Cakeheads Session Six
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