How to Prepare and Cover a Polystyrene Cake Dummy Tutorial

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4 жыл бұрын

Hi and welcome back to my kitchen. Polystyrene cake dummies come in so many shapes and sizes. They are a great way to add height to a tiered cake without adding more cake, create display cakes or practice your cake decorating skills without having to bake cake you don't need.
In this weeks video tutorial I show you how to prepare your cakes dummies, maybe you need to cut them or glue them together and also how to cover them in fondant /sugarpaste so they are ready to decorate as if they were real cake.
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@EsmaDiy 4 жыл бұрын

Attaching the two dummy cakes together with tooth picks works better rather than using the glue. Less messy and no need to wait, also if you want to reuse them its better.

@mahachams6113 2 жыл бұрын

Toppers are going anywhere near future development of using the option of a it is important for her birthday party

@kerrymonger3091 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! Followed your steps and it WORKED!! 🥳👌🏻

@zsha2031 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thank you sharing all your tips and ✨

@janegordon-chauvet1816 Жыл бұрын

Perfect video. Just what I needed to learn.

@g381skv 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this... I have a couple of dummies I really need to practice with, I really do struggle with covering cakes...xx

@tinahoward5931 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you so much!

@saphlove Ай бұрын

You make this look so simple. I’m going to try it!

@hanandoaibes8456 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much lynz it's amazing technics

@oliviamelvin1225 3 жыл бұрын

Learnt, I'm trimming my dummy right away, thanks 💕🇳🇬

@abenarichardson6276 4 жыл бұрын

Thank so much for your cakes it inspired me to make a cake shop 🎈🎀🎁🎊🎊

@cals6390 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow this is amazing, I was planning on creating a dummy cake this weekend, impeccable timing!! .. Thank you, it's brilliant!

@CakesbyLynz 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Caly, That's great. I hope the video will be helpful to you.

@ukamakapeace3788 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Will give it a try

@clarapresazzi5284 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lynz! Thank you for sharing your skills, Lynz, I learnt something new about dummies!

@CakesbyLynz 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Clara, you are very welcome. I am so glad you learnt something new 😁 x

@user-zn9yb2do1x 4 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️ great info 👍

@BrittneeKay 4 жыл бұрын

You're cake look soooooo smooth and pretty!! :D

@kristibunny1620 2 жыл бұрын

How long does a fondant covered styrofoam cake last? I want to make one for my wedding and want to make it as early as possible so it’s ready to go

@naznazzy6978 4 жыл бұрын

This is a good one thanks

@daneriecupcakes 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea😊

@helenscaketasticcreations4693 4 жыл бұрын

Never thought of using doublesided tape before tried other ways even got hubby to make up a boeard with a spike in the middle to hold it which i use all the time. thanks for sharing as im planning on doing a few dummy cakes over the next few weeks just to keep my sanity intacted ;-D and to try a few new techniques. keep well lovie xxx

@vivianbabirye4437 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@dikrabakes6360 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best 😍

@juliegunner7206 4 жыл бұрын

This will be very useful to practise my cakes when there is no one coming round to help me eat them 😍 x

@CakesbyLynz 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you will find it useful. Its such an unbelievable time, where we all have to stay apart for everyone's safety. Stay safe x x

@murekandagesunil4378 3 жыл бұрын

Fgj

@villageonez4355 3 жыл бұрын

It must be labelled. Fondand is awesome to present love. Yey now I am certified. You tuber. Edit I am certified to be considered A wrong world I still miss a chance

@horizontbeskrajneinovacije6440 3 жыл бұрын

great video..

@fortuneohwota Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you for this video.

@CakesbyLynz Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@salliesmotion6767 4 жыл бұрын

thank for ur advice.😭I try to make a fontant but i need more practice.

@twanasmith5142 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@karennetherland2327 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this tutorial. I used a dummy cake that had a heart cut threw the middle. I had no clue what I was doing, thank goodness it was only family that saw it. Lol😅. Now maybe next time, I can show one off.

@CakesbyLynz 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, You are very welcome. I am just so glad it will be useful to you. Good luck covering your dummy cake next time. The ones with the cutouts can be a little tricky. If you ever have any questions just let me know.

@ohhmycherriescakes2108 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, great channel I have learnt alot from you. I would like to ask you to give us a fondant and gum paste recipe and tutorial. I have difficulties with them. Thank you.

@rebbecahisrael2631 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video 💜 You

@josephinethomas1778 4 жыл бұрын

Wow nice

@CakesbyLynz 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Josephine

@jess2481 4 жыл бұрын

Hi , thank you for sharing this. I want to ask about fondant cake, how long you can keep decorated fondant cake in fridge? Thank you ❤️

@yangyangsvlog4968 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Ang galing nm

@LinA-it9vd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Is a sponge ok to cover in fondant or is it too soft? A lot of opinions out there.

@judee6114 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for your tutorial video,will this fondant dummy cake hold up outside in a very hot humid weather?

@Victoriadiaz124 8 ай бұрын

Cute

@anielawilliams2544 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, I want to practice so this is perfect 👍

@CakesbyLynz 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Aniela, I am so glad this will help you practice.

@zoel87 3 жыл бұрын

How long will the dummy last for? id like to use it to showcase my cake topper and wondered if the icing would eventually crack or anything? thanks

@rosalindx0x0 2 жыл бұрын

I question with the glue you used around the foam does it work well if you have it outside or will the pink layer melt?

@allscool-4131 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful, had no idea that the polystyrene could dissolve with certain glues. Was about to put hot glue gun on mine, that would've been a mess!

@gloriaedward5156 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaa

@naznazzy6978 4 жыл бұрын

Can I remove the fondant later on ?

@yummycakes4422 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your ideas Can I do Practice on cake tin pan Waiting for your reply plz

@sady1139 2 жыл бұрын

Does the cake dry okay? Does it last a while without looking dull?

@TheMariashanley 3 жыл бұрын

Love this, can I ask your advice as to how to stop fondant from tearing around top edge. I have tried using dummies but fondant always tears and its so annoying. I have tried smoothing the edges first but I have same problem. Thank you

@su-786 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem!

@brandygrooms1020 Жыл бұрын

I use a lil veg shortning in mine for that problem and cracking.

@linaakrae8118 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, can i also cover a styrofoam dummy with buttercream? Hope i get an answer🌹

@BlissfulBeatsforyou 3 жыл бұрын

Do you threw this foundant to trash after the training or what

@patriciapimentel5773 Ай бұрын

How long in advance can you do a dummy cake

@ddb6776 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use this technique when it come to learning how to crumb coat and then butter cream frosting?

@CakesbyLynz 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes from the point when I cover the dummy cake in fondant it would be the same technique you would use to cover a cake which is covered in buttercream. I have a more detailed video explaining the way I cover cakes in fondant, smoothing it onto the cake and getting sharp edges. I have put a link to this in the description below the video and a link at the end if this would also be of use to you.

@altoobaateliert 2 жыл бұрын

Is it editable fondant???

@oliviadas205 3 жыл бұрын

Can i use water?

@Starrdabarbie 3 жыл бұрын

how can you store dummy cakes?

@yangyangsvlog4968 3 жыл бұрын

Pwede paturo Ang galing

@banstm4562 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Can I use the dummy again or is there no way of taking the fondant off?

@CakesbyLynz 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Yes definitely. Once you are ready to strip the dummy cake off I usually really carefully try and push in a knife at the bottom and leaver the fondant off. You can then wash the dummy cake and leave it to dry.

@mikaylaramjattan1399 Жыл бұрын

How long does this last without spoiling?

@vincakristanti4751 2 жыл бұрын

Why the fondant always crack at the edge of the dummy? I'm using water for stick the fondant to the dummy

@asmaaasmaa9456 4 жыл бұрын

Waaaaaw

@Zikraraza 2 жыл бұрын

Hey the fontain which I have used in dummy can i reuse it ans how can reuse the dummy

@CakesbyLynz 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Because fondant dries hard once it has been used on a dummy cake you wouldn't be able to use it again but you can definitely reuse the dummy cakes over and over again.