When I watch a new video, I have the urge to rush to the kitchen and make and decorate a cake! Thanks for your great videos! I am going to order one of those strip cutters for sure!
Karolyn I know for sure I was one that requested this video and I super appreciate you filming this even though it caused you a little trouble… Super Annoying as you so often say 😂 I have learned sooooo much from you ! I so often copy and paste your videos in cake groups when someone requests help with a technique! I love how you keep it real and laugh at yourself … my daughter watched a few of your videos and said that if I lived near you , we’d probably be besties 😂
Awwww it was you!! See, I take mental notes when I'm asked. It just takes some time until I make them again to film it LOL I appreciate you sharing my videos, thank you BFF! 😂
Custom lettering like this takes forever but believe it or not some of my customers do notice and they appreciate it! Cookie cutter letters are great but you know… this is more cool :)
So cute! Several of your techniques have really helped me a lot. I was buying different cutters for everything before, but not anymore! Thanks for sharing.
My heavy name is in route to the venue. I made the name plate 3 days ago so that was before this video. Now I am super worried that it will slide. Gosh I hope not!!!! I am wearing one of your shirts at the moment and just ordered your new one. I can’t wait to get it!!! Love them! Thank you for all you do for us. I will definitely follow these guidelines for my next heavy name plate. I also just bought the strip cutter.
I think you’ll be fine without the toothpicks. I only did it with this because someone asked me to show how I anchor heavier decorations. It really didn’t need it though. And thank you!! I just designed the other shirt the other day, I’m having so much fun doing that!
Thanks so much for the tip placing the name holder! I was always worried if them falling and adding too much icing. Love the name idea you are so creative!
I'm glad you showed us your struggles and annoying parts and how to cope with them. The kake looks adorable! Thank you for another awesome video! Btw..I'm Ange too! 😁
Thank you so much I didn’t know Wilton fondant didn’t harder with tylose powder that’s has been my problem I guess time to start making my own ty for your videos
Thank you💕 you just answered my question as to WHY my fondant just won’t harden. I though the Tylos was old but it’s because I use Wilton fondant 🤦🏻♀️
You are so funny. I love when your tutorials are in my in box because you brighten my darkest day. I'm glad you included the part where you had trouble with the name. It shows me if someone who makes cakes as gorgeous as yours can still have problems than there is hope for me yet. Question what is the link to your Amazon list 🤔. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜
I had this same thing happen to me as I was cutting out the grinch. It doesn’t take much tylose powder but it takes more than what I thought. AND I needed to let it sit out longer than I allowed (I got impatient.). Second try was better.
Yes you can! I mentioned that a few times, I just wanted to show what to do if you needed a really big circle or other shape that you don't have a cutter for.
Ok... Another weird question... I have some cake dummy's, I am wanting to use as practice, and decorate for photos for my portfolio. Is it possible to cover the cake dummy in fondant and then pipe on it? I was thinking of covering the dummy in fondant, and make a "Shortening Frosting" basically white Buttercream Frosting but all shortening no butter. Then pipe like I would normally do, or Maybe do a stencil pattern. I know if I don't dye the frosting or fondant, the frosting won't stain the fondant. But wondering if I would be able to do the decorations, get pictures, the scrape it off gently, with like an offset spatula, if needed wipe fondant off with a paper towel... Then redecorating it? No one will be eating any of it. I am not even adding flavors to any of it. Just for practice and pictures. I have also noticed, working with fondant is like working with Play-Doh. Except easier. Fondant is softer and smoother. So thought about making some stuff like this name plate, 2D & 3D decorations, and let then set up with the Tyler's powder, so I can reuse them different cake dummy's, for more photo ops. So far all my cake orders are at least 8 weeks out, so thought I would use this time to practice with out wasting cake or a lot of money.
Yes! You can definitely do that, I’ve covered a dummy with fondant once for a class I took. But doing that and then frosting / decorating is a great way to practice! And play doh or clay is good to practice making decorations too! ☺️
@@KarolynsKakes Thanks. I believe I have like 3 days May be 4 days nothing to do. So thought I would see how many cakes I cake decorate for pictures lol. Well hope you have a good night. Off to bed niw
Maybe Wilton changed their fondant recipe or I add too much tylose lol but my issue is usually that my fondant hardens too fast & I have to keep putting it in the microwave. Then again I might just be heavy-handed with the tylose.
I use to use the Wilton Fondant, and never had any luck with it. Always drying out, to hard to work with, and never liked the taste. Karolyn kept encouraging me to just give her recipe a try, and OMG so easy! It's way easier to work with, making it is also Supper easy! And added bonus! It tastes like marshmallow! Well a bit sweeter than marshmallow but tastes just like a marshmallow none the less. It's soft, a bit chewy, but just kinda melts in your mouth! And because it does store at room temperature in a air tight container, wrapped up in plastic wrap, for a couple weeks, you can make this way ahead of time if needed, and it make a bunch and keep it on hand. It's supper cheap as well. I think like the really small packs of fondant cost the same as a whole batch from scratch! (Or at least where I live anyways)
That's super annoying.. I struggled and you made it look do easy on your other videos🙃 so I thought my blade wasnt sharp enough but now it appears I didn't let my fondant stand out long enough.. Sorry about your issue but it helped me out today 😂
Sometimes pizza cutters aren't easy to use when cutting a small circle. The blade of the cutter is really big and it can be hard to get the right curve. But if it works for you, do it! 😊
If you enjoy my tutorials, I'd be so grateful if you'd Buy Me A Coffee! ☕🙏
www.buymeacoffee.com/KarolynsKakes
So glad to see that even a pro struggles sometimes! I appreciate how much you film and edit to show us how to improve our skills. I appreciate you!!!
I appreciate you too! And I struggle like everyone else. I'm glad I was able to get that on film to show you it's not always perfect!
When I watch a new video, I have the urge to rush to the kitchen and make and decorate a cake! Thanks for your great videos! I am going to order one of those strip cutters for sure!
You’re so cute, thank you! I love the strip cutter, I use it all the time!
Karolyn I know for sure I was one that requested this video and I super appreciate you filming this even though it caused you a little trouble… Super Annoying as you so often say 😂 I have learned sooooo much from you ! I so often copy and paste your videos in cake groups when someone requests help with a technique! I love how you keep it real and laugh at yourself … my daughter watched a few of your videos and said that if I lived near you , we’d probably be besties 😂
Awwww it was you!! See, I take mental notes when I'm asked. It just takes some time until I make them again to film it LOL
I appreciate you sharing my videos, thank you BFF! 😂
Custom lettering like this takes forever but believe it or not some of my customers do notice and they appreciate it! Cookie cutter letters are great but you know… this is more cool :)
Thank you love! This just gives you more options with fonts and sizes. Cutters are great for some things though!
So cute! Several of your techniques have really helped me a lot. I was buying different cutters for everything before, but not anymore! Thanks for sharing.
Glad I could help 😊
It's a little time consuming to hand cut the letters, but you have so many more options with fonts and sizes!
Thank you so much. This is so helpful, especially the tip about sticking heavier decorations on the side of the cake
You're welcome girl, glad it was helpful! 🙌
As I said I am visual & your decor not working out as usual is a plus for me! Great tips & love the decorations. Thanks for another great video!
Things don't always go the way I plan them to. And I know a lot of people experience the same thing! So I'm glad it helped 😊
My heavy name is in route to the venue. I made the name plate 3 days ago so that was before this video. Now I am super worried that it will slide. Gosh I hope not!!!! I am wearing one of your shirts at the moment and just ordered your new one. I can’t wait to get it!!! Love them! Thank you for all you do for us. I will definitely follow these guidelines for my next heavy name plate. I also just bought the strip cutter.
I think you’ll be fine without the toothpicks. I only did it with this because someone asked me to show how I anchor heavier decorations. It really didn’t need it though.
And thank you!! I just designed the other shirt the other day, I’m having so much fun doing that!
Thanks so much for the tip placing the name holder! I was always worried if them falling and adding too much icing. Love the name idea you are so creative!
You're welcome Lydia! Toothpicks are a little security blanket for your decorations. 😊
thanks for sharing that tid bit im sure we all will put it to good use .👍👍
I'm glad you showed us your struggles and annoying parts and how to cope with them. The kake looks adorable! Thank you for another awesome video!
Btw..I'm Ange too! 😁
Thanks Ange!! We know things don't always go as planned, so I'm glad I was able to include that in the video for you guys. 😊🙏
Karolyn, thanks for all the tips.
Thank you so much I didn’t know Wilton fondant didn’t harder with tylose powder that’s has been my problem I guess time to start making my own ty for your videos
Try it out and see if it makes a difference! Making fondant is a little messy, but it costs less and it's easy to work with. 😊
Thank you💕 you just answered my question as to WHY my fondant just won’t harden.
I though the Tylos was old but it’s because I use Wilton fondant 🤦🏻♀️
Glad it helped you, let me know if you see a difference with other fondant!
@@KarolynsKakes as soon as I’m able I plan to try your recipe 😊👍
You are so funny. I love when your tutorials are in my in box because you brighten my darkest day. I'm glad you included the part where you had trouble with the name. It shows me if someone who makes cakes as gorgeous as yours can still have problems than there is hope for me yet. Question what is the link to your Amazon list 🤔. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜
Awww I'm glad I can brighten your day 💜🙏
What link are you referring to? I have a bunch of Amazon links in the description of the tools I used.
Your Amazon list of tools you use. I thought if we bought from your list or page you get partial credit
I had this same thing happen to me as I was cutting out the grinch. It doesn’t take much tylose powder but it takes more than what I thought. AND I needed to let it sit out longer than I allowed (I got impatient.). Second try was better.
I always say it's best to add more and try again!
See what you do with your roller to cut the strips, that's what I do with my tappit letters to get a clean cut❤️
Yes!! 🙌🙌
Gracias 🙏🏼
Can't you use a round cookie cutter or a cup of the same size to cut the circle out?
Yes you can! I mentioned that a few times, I just wanted to show what to do if you needed a really big circle or other shape that you don't have a cutter for.
Ok... Another weird question...
I have some cake dummy's, I am wanting to use as practice, and decorate for photos for my portfolio.
Is it possible to cover the cake dummy in fondant and then pipe on it? I was thinking of covering the dummy in fondant, and make a "Shortening Frosting" basically white Buttercream Frosting but all shortening no butter. Then pipe like I would normally do, or Maybe do a stencil pattern. I know if I don't dye the frosting or fondant, the frosting won't stain the fondant. But wondering if I would be able to do the decorations, get pictures, the scrape it off gently, with like an offset spatula, if needed wipe fondant off with a paper towel... Then redecorating it?
No one will be eating any of it. I am not even adding flavors to any of it. Just for practice and pictures.
I have also noticed, working with fondant is like working with Play-Doh. Except easier. Fondant is softer and smoother. So thought about making some stuff like this name plate, 2D & 3D decorations, and let then set up with the Tyler's powder, so I can reuse them different cake dummy's, for more photo ops.
So far all my cake orders are at least 8 weeks out, so thought I would use this time to practice with out wasting cake or a lot of money.
Yes! You can definitely do that, I’ve covered a dummy with fondant once for a class I took. But doing that and then frosting / decorating is a great way to practice!
And play doh or clay is good to practice making decorations too! ☺️
@@KarolynsKakes Thanks.
I believe I have like 3 days May be 4 days nothing to do. So thought I would see how many cakes I cake decorate for pictures lol. Well hope you have a good night. Off to bed niw
So just the end of the toothpicks sticking out kinda like a “nubbin” if you will. Lol 😉
It's a nubbin!! 😂😂
I'm trying not to say the same things all the time, but it's hard not to quote Chandler! LOL
I always quote Chandler! I mean can he beeeee any funnier?!?! I just finished that show again….
Maybe Wilton changed their fondant recipe or I add too much tylose lol but my issue is usually that my fondant hardens too fast & I have to keep putting it in the microwave. Then again I might just be heavy-handed with the tylose.
I use to use the Wilton Fondant, and never had any luck with it. Always drying out, to hard to work with, and never liked the taste. Karolyn kept encouraging me to just give her recipe a try, and OMG so easy! It's way easier to work with, making it is also Supper easy! And added bonus!
It tastes like marshmallow! Well a bit sweeter than marshmallow but tastes just like a marshmallow none the less. It's soft, a bit chewy, but just kinda melts in your mouth!
And because it does store at room temperature in a air tight container, wrapped up in plastic wrap, for a couple weeks, you can make this way ahead of time if needed, and it make a bunch and keep it on hand. It's supper cheap as well.
I think like the really small packs of fondant cost the same as a whole batch from scratch! (Or at least where I live anyways)
Yeah you're probably using too much Tylose. Try easing back a little!
It's a riddle! What becomes easier as it becomes harder? Cutting out fondant!
Yes!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
That's super annoying.. I struggled and you made it look do easy on your other videos🙃 so I thought my blade wasnt sharp enough but now it appears I didn't let my fondant stand out long enough.. Sorry about your issue but it helped me out today 😂
That's why, even though it was annoying, I'm glad it happened. Because it helped a lot of people out!
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Why not just cut the circle out and then use a pizza cutter around the circle
Sometimes pizza cutters aren't easy to use when cutting a small circle. The blade of the cutter is really big and it can be hard to get the right curve. But if it works for you, do it! 😊