How to Use Acrylic Discs

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Жыл бұрын

If you use them correctly, acrylic cake discs will give you perfectly smooth frosting and a super sharp top edge on your cakes. In this tutorial I'll show you:
How do acrylic cake discs work? 0:16
What size acrylic cake discs do I need? 0:54
Other tools and materials you'll need 1:23
How to attach a cake to acrylic discs 2:25
How to frost a cake with acrylic discs 4:12
How to remove acrylic discs from a cake 6:14
How to transfer a cake to a cake stand 7:26
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@belle1761 Жыл бұрын

I use a foam board the same size as the acrylic disc on the bottom to avoid having to remove the bottom acrylic. Also, instead of parchment paper I use press n seal to cover the top acrylic, it makes it easier to remove and gives a smother surface

@flimking1334 7 ай бұрын

What is press n seal ?

@belle1761 7 ай бұрын

@flimking1334 it is cling film that is sticky on one side.

@stefaniea.heiniger6766 2 ай бұрын

Where do you get foam boards from?

@TWR4393 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I wrap the top disc in Glad Press n Seal. Firstly, I put crisco on that disc and this makes it remove easily later. I find that top of doesn’t need the extra touch up work needed if you use this method of attaching the top disc.

@BritishGirlBakes Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

@belle1761 Жыл бұрын

I do the same thing! I also use a foam board the same size as the acrylic on the bottom of the cake. This eliminates the need to remove the bottom acrylic disc.

@nkemetsisibanda9958 4 ай бұрын

I love this tutorial. Thankyou very much. I'll be a better cake decorator from now❤

@cassandrafine6373 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful way to ensure perfection. I plan to use the technique soon!!

@dsedit8281 Жыл бұрын

It does seem like a bit of extra work, but if you are going for perfection, then it’s probably worth a try! Thank you for your very clear videos and explanations!

@BritishGirlBakes Жыл бұрын

Agreed! And thank you for your lovely comment!

@annallen8274 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. I will follow these steps on my next cake.

@laurazeller2014 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Emily! I have the discs but have been afraid to try them. Now I will!

@BritishGirlBakes Жыл бұрын

Good luck! I hope you like them!

@tbabyiza21 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I do to all my cakes 😊 love it! ! I use gladwrap and wrap the top board and smooth a big chunk of buttercream on it and then place on the cake that way my edges are sharp and I don’t need to do any extra work once I remove it.

@BritishGirlBakes Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you for sharing!

@janetwoolford3408 Жыл бұрын

I've bought them, I'm just a not very good hobby baker but am going to try with the help of your video😊

@carolmeakins3578 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very clear and informative video. I think I need to invest in these acrylic plates x

@BritishGirlBakes Жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful! 😊

@MysticRose24 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Loved this

@BritishGirlBakes Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you liked it!

@staceybrown8801 Жыл бұрын

Love It!!

@BritishGirlBakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@adelacetina100 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@BritishGirlBakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@elizabethcoker1570 Жыл бұрын

Do you think it is worth the extra effort and steps?? Just curious! 😊

@BritishGirlBakes Жыл бұрын

I think it depends on the cake design and also on how smooth/sharp you can get the frosting without the discs. If you struggle with frosting then these are definitely worth it to reduce stress and get great results. Otherwise I would only use them if you were making a very elegant cake or one with a design that really requires such a polished finish