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| Prepping the top tier of my Think Pink cake - October 2012 - from my Instagram feed. |
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| image source: flourconfections.com |
I have used the Smedger on every fondant-covered cake I have made since the purchase and it works like a charm, especially for finishing off the bottom edges. I've used the Inside Curve a couple times and was also happy with the results. But I'll be honest, I didn't have much luck with the Sharp Top Smoother at first. As much as I wanted to blame the tool, I knew that I was the problem - in hindsight, of course.
Common sense would dictate that fondant on a cake will only look as smooth as the foundation it covers. But in my world of fairies and magic wands, that sort of logic does not apply. When I first used the Sharp Top Smoother, my ganached edges were far from sharp, yet I expected the tool to magically make the fondant that was draped over a sub-par foundation, look perfect. This was back in April.
There are some amazing cake designers that have mastered the art of sharp edges and clean designs. Michelle Rea of Inspired by Michelle is one such designer. I learned all about ganaching and sharp edges from her videos.
In the quest for extreme sharp edges, decorators have resorted to a technique that seems to be gaining popularity; the upside-down method. Though it appears to yield great results, I am not ready to flip a perfectly baked cake upside down - doesn't mean I won't try at some point, however.
In the meantime, I'll work on perfecting my technique using these handy tools. Would you be interested in having a set of your own? I am giving away a set of three smoothers from the line of Edgers Smoothers to one lucky winner!
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Erin Brankowitz says
How do I get my edges sharp under my fondant? I don't 🙁 I'd love tp try these smoothers to help me out with my cake decorating! I've been looking at them for a long time now. 🙂
Kara Andretta says
To get my cakes smooth.edges sharp I make myself nuts with two independant paddles using the clapping technique. One on top, one on the side and bring them together at the edge. I have recently started using the ganache undercoating method as opposed to butter cream and I love it, makes life easier!
carla brindle says
I don't! That's why I need the edger. 🙂
Gloria says
I have had no luck getting nice clean sharp edges - I so need the sharp top and the smedger!
kristina says
I use viva paper towels and my thumb and pointer finger and pinch them together... Need help and these tools would be amazing!
Paula Kelly-Bourque says
Your Think PInk Cake was beautiful as was your fabulous Tuxedo Cake for your nephew. You have certainly mastered the art of smoothing your fondant.
G Pavao says
No matter how hard I try, I never seem to get my edges very smooth. A set of these would be awesome!
Lori Bohn says
I have a problem getting my corners and edges sharp thats why these edger smoothers would be a lifesaver for me!
Ivone Kartadinata says
I use Michelle's method, by using the two smoothers, but it takes a while for me, novice decorator 🙂
tiffany williams says
I use a piece of bent cardboard, it helps alot.
Wokingham Cakes says
I ganache mine nice and smooth, roll out fondant really thin. I find I hardly need to put effort that way
Amanda Fuentes says
I use a bench scrapper, a turntable and coat my cake with buttercream/ganache twice. I put them on the fridge for a while before covering them with fondant. =)
Sarah Fallon says
I dont LOL. Which is why I would love this giveaway!
Haniela says
I've been trying to but I really can't get them sharp especially with fondant coveredcakes. These would be awesome to have.
deb austin says
I dont have any fondant tools yet, so i cant yet 🙁
deb austin says
I havent done an entire cake in fondant yet, thats Why i would love these. I am working on getting all my tools.
deb austin says
I havent done an entire cake in fondant yet, thats Why i would love these. I am working on getting all my tools.
Brenda Dubois says
I use the Wilton smoother on my cakes but the edges are not very sharp, Im a newbe at this so still learning. Would love to win, I need all the help I can get!
Art Et Délices ByMeriem says
I ganache my cakes then cover them with fondant .First I use 2 wilton smoothers then I use the UPSIDE down method to get the SHARP edges by using a piece ( cut into a rectangle shape) of a clear plastic file holder! Hope it makes sense 🙂
Melissa Barbakoff says
I use acetate and a smoother to get crisp edges that I learned from Jessie cakes
Noemi Ayala Higley says
I use the plastic Wilton smoother, but for the corners I had to go to the hardware store and get an edger that is used for plastering walls. It is harder because it is so heavy, but it's the only thing that has worked so far.