Hi ElleG, The ones pictured are play doh cutters that I picked up at our local store if you search on ebay or amazon for alphabet cutters there are lots to choose from.
Yes, just make the letters thick enough to be able to push the sticks in. If you want them standing up but the base resting on the cake use spaghetti instead of sticks - that way it is edible and no one will hurt their mouth. If it is above the cake and clearly visible then you could use skewers or covered wire available from cake stores.
Hi b0dianab3auty, If you are just doing one letter I would guess 25 but it depends on the font that you use and the length of the word that you want to write. I suggest that you copy and a paste the word or letter on your page about 10 times and have each line in a different size, print it out and use the one that fits best.
thanks for the ideas!!! i took the first method and switched it a lil i took my fave font and cut it out of heavy paper and then put it on my fondant and rolled over it and it made an impression and then cut it with an x-cato knife worked perfectly thanks again!!!
Hi jennifer I store on a flat baking tray on top of the fridge, once they are dry I transfer them to a plastic container with baking paper between the layers.
hi Bubziiiees, yes they are but you may want to extend them down a bit so that you have something to poke into the cake, or just poke a piece of spaghetti in to them while they are still soft so you can use that.
thank u Ann...! I've got 3 sets of stencil cutters, and for the life of me, I cant get the sugar paste out. ive used corn starch, ive used veg fat, and ive let the paste dry. Your methods are so much easier :)
Hi Ann - very helpful. But the royal icing - having worked with it before many times, it dries and can become quite brittle thus break apart easily. This method seems wonderful for on top of the cake where its flat or on the spot piping like grass, leaves on the side of a round cake. But what if you want lettering on the side of a round cake. Wouldn't these break off as you bend the fondant plaque? Or would you maybe recommend placing it close to immediately after piping?
LOL great to hear. Looking at your username - is this a reality for you or just a name? If it's a reality and one day you don't love it any more check out my friend Jades website. I have put a link in the video description just for you. Click on contact she is always happy to reply - or get a copy of her book it tells her life story.
Great tutorial, it is very helpful as I do not want to go out and buy the expensive alphabet sets. May I ask where we can find the children's ABC cookie cutters in that small size? Thank you!!
I would like to make the letters perfect for a cupcake topper. If i was to print the letter from my computer what size should the font be? Please answer thanks
1:08- It's not as good as a Pizza cutter,but we can't get a pizza cutter in that smaller spot. Am I the only one who burst out laughing at her seriousness(not a word is it?)?
Wow, this video is 9 years old now! So glad to see how far you have come, Ann. This video is still a gem.
What an amazing tutorial! I can't believe that it has been on youtube for 9 years and I am just finding it now!!! Thank you so so much!!!
Thankyou for taking the time to give feedback, I love hearing from people.
Hi ElleG, The ones pictured are play doh cutters that I picked up at our local store if you search on ebay or amazon for alphabet cutters there are lots to choose from.
Yes, just make the letters thick enough to be able to push the sticks in. If you want them standing up but the base resting on the cake use spaghetti instead of sticks - that way it is edible and no one will hurt their mouth. If it is above the cake and clearly visible then you could use skewers or covered wire available from cake stores.
Best tutorial IN THE WORLD for fondant!! I am a fondant beginner and have so much as nothing to tool with. THIS really helped!! Thank you so much!
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I was coming back to see how much has changed in 9 years... A lot. But this is still a useful video and I can see myself using these methods. Thanks
Great, glad it helped - if you take a photo you can upload it onto the blog in the comments section
Frustration hits me a while ago, and saw this. It helps me alot. Thank you
Hi b0dianab3auty, If you are just doing one letter I would guess 25 but it depends on the font that you use and the length of the word that you want to write. I suggest that you copy and a paste the word or letter on your page about 10 times and have each line in a different size, print it out and use the one that fits best.
thanks for the ideas!!! i took the first method and switched it a lil i took my fave font and cut it out of heavy paper and then put it on my fondant and rolled over it and it made an impression and then cut it with an x-cato knife worked perfectly thanks again!!!
thanks jacquelineooooo all suggestions welcome, I think the lighting is better now in the newer vids but if not let me know.
Hi jennifer I store on a flat baking tray on top of the fridge, once they are dry I transfer them to a plastic container with baking paper between the layers.
best tutorial ever! i really needed this thank you
thankyou :)
🙏 thank you.... love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
hi Bubziiiees, yes they are but you may want to extend them down a bit so that you have something to poke into the cake, or just poke a piece of spaghetti in to them while they are still soft so you can use that.
thanks for your lovely comments
Good job! Thanks for the tips Ann Reardon
This is amazing 😍
thanks for your comment
thank u Ann...! I've got 3 sets of stencil cutters, and for the life of me, I cant get the sugar paste out. ive used corn starch, ive used veg fat, and ive let the paste dry. Your methods are so much easier :)
WOW....WOW! Thank you! and can I add Awesome
This is awesome and very helpful ❤️❤️
amazing tips ...i usually struggle doing this
!THANK YOU ANN 💙 That helped A LOT
Very useful vedio😍😍
This video is amazing! Thank you so much!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for this video. It was brilliant!
You are a life saver! thank you so much for this tuto!!!
Hugs from Chile =)
Superb!!!! you are amazing!!!
this is great and simple and now im decorating my own cakes. thank you
thanks for sharing
this helped so much. thank u
Great video! Thank you, very helpful!
Brilliant. Thank you.
Thank you SO much!!! I litereally said "Duh, Why didn't I think of that!?"
That was awesome... thanks!
Hi Ann :) I was just wondering if the larger front letters like the "A" would be strong enough to stand on top of a cake once it's dry.
@ruchajiten thanks for your comment
Hi Ann - very helpful. But the royal icing - having worked with it before many times, it dries and can become quite brittle thus break apart easily. This method seems wonderful for on top of the cake where its flat or on the spot piping like grass, leaves on the side of a round cake. But what if you want lettering on the side of a round cake. Wouldn't these break off as you bend the fondant plaque? Or would you maybe recommend placing it close to immediately after piping?
Great video
Very handful. Cheers.
Just what I needed! Ann, do you always use sugar paste or do you use fondant? And why or when one or the other? Thanks! ~Jules in RI, USA
The fact that the most recent comment was 6 months ago is crazy.
The fact that the most recent comment was 6 months ago is crazy.
Fantastic!! Please could you tell me where to get hold of the "Pixie Cutter" you used. Thanks so much.
LOL great to hear. Looking at your username - is this a reality for you or just a name? If it's a reality and one day you don't love it any more check out my friend Jades website. I have put a link in the video description just for you. Click on contact she is always happy to reply - or get a copy of her book it tells her life story.
Nice!
@olivers333 thanks for the comment
Cool thanks
thanks!
Great tutorial, it is very helpful as I do not want to go out and buy the expensive alphabet sets. May I ask where we can find the children's ABC cookie cutters in that small size? Thank you!!
they were actually playdough cutters (from my son's playdough set)
Cool!
awesome
Can you use the big shot/big kick machine to cut fondant if we sandwich it on either side with parchment paper?
Thanks for leaving a commnet pokepro2000, I am gald it helped
I would like to make the letters perfect for a cupcake topper. If i was to print the letter from my computer what size should the font be? Please answer thanks
is that buttercream icing on the last part?
Did I hear you say to paint them with "sugar paste" so they harden? How? Or did you mean gum paste?
@papisNY thanks
where you buy the letter decoration ?? pleases
hi just a suggestion, can you make your workplace have better lighting ,i can hardly see it thanks
How long does it take for the fondant letters to dry? How To Cook That
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where can I buy a pixie cutter please
where is the best place to store the letters if its done a head of time
She was saying pizza cutter...
1:08- It's not as good as a Pizza cutter,but we can't get a pizza cutter in that smaller spot.
Am I the only one who burst out laughing at her seriousness(not a word is it?)?
Fkn WOW
Avatar The Last Airbender cake?
I think one needs to use catering gloves when handling this kind of foodstuff. Clean hands and fingernails most important!😇
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This was so helpful. Thank you!