Cupcake Dummy / Dummies Pack of 12

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Before you present your dummy cake on any kind of occasion, you may want to practice a few times. This way you can achieve the right consistency, learn how to apply it correctly, and also learn how to tier dummy cakes with fake buttercream for display too. When you’re practicing, the buttercream doesn’t need to taste amazing, so you can make a very basic frosting, which will still give the same visual results. Then, proceed to coat the entire layer with the fondant or buttercream frosting. There are no special steps, you can work exactly as you would with a regular cake. Buttercream is a great option for styrofoam dummy cakes. That’s because buttercream has no problem adhering to Styrofoam, especially if it is a stiff crust type buttercream. How do you preserve a dummy cake? To make sure that the frosting is evenly coating the dummy cake, make sure to spin the turntable regularly. This will provide a smooth and even application for a more precise finish. 4. Smooth the Frosting

Dummy cakes can be reused, which is one of the many benefits of using them! To reuse a dummy cake, you need to remove all of the frosting and decorations from the styrofoam. Then, wash the dummy cake with mild soap and water. Dry before reapplying. How much does a dummy cake cost? Once the cake is fully frosted, use a cake smoother to smooth out any imperfections on the cake. Step Eight: Decorate Your Cake

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Using dummies instead of real cake is ideal if you are creating a show piece or display piece as with care these dummy cakes can represent your designs and skills for months on end! Our coned, domed, column and ball shaped dummies can help you achieve designs and additions to your creations that would be time consuming to carve from real cake! These imitation polystyrene shapes can be cut to almost any shape and size enabling a cake decorator to make some very bold and interesting designs. Styles of dummies have changed over the years, with the height of the cakes becoming much more prominent. Real cake is not only expensive, but the weight of a fully decorated multi tier cake is substantial. Why are Dummy Cakes used on Wedding Cakes? You know how you sometimes pass your local bakery and think, “That cake’s been in the window for 15 years! How’d they do that?” Well, they’re using dummy cakes, also called faux or fake cakes. Dummy cakes are styrofoam forms cut into the shape of cake tiers and covered with either icing (buttercream or royal) or fondant.

Using a dummy cake is a great way to add tiers to a cake when you want the look of a big cake, but don’t have a lot of people to serve.

You can preserve a dummy cake by keeping it away from sunlight and other direct heat sources, as this can cause the buttercream to melt. Some bakers also suggest spraying the entire cake with a layer of hairspray to keep the buttercream intact and looking top-notch. Can you reuse a dummy cake? With cake dummies, the learning possibilities are endless. Every product is easy-to-clean and perfect for decorators to finetune designs! Polystyrene cake dummies can withstand layers upon layers of fondant and buttercream. Additionally, you can bury accessories into your fake cake since the polystyrene will pierce. Whether you'd like to experiment with candle placement or plan to fit cake pops to the perimeter of a sponge, your dummy can support the weight. The only thing you’ll need to be wary of is keeping the decorated cake away from sunlight, or any kind of fluorescent lighting. If you don’t, this may cause changes to the buttercream such as color and textural changes. As long as you follow these tips, your dummy cake will last for years and years. Some cake decorators like to smooth the edges of the dummies before covering with fondant. This will give the fake cakes a slightly rounded edge.