisan Accents Gel Pastes: https://www.thesweetchalet.com/shop-1/Chocolate-Chameleon-&-Gel-Coloring-by-Artisan-Accents-c59645319
- Stainless Steel Pastry Scraper Bench Scraper, 8 inch: https://amzn.to/3vmWsN2
- Kapro 227-08 Toolbox Level, 9-Inch: https://www.amazon.com/Kapro-227-08-Toolbox-Level-9-Inch/dp/B001N3FCNS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=small+level&qid=1560370165&s=gateway&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a18322b180ccef7206f49b22e435e1e6&language=en_US
- Foam Core Cake Board Round White, 14 x 1/2 Inches by GSA: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CYAEGQ8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9a2c46f610121630f1f9fa38d31eba2f&language=en_US
- Professional Spatula Set, Stainless Steel Oversized Hamburger Flipper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H4NN6T3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=819c1b582c94a219c3c505d567b354c9&language=en_US
- Fractionated Coconut Oil, Food Grade: https://amzn.to/36pHSrQ
- Sweet Sticks Edible Art Decorative Cake Paint 0.5 Oz, Metallic Honey Gold: https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Sticks-Decorative-Milliliters-Metallic/dp/B07H7C17JX/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Edible+Art+Paint,+honey+gold&qid=1571251853&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=37f438c18afdd49c5215ec8c2fba784e&language=en_US
- Decora 26 Gauge White Floral Wire Stem, 16 inch, 50/Package: https://www.amazon.com/DECORA-Gauge-White-Floral-Package/dp/B010NLWZNA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=28+g+floral+wire+white&qid=1571235000&sr=8-7-spons&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=2dacc69844cdef990fb5587b2a87dd3a&language=en_US
- 20 Gauge Oasis Floral Wire, Pack of 150: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JG31BD2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=ef5405694a8bc462d00f588a93542da5&language=en_US
- Safety Seal Food Barrier: https://www.amazon.com/Doric-Cakecraft-Safety-Seal-Barrier/dp/B01MYYC74C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1485641793&sr=1-1&keywords=safety+seal&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9f8ebb4c2a6fc499477581e636112f19&language=en_US
- Cousin Craft & Jewelry Making Tool Kit, 3-Piece Pliers: https://amzn.to/2OlgZgH
- Ruesious Marble Makeup Brush Set with Brush Holder Pot: https://amzn.to/2XSo0e4

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