Thursday, December 8, 2011

All I Want For Christmas is A Fondant Crimper

In the spirit of the season, I present a list of pastry tools I would love to add to my collection.  You may think my talent only comes from my wee little midget hands, but having the right tools in one's arsenal can increase efficiency and help create looks midget hands alone just can't achieve.  

For example, this Fondant Crimper Tool Set:



These funny looking do-dads are used to create pretty scalloped edges on cakes like this one here.  So cool, right?!
Cake by The Caketress

Cake by The Caketress

This Number Cutter Set would be handy for poignant birthday cakes.  I have a set of letter cutters I snagged at a garage sale for one dollar and I can't imagine life without them!



Bling is here to stay, folks.  Cake bling is no exception.  This Gem Stone Mold Set would be great for bedazzling wedding cakes or shaping booty for a pirate themed birthday.  The gems are made using Isomalt, a more stable form of sugar used for showpieces, pulled sugar, etc., and can be tinted any color.




I have some sculpting tools, but this complete set would  be handy for adding details to sculpted people, flowers, and creating textures on fondant.



Looking ahead to the future, when I have my own business and money grows on trees, I'm eager to being a collection of cake stands.  Right now isn't the best time (small apartment, no storage, often moving, clumsy cats), but I can dream {and I do it quite well}.
Via Fancy Flours
Via Fancy Flours
Via Classic Hostess

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I could go on and on with those!  

With the business of the season, I hope everyone is finding quiet moments to remember the true meaning of Christmas and you are able to enjoy it with the ones you hold near and dear to your heart.  Cats included.

Love,
Rachel


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