Cake Decorating and more~ advice, classes, etc.?
I just got done watching some cake decorating shows, and I don’t know what it is or if anyone else does it but I get soo excited about it and really want to get down into it. I’ve always have been in love with making Cakes, cookies, pies, etc. for family and friends for birthdays, and holidays. I’ve signed up for community college classes already for majoring in physical therapy assistant for a children’s pt place. The classes are just basic classes before I even start the pta ones. I wanted to know if there was any websites or advice(which would be greatly appreciated). My bf doesn’t think I’d be able to do it, or he made the comment about it. This is the first time he’s ever said that he didn’t think I could do something, which really upset me. I have read from some others that Wilton had classes at like a near Michaels and all but what are some other classes. Like Culinary and all. Thanks!
First off….rid yourself of negative energy that tells you that you cannot do something.
You already have a love of baking and that is first and formost, no matter how good something looks, it has to taste as good or better. Michaels and Hobby Lobby as well as most places that sell Wilton have classes but the best way to learn is by doing. Get a book on tecniques then offer to do Birthday Cakes for friends and family at a small fee. Most of the time, they are loved then just be creative. I have incorporated chocolate art into cakes etc and just gained experience by doing. You can make smaller cakes for any occassion for practice. Don’t wait for a birthday. Everyday is a celebration.
I will help you with your first cake idea;
Using a combination of two round cakes in the same size, stack them and add an upside down Cupcake to the middle either cover with a light pink Fondant after a dirty Icing or easier, star ice in light pink. What you have is the base for a pig face. Use your imagination and decorate using things like fruit roll up for the tonque, rice crispy bars for the ears, etc…then give to your boyfriend and tell him to eat it!
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