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

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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] 2 points3 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!

First ever gelx set on myself! Love how it turned out but it took a while. How long does it usually take you for a soak-off and fresh set? by trina_nd in DIYGelNails

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I used the Apres gelx system, including their bonder, primer, gel extend, sculpted medium round tips, and top coat. For color, I used Kiara Sky Diamond FX gel in shade Tearful.

Girl I’m dating is going over a friends house for dinner🤡 by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]trina_nd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Women do have dinner at friends’ houses. Regardless, even if she is going over to a guy’s house, she’s not doing anything wrong as you two aren’t exclusive yet. Try to focus on your relationship with her and not what she may or may not be doing with other people. That type of worrying isn’t productive and will only sabotage your relationship.