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I will post a picture of the cake when its done - it's due the 2nd of September so I'll have it finished (hopefully) the day before. It's a bit more traditional than most of the cakes I do but that's good as it'll be a nice addition to my portfolio to show that i can do the old-fashioned stuff as well if you really want me too!


Wow, you're clever. I'm a cake decorator too so I can appreciate all the time you have put into making the rose. Love the tinge of pink in the centre Clapping


The tinge of pink is somethng I saw in a book by Alan Dunn. The man is a genius! He also advised about putting the mixture of green, white and yellow at the base of the petals to make the centre 'glow' and I think it's very effective and made the flower look very realistic. I only hope my client appreciates it!


Alan Dunn is fantastic with colours. I've always wanted to do one of his workshops but never managed to. He's a geordie just like me! I once had lessons from Linda Pawsey (another very talented cake decorator) on modelling figures in sugar and cold porcelain.

Looking forward to seeing the finished cake Thumbs Up


I've never done a course *blush* my grandma taught me some stuff when I was younger and I enjoyed the arty bits but could never make the cakes well. However, for some reason my friends started to ask me to make cakes and then I realised that I could actually cook a decent cake and then I got a Mich Turner book and it reawakened the passion and the whole business thing has gone from there really! People seem to like what I do and most of my work is from people who had attended an event with one of cakes which is the best way Smiler

This more like my usual style:



littleleicesterfox
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Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:
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Originally posted by Clipboard:
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Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:
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Originally posted by Clipboard:
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Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:
I will post a picture of the cake when its done - it's due the 2nd of September so I'll have it finished (hopefully) the day before. It's a bit more traditional than most of the cakes I do but that's good as it'll be a nice addition to my portfolio to show that i can do the old-fashioned stuff as well if you really want me too!


Wow, you're clever. I'm a cake decorator too so I can appreciate all the time you have put into making the rose. Love the tinge of pink in the centre Clapping


The tinge of pink is somethng I saw in a book by Alan Dunn. The man is a genius! He also advised about putting the mixture of green, white and yellow at the base of the petals to make the centre 'glow' and I think it's very effective and made the flower look very realistic. I only hope my client appreciates it!


Alan Dunn is fantastic with colours. I've always wanted to do one of his workshops but never managed to. He's a geordie just like me! I once had lessons from Linda Pawsey (another very talented cake decorator) on modelling figures in sugar and cold porcelain.

Looking forward to seeing the finished cake Thumbs Up


I've never done a course *blush* my grandma taught me some stuff when I was younger and I enjoyed the arty bits but could never make the cakes well. However, for some reason my friends started to ask me to make cakes and then I realised that I could actually cook a decent cake and then I got a Mich Turner book and it reawakened the passion and the whole business thing has gone from there really! People seem to like what I do and most of my work is from people who had attended an event with one of cakes which is the best way Smiler


I used to do a lot of cakes for people but never really charged what they were worth so I don't do it anymore. I'm really glad you are making a success out of it though as it is a very satisfying and rewarding hobby.

Unless you already do it can I make a suggestion? If you photograph the finished cake then view it on a large scale (say the computer) the photograph shows any blank spaces that need decoration. I did this when I did my Daughter's wedding cake which was burgundy roses with trailing ivy. It looked lovely to the naked eye but when viewed on screen it definitely needed a bit more. Thumbs Up
Clipboard
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Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:
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Originally posted by Clipboard:
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Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:
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Originally posted by Clipboard:
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Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:
I will post a picture of the cake when its done - it's due the 2nd of September so I'll have it finished (hopefully) the day before. It's a bit more traditional than most of the cakes I do but that's good as it'll be a nice addition to my portfolio to show that i can do the old-fashioned stuff as well if you really want me too!


Wow, you're clever. I'm a cake decorator too so I can appreciate all the time you have put into making the rose. Love the tinge of pink in the centre Clapping


The tinge of pink is somethng I saw in a book by Alan Dunn. The man is a genius! He also advised about putting the mixture of green, white and yellow at the base of the petals to make the centre 'glow' and I think it's very effective and made the flower look very realistic. I only hope my client appreciates it!


Alan Dunn is fantastic with colours. I've always wanted to do one of his workshops but never managed to. He's a geordie just like me! I once had lessons from Linda Pawsey (another very talented cake decorator) on modelling figures in sugar and cold porcelain.

Looking forward to seeing the finished cake Thumbs Up


I've never done a course *blush* my grandma taught me some stuff when I was younger and I enjoyed the arty bits but could never make the cakes well. However, for some reason my friends started to ask me to make cakes and then I realised that I could actually cook a decent cake and then I got a Mich Turner book and it reawakened the passion and the whole business thing has gone from there really! People seem to like what I do and most of my work is from people who had attended an event with one of cakes which is the best way Smiler

This more like my usual style:





You are so talented! Very artistic and you also seem to love what you do which is fabulous!!!

Well done you! Thumbs Up I wouldn't have a clue where to start! Valentine
The Devil In Diamante
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Originally posted by Clipboard:

I used to do a lot of cakes for people but never really charged what they were worth so I don't do it anymore. I'm really glad you are making a success out of it though as it is a very satisfying and rewarding hobby.

Unless you already do it can I make a suggestion? If you photograph the finished cake then view it on a large scale (say the computer) the photograph shows any blank spaces that need decoration. I did this when I did my Daughter's wedding cake which was burgundy roses with trailing ivy. It looked lovely to the naked eye but when viewed on screen it definitely needed a bit more. Thumbs Up


That is something I haven't heard before but a great suggestion! Definitely something I'll be using - I need all the help I can get! It's more of an overgrown hobby than a proper business (for the moment anyway) but it keeps me busy and it's really nice to feel I achieve something whilst I'm at home looking after kids!
littleleicesterfox

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