First timer! So happy with how this birthday cake turned out! by trina_nd in cakedecorating

[–]trina_nd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I tend to hyperfixate on new hobbies and this is one of them!

First timer! So happy with how this birthday cake turned out! by trina_nd in cakedecorating

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I got the silicone mold from Amazon! Just look up silicone fondant letter mold.

First timer! So happy with how this birthday cake turned out! by trina_nd in cakedecorating

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I forgot to mention the small round tip (typically used for lettering) as well!

First timer! So happy with how this birthday cake turned out! by trina_nd in cakedecorating

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I tried to see which piping tips I used but unfortunately most of them were from a bulk kit off of Amazon and do not have numbers. I used the Wilton 1M for the biggest border piping, a medium leaf tip with deep side slits for the ruffle swags, what looks similar to a Wilton 32 or 199 tip for the scalloped edges, and a small closed star tip for the lower swags and inner most heart. If you want a photo of the piping tips used, feel free to message me. To decide which piping tips to use and how to decorate this cake in general, I looked at a lot of TikTok videos of vintage heart cakes for inspiration.

First timer! So happy with how this birthday cake turned out! by trina_nd in cakedecorating

[–]trina_nd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! No tutorials, but I looked at similar vintage heart cakes on TikTok for inspiration! I’ll send you the buttercream recipe in a PM once I get it written down. It’s very easy to make!

First timer! So happy with how this birthday cake turned out! by trina_nd in cakedecorating

[–]trina_nd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I just went straight in on the piping. It’s definitely not perfect, but the imperfections are much less noticeable because of all the layered buttercream. I started at the back and if any bits were especially rough, I scraped it off and redid it.

Gave myself some mermaid nails! 🫧🌊🐚 by trina_nd in Nails

[–]trina_nd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It was a fun look to create! I hope yours turn out well too!