Comments on: Tips on using Lindy’s sugarcraft cutters

By: Lindys Team

Lindys Team — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:41:40 +0000

Hi Karina,
Lindy adds a little white fat to modelling paste if necessary. We are please to hear you use Lindy’s recipe and it works like a charm.
Wishing you the best,
Marina

By: Karina

Karina — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:48:18 +0000

Hi ladys! I was just wondering why in all the recipes on the UK books the sugarpaste one does not include any Trex on them? I always use Lindy’s recipe and ad 3Tbs of veg shortening, one day after this I use the gum of t and it works like a charm every single time no matter if I’m doing delicate flowers or modelling figures.
Cheers
Karina

PS I’m enjoying so much your new book!

By: Lindys Team

Lindys Team — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:02:45 +0000

Hi Lesley,
Where are you air drying your models? It could be that the air is too moist.
Lindy airs hers in her Airing Cupboard, and some people do it on top of their wardrobes! Anywhere where it is dry. The kitchen and bathroom are a no no.
If you still have the problem, you could place a silica gel pack in the box and this will help soak up excess moisture.
Are you using Gum Tragacanth in your models? Here is some information explaining its use: http://www.lindyscakes.co.uk/Blog/2009/09/07/what-is-gum-tragacanth/
Another solution is Artista Soft. This versatile medium although non edible is lightweight and virtually unbreakable, so keeps forever. It cannot be mixed with sugarpaste.
May the cake be with you!
Marina

By: Lesley

Lesley — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:28:10 +0000

Hi
I have a problem with modelling paste in that some of the models I have made have sweated and gone soft – including the white paste which has not been coloured (I use solid colouring pastes). I make the “model/character” and leave it in a cardboard box or open air to dry out but sometimes the paste sweats and go soft – why is this? It has also happened with Squires kitchen modelling paste recently.
Thanks
Lesley

By: Lindys Team

Lindys Team — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:50:51 +0000

Hi Anne B, Stencilling on the side of a cake is much trickier than stencilling the top of a cake or board!!! We however recommend using aside stencil fixing kit to help keep the stencil in place on the side of the cake. Black looks great on white, it is very effective, however we recommend practising with the stencil before attempting it on the side of a real cake. For more stencilling information please take a look at Lindy's book - 'bake me i'm yours Cupcake Celebration' as this has tips on how to use stencils or if you can wait until October Lindy's new bible book has a complete chapter on using stencils including how to use side designs - you can pre-order this through our website by clicking here Happy stencilling, Marina

By: Anne B

Anne B — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:43:38 +0000

Hi. Just a question,
I’m Planning to do some stenciling on the side of a wedding cake ,[ having just purchased a stencil from lindy's shop].
I plan to do it in black.
Is it easy??????
Or is there a technique to it ????

By: Lindy Smith

Lindy Smith — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:40:31 +0000

Jan, I’m afraid I don’t work in chocolate so the only advise I can give is to give it a try! Can any one else give Jan some advise?

By: Jan

Jan — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:43:12 +0000

Hi There – I am new to this site – although been dabbling in cake decoration for many years!Excellent advice and ideas! I am making my daughters wedding cake and want to use a ‘patchwork cutter’ – Celtic Knot design on the cake. These advise using mexican paste. However as I am covering the cakes in a white chocolate sugarpaste – I want the colour to match, Can I add gum tragacanth to the choc paste? Will it be firm enough and any suggestions on the amount to use? Thanks

By: Lindys Team

Lindys Team — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:36:37 +0000

Hi Pat,
The glue that Lindys uses to secure items onto wire is here with other tools that may help you too: http://www.lindyscakes.co.uk/OnlineShop-JewellerySundries.htm#jewelglue

Jewel Glue

A permanent, acrylic, water based, clear drying non toxic glue that doesn’t string. It comes in a handy little bottle. Lindy uses this excellent glue to stick beads to wires when making her cake jewellery fountains.
Also great for other crafts: washable up to 40 degrees, good for almost any surface except sheer plastic. Used to decorate cards and fabric, attach sequins & beadwork, appliqué, patchwork. Use on: wood, acetate, papier-mâché and polystyrene … or use with foils!

Posy Picks:
Insert into the top of your cakes and use to hold the wires/feathers/sugar flowers of the cake toppers securely in place.
(10 per pack)

Oasis Fix:

Used to help secure wires inside a posy pick, simply roll a sausage of the oasis fix and pop it into the posy pick.

Oasis Fix2g Crimps

Used to hold beads in place on wire or tiger tail.
Thread the crimps onto the wire/tiger tail either side of a group of beads then use your flat nosed pliers to squash the crimps in place thus securing the beads and preventing them moving.

Enjoy creating and experimenting.

Marina

By: Lindys Team

Lindys Team — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:12:48 +0000

Hi Naz,

to smooth buttercream – spread a thin coat of soft buttercream over the cakes to fill in any holes and to act as glue for the sugarpaste. Then cover the cakes with sugarpaste using a smoother to smooth out any lumps and bumps – for mini cakes we find 2 smoothers work best.
The Smoother Lindy always uses – http://www.lindyscakes.co.uk/OnlineShop-Tools.htm#Smoother

I hope this helps you.

Marina