Working with shimmer dusts

Adding a shimmer finish to a specialty cake can really add a new dimension to the finish of the cake.

In this post I wanted to describe the two ways that we apply shimmer to our cakes. They are so simple.

1. Dust the shimmer onto cake straight from container. To do this you need a very good quality fat brush. Simply brush the shimmer all over. In my opinion this is ideal for white shimmer on white icing.

2. Mix shimmer with rose water and apply. To do this you need to mix shimmer (usually white) with decorator's rose water (also known as rose spirit). You may need to experiment with the amounts. Using a very good quality and wide artist brush brush onto cake in long strokes. You will need to do multiple coats to get the best effect so don't let the mix become too gluggy or thick. In my opinion this option is ideal for applying over coloured fondant.

I used technique 2 on the wedding cake above. The fondant was a mixture of dusty pink and rose pink and then multiple layers of shimmer/rose water.

Have fun playing with shimmer.

Til next time,

Belinda

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There's nothing quite like ...

an elegant white wedding cake!
I really do love making all different styles and colours of cakes but for romance I think it is hard to beat a beautiful white wedding cake. I finished the above cake this morning for a lovely couple who are getting married through the week at Jenolan Caves. The two tiered cake is finished with a white lustre, piping base and starglazer lillies.
Congratulations Lee and Ami we wish you every happiness in your lives together.

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Jenolan Caves Wedding Cake

Madhatter Wedding Cake

I made this madhatter cake for Natalie and Zachary's wedding this week. They are getting married on Saturday but wanted to pick the cake up today(Thursday) which is a really great idea as it saves money on delivery and doesn't leave all the running around til the last minute.

Natalie's mum was still getting over the fact that they weren't having a traditional wedding cake but both agreed the cake looked great and just what the couple were after!

There are many different ways that people make madhatters (or wonky/whimsical cakes as some like to call them). I am a big believer that the art of cake making is a way for the cake artist to express their own style and ideas but this madhatter shape is by far my favourite. The sharp edges and the carving just give a great wow factor.

To learn this style I attended at cake demo last year at Planet Cake and found it so useful. I'm not sure if they are running this as a demo any more but it is well worth attending a workshop.

A funky week of cakes

I had the pleasure of meeting with an especially lovely couple on this very cold Winter's morning. I must say that I am itching to make their cake as it is going to be GORGEOUS!!! But we'll have to wait til October to see it complete (that is one very exciting part of this business - there is always something to look forward to).



The cakes for this week were both a little funky I think. The first one here is for a couple that were married over a year ago when OS and their family have thrown them a celebration wedding party on their return. Both musicians the brief was for a modern yet classic cake that incorporated their colour theme and their love of music.





This fun 21st cake was based on a design by American Cake Artist Kate Sullivan of Lovin Sullivan Cakes.

The cake is finished with fondant applique, hand painting and piping. I love the finish and so did Alex. Happy 21st Alex - hope you have a fabulous party!!!

The following week is busy with lots of client appointments getting organised for the Spring Wedding Season. Make sure that if your wedding is coming up that you don't leave your run too late...

Til next Time

Belinda

Black and White Weddings

Black and White weddings are very fashionable at the moment and I just love them! There is something about black and white that adds an elemant of glamour and elegance. What do you think?

Here are some of my favourite black and white cakes from the last few months:

Of course black and white makes the perfect colour combination for any event. I just love this madhatter made recently for a clients birthday. Lucky duck!

Makes me want to plan a black and white party. Is it too soon to start planning my birthday party (it's late November!)?

Have a great day,

Belinda

Winter Wedding Cakes

Being winter it is the quiet season in terms of weddings. Last week I had the privilidge of making two wedding cakes - it is always is a privildge to make a cake for such a special occassion. Funnily enough both were two tier squares with orchid sugar flowers .... yet with very different results.