How To Make Fondant Names

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In this video, I show you my updated technique for making fondant names for birthday cakes.
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[@alidoe115]

I am so grateful you made this video! Your method makes it so much easier than what I was trying to do. Thank you for teaching me a new skill!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Love this Alicia! And I’m glad I could help you! ☺️☺️

[@dbarnes66]

Cool beans!!! I this short month, I’ve learned so much from your tutorials. I looking forward to watching even more.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yayyy! This makes me so happy 💜🙏🏼

[@MISZBHAYVIN]

Thank you so much for sharing all of your tips, you are appreciated. All of your videos are simple and straight to the point and funny at times. I am a treat decorator and I am now stepping into doing more cakes. God bless you.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you honey! Welcome to the cake world! I envy people who make treats, they are so pretty, but I don't have the patience for them! 😂😂

[@MISZBHAYVIN]

@@KarolynsKakes lol thank you I feel like I’m over it with doing treats it takes sooo much time for such small items but I love doing my candy apples soon my menu will be short and only doing what I love. I don’t want to be that treat person that offers every single thing. 💚💚💚

[@odilekayijuka5783]

Thank you so much for this video - very well explained!. thanks again.

[@daramcneil9623]

You’re the best! So glad I found you. And a Philly girl to boot!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Dara! You from Philly too?!

[@MLKLegacy2]

Awesome video! Thank God for YT😍🙌🏾

[@jessl2480]

Love your videos! Too cute!

[@margesinclair451]

Great tip, thanks again for all your expertise

[@KarolynsKakes]

You’re welcome Marge! ☺️

[@gladyshenry6338]

Great tutorial and great idea to do names . thank you

[@KarolynsKakes]

Gladys Henry you’re welcome, glad you liked it!

[@rascowhite]

Thank you so much! Very helpful and you're totes adorbs!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

😂😂 You're welcome!

[@Gypsy_dreamer9]

What a great way to do letters thx u 🙏🏼😊

[@kapoormahima]

Hi Karolyn, firstly you have a nice name😊 secondly, thank you so much., Im new to your channel subscription and my compliments to you for the wonderful tutorials you have out here.. its really helpful for beginner fondant user in me😊

[@eileenhernandez1218]

LOL.... You: " Please don't leave." Me: laughing and definatly staying. Thanks for all the info! I've subscribed. I'm new to the baking world and learned so much from you already.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You stayed!!! 😂😊 Seriously though, thank you for reaching out! 💜

[@janaabreu]

Everything makes so much sense!!! 😁😁😁

[@KarolynsKakes]

I’m so happy I explained it thoroughly enough for people to understand! I try to find a happy medium between explaining too much and moving too fast through the process.

[@jennifercarter4999]

I love your work. great tutorial

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awww thank you! Glad I could help!

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

Ahhhh haaaaa moment! "Drying in the shape of your cake". Thanks!!!! Loved the video

[@KarolynsKakes]

Isn't it funny how you can see something so simple and be like....why didn't I think of that?!? LOL! I'm so glad you liked it! :)

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

@@KarolynsKakes I'm glad I found your video. I was literally about to order a deep cutting blade for my cricut maker and risk ruining my machine. I feel comfortable using the method you used. I'll definitely subscribe and follow. Happy Saturday!

[@KarolynsKakes]

@@GeorgiaWhisper yay!! Thank you! It takes a little more time than using a cricut, but not too much time and it turns out really nice!

[@dolcifioricakes]

Awesome!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you!

[@libbybarnard86]

Just found your channel and so glad I did!! You are so talented and fun to watch! Merry late Christmas! Sending love from Texas!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hi Libby! Thank you girl! Merry late Christmas and Happy early New Year LOL

[@chea591]

Thank you!

[@smc17]

So cute!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! ☺️

[@dijones2441]

Great tutorial...you can also store the fondant cutout in a clear paper file pocket so it remains soft until needed 😃

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! And, yes, I totally forgot to mention that so thanks for the reminder!

[@kenyajames1931]

Great video and tips!

[@lxus4u]

Thanks for the video!

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome!

[@lakshmisingh6338]

Wow ❤️

[@lindaelliott7196]

You’re amazing!!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Lindaaaaa!!! Thank youuuuu!! 😊🙏

[@sandrabravo6744]

Great video Thank you 😍

[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danameoricastigador6463]

I'm soooo glad I found your channel.. Thank u.. A quick question, how would you know if u are putting too much/little tylose? Thanks in advance 😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! If you add too much, it will dry SUPER hard and be difficult to cut. If you don't add enough, your fondant will still be soft and the knife will drag the fondant when you cut it. I hope that makes sense!

[@danameoricastigador6463]

@@KarolynsKakes it does.. Thank u.. 😊

[@tapiwashendelane518]

Thanks for the tutorial! They are always helpful and I've been binge watching them ... What app do you use to write the name in the correct font?

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome! I have a PC, not a MAC and I use Microsoft Word.

[@Jmpartycakes]

Hi Karolyn Another method I use to make my text larger is I insert a text box and then I can change the size of the text within the box🙂

[@KarolynsKakes]

Ahhhh! Never thought of that! Duh! 😂 Thank you!!

[@areebas1120]

Amazing! Can I use this method for other fonts too? Like. A thinner one

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yep! Here's another video where I used a thinner font: kzbin.infozIGh4TsKN5A

[@jannesmith3874]

Hi! Thank you for sharing! Wish i knew this the last cake I attempted! How much tylose to use?

[@KarolynsKakes]

It's hard to say how much, a little goes a long way. So for 1 pound of fondant, I may use 1 teaspoon. If you're using a small piece of fondant, just sprinkle like 1/4 tsp onto it and see if it stiffens up enough. If it still seems soft, then add another 1/4 tsp. (I always eyeball it and just sprinkle it on there.) You don't want it to be too hard because it will be difficult to work with. And same if it's too soft. So you have to find the happy medium. I hope that helped, you really have to do a trial and error until you find the right consistency!

[@mignagonzalez2196]

Hi thank you for the tutorial. I already downloaded the font. Love it, if I am going to put the name on the side of an 8 inch cake what font size should I use? Thank you for all you share with us! ❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

I recommend measuring the side of the cake where you want the font to be. Then print it out so it is that tall / wide. I use the rulers in Microsoft Word so I can see how big it is!

[@mignagonzalez2196]

Thank you!! ❤

[@julielobato9407]

Awesome video!!! ❤ What program do you use Microsoft Word?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks Julie! Yes, I have a PC, so I use Microsoft Word. (It came with my computer.)

[@tillymcleod483]

Thank your for this video. I noticed you had 3 cakes in your frig. How many days in advance do you make your cakes? I might have two coming up for delivery the same day. Also do you have a place you order your cake boxes in bulk?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I start making them a few days before the party. My cakes are always done by Friday for weekend pickups. (Pickup Friday through Sunday) There is a local store called The Restaurant Store where I get boxes and cardboard circles.

[@Onslaught707]

Great job do you remember what font that was I really like it!

[@KarolynsKakes]

It's called GROBOLD, it's one of my faves!

[@lakshmisingh6338]

Amzy👍

[@tracyallen9106]

Hi Karolyn! Do you have to dry the fondant before putting it on the cake?

[@KarolynsKakes]

If I need the fondant to stand on its own (i.e. on top of the cake or I want it to be flat and not contour to the shape of the cake. If it's just going against the side on laying flat on the top, then I will put it on right away!

[@TheCmg061]

New to you also. You’re so funny. Do you have a video on how to put those fondant letters on the sides of a cake? Also, you have great arms. Obviously between cakes, you’re pumping iron.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you!! I actually just filmed how I adhere decorations to cakes and that will be posted on Wednesday the 9th! And that was when I was working out 10 hours a week. I wish my arms still looked like that! 🤣

[@justenoughsugarcakes3269]

👋👌

[@sandykelley6659]

I really enjoy you. Very good at what you do. I do have a question, does your background color not run into your letters? I did a paw patrol cake last year,, the 3rd cake I ever did, and the background of the logo ended up running or seeping through into the front. I started working with fondant a couple years ago and im completely self taught, except from a couple extremely outdated youtube videos, from wilton I think. Anyway, just wondering if you've had that problem before and if you have any suggestions cuz I have a mario cake im doing for my 5 year old and need to do the lettering.. Sorry so long I tend to ramble.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Sandy! Do you mean that you can see the background color through the top color? If so, try adding tylose powder to the fondant, it helps it stiffen up. And also, don't use too much water or piping gel or whatever you use to stick the fondant together. Just a little bit to make it sticky.

[@sandykelley6659]

@@KarolynsKakes it was a red background and it ended up turning the white fondant which was on top of it a pinkish color. I am doing Mario letters for my sons 5th birthday cake and those letters have black background with red, yellow, green or blue letters. I’m worried the black will run into the letters like the red did the white. Or maybe it was because it was white? And like you said, I possibly used too much water.

[@ritag.3718]

Hola karolin. Lindos bizcochos

[@BeeRavie]

By chance (shot in the dark here) would you know what font would be closest to the Minecraft logo? Want to make a name similiar for a Minecraft cake

[@KarolynsKakes]

I'm not too sure, but I have a technique I can film so you don't have to figure it out. When do you have to make the cake?

[@Emma-li8cy]

hello can I put fresh foundant into the fridge?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I don't put regular batches of fondant in the fridge. I store fondant wrapped in plastic wrap, put that in a ziplock bag, then put that in an airtight container and store at room temperature. But I will make fondant decorations and put them on the cake, then put the cake in the fridge. Here's a video showing how I refrigerate cakes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHOummCFbNtsbtk

[@muneebamubeen6082]

How to place the name plague on fondant cake?? After it dry out... With chocolate on back or something else ?? :(

[@KarolynsKakes]

I will either use a little melted chocolate, water or piping gel. Or I will put some american buttercream on there, that works really well too!

[@ninibren]

How did you use a needle tool?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I did the needle tool method before I started using a dresden tool! I got sick of all the poking and found the dresden tool easier and faster 🎉

[@nishasanthosh3887]

Wow u r AMAZING !!!!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awww thank you honey!

[@yenlanuzo5281]

How much tylose powder do you use?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Like 1/8 teaspoon per ounce

[@clairelee7801]

How do you know how much tylose to use per amount of fondant?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I can tell by the feel (which I know doesn't really help LOL). I start off with about 1-2 tsp per 2 pounds of fondant. And if I break a piece off and color it and it still feels too soft, I will add a little more. It always varies!

[@clairelee7801]

@@KarolynsKakes does the feel change quickly? And thank you... I enjoy watching your videos😁

[@lilyr.3372]

LOL, you make me laugh when you suggested "the spelling mistake "... guess what??? I misspelled a name in you model of Grinch cake... it was so embarrassing. I realized my mistake until my guest told me...😅😅😅 From that moment, I check the name more than twice. By the way, thanks for all your tutorials, are amazing helpful. Saludos from California.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Oops!! It's the worst feeling!! But at least you won't do that again, right?! LOL

[@ruthswanger7620]

I always have my customer verify spelling and have them sign a relise. I've had names that were spelled wrong that were the customer's fault. Glad had proof!

[@thomasfernandes6336]

I just can't seem to judge how much space I'll hv,where to begin n end.pl help me

[@KarolynsKakes]

I'm not sure what you are asking, can you please clarify?

[@rebeccanixon7926]

Does the fondant still taste good with that powder in it?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes, it doesn't change the taste, just the texture.

[@rebeccanixon7926]

@@KarolynsKakes Thank you ☺️ I've been using fondant from hobby lobby... beginner mistake, it's a nightmare!

[@kathyathompson5658]

What I would like to know do you have a have permission to use the Disney characters or any kind of other characters when you’re using sugar printer ? I am really waiting to this with my oldest daughter can you please please help me in any way what so ever? And I don’t want to use fountain I want to use butter care frosting!’ Please help me if you can! Thanks in advance for any Advice you can give me!!!😁😁😁😁

[@KarolynsKakes]

Any time you use a licensed character, you're taking a risk if you sell the cake for a profit.