Here's a side view where you can see the brush embroidery flowers.
Here's a closeup of the brush embroidery.
Here are some closeups I took of the brush embroidery on the 10" tier.
Here's a closeup of the same tier after I used cocoa powder mixed with gold luster dust to shade the embroidery. The difference is subtle, but I think it's so pretty and adds a lot of depth.
Here's a closeup of the fondant plaque with their monogram.
Boxed up and ready to go. This cake had to travel 11 hours to the wedding site, so I used non-slip padding under each tier. I also wrapped each cake in a ton of bubble wrap. I wasn't going to take any chances.
STATS:
Rhonda's Ultimate Marshmallow Fondant
http://cakecentral.com/recipes/3183/rhondas-ultimate-mmf
Link to a video that demonstrates the brush embroidery technique:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqbDTaauGO0
Link to the site where my mother purchased the gum paste orchids:
http://www.countrykitchensa.com/shop/food-items/medium-white-cattleya-gum-paste-flower/46/624/1661/631567/
Cake Stand Tutorial:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/the-icing-on-the-cake/3068807962/
Incredible! I'd say you can definitely go professional now!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Becky!
ReplyDeleteThat cake is incredible! Thank you for providing links for each technique and sharing your tips for making such a beautiful creation. I am your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jen! I just checked out both of your blogs, and they are great!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I was wondering tho, how did you make the cake stand? Its so natural and beautiful and blends totally with the cake. Will you reveal your secrets? :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Schmeez! My mother and father made the stand. Here is a link to the tutorial they followed:
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its beautiful!!! love it .can I ask how did you get the color? what color did you used
ReplyDeleteThank you! To get the champagne color, I started with white fondant and added just a tiny bit of brown gel food coloring. I mixed it in well, then I'd add just a tiny bit more until I got the shade I liked. Go slowly when adding the color. You can always add more, but it's hard to tone it back once it's too dark.
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