cake decorating help

[kazzi29]

right i was at a wedding fair yesterday and this cake litterally made me stop and just stare....and shout i want it i want it i want it!!! at niall like a crazed bride to be lol

i want to try to recreate it as the shop wanted alot more money than i budgeted for one....im not going to stack it so will put it on one of those teir stands i like the G shaped one or the one thats Y'ish shape

im just wondering were i would get the gems and the broach type things as i have been ebaying for ages and cant find anything...

[Busy_B]

Kazzi, I'll do a little looking for you a little later (leaving in a few minutes to take daughter to gymnastics). I have a few ideas/thoughts that I'll let you know about.

[kazzi29]

ok cool thanks i may not get straight back as i may be in bed but look forward to what you suggest

[SusanF]

Hi Kazzi, that is a beautiful cake Try googling 'rhinestones' and you'll be spoiled for choice!!!!

[mags]

That is really lovely

[kazzi29]

i have managed to find these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT" target="_blank
but there not flat back and im scared that ifi push them to much they will pull and tear the icing? i dont really want them sticking out from the icing just the look of flat back gems on the icing....

[RosemaryH]

I have used this seller http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/cake-decs" target="_blank" target="_blank on e-bay and if she does not have what you are looking for she may be able to get it for you.

Rosemary

Edit Just remembered another one that is extrememy helpful. http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/middlehurst123" target="_blank

[Lisa]

it is a very pretty cake, but i have to ask are they food safe, and if they are not edible, will you put a note next to the cake asking people to ensure all the diamonds are removed so they dont choke, espesh with little children, i know my 2 wont give a 2nd thought to it and just eat.

[SusanF]

Kazzi, rhinestones are flat backed and you really can get them on loads of web sites and in a huge variety of colours and sizes. I got some hotfix ones a while ago (I wouldn't recommend these for a cake as they come with glue on them), but I can't remember what web site I used. You could take a look here to give you an idea of what's available.

I do agree with Lisa though - it would be awful if someone did try to eat one.

[Busy_B]

Sorry it took a while. Things have been a little crazy. The others have already mentioned most of what I was going to. As far as I know, there are no edible decorations like the ones on the cake. You can find the little gold and silver balls that are edible, but that's about it. I agree that you would want to stick with a flat backed decoration because it will be easier to stick on the cake with a little bit of icing. As for the bows and decorations on them, it looks like they just took a satin type ribbon to make the bows and then used a gem decoration to cover up the center. I'm sure you could find something decorative that you liked or simply make one by gluing rhinestones onto a piece of cardboard maybe to make your own.

One downside of a cake like this has already been mentioned--everything has to be taken off before serving. As long as the people cutting the cake are made aware of this before hand, it's fine. The other thing depends on how you and OH plan on cutting the first piece. The easiest thing to do would probably to have a small section in the back where there's no gems so you don't have to take them off before you cut. If the ribbon ends in the back, then you can just gently pull one side of it open to cut the slice without affecting the front of it. Also make sure there's a bag or seperate place where everything can be put when it's taken off so it doesn't get in the way of serving.

It is a beautiful cake, and is definitely an easy one to do on your own. The stand is a good idea, but feel free to try a stacked cake if you really like that look!

[kazzi29]

oh my someone swallowing them.....
i will make the hotel aware that everything must be took off the cake b4 consumption
alltho theres not going to be many children at the evening reception...or i may designate a cake cutter/disher outer....
i have found some flat back ones in all shapes and colours....im thinking large clear ones with some light pink smaller ones scattered about...just to give it a bit more colour?