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Here's some pointers for those who are preparing to compete in a cake show for the first time.
Be creative!! Ideas can come from many sources other than cake decorating books. Novelty designs can be found on cards, coloring books, even 'junk mail' gift catalogs. Special occasion cakes or tier cake designs can be found on cards, wallpaper patterns, and even clip-art. Aim to use a basic skill you know well, but use it in a unique way or use it on a design that is NOT copied directly from a book. If your design does come from a book, try altering/personalizing it by changing the colors, changing the shape, doing it in miniature or in tiers, etc.
You may choose the challenge of trying a brand new technique, but don't overextend yourself. Be willing to make a few practice pieces first to
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master the technique before tackling it on your competition piece.
Don't try to put every technique you know on the same cake. It is better to go 'simple and well executed' than fussy and poorly done! Keep the colors natural and your underlying color scheme to no more than three colors.
Be sure to dress your cake board. Instead of aluminum foil, try decorative florist's foil, contact paper, gift wrap, fabric, even icings like fondant and royal can dress up a board. Since most competition cakes are dummies, you don't have to worry about using "food-safe" materials on your board.
Remember that "tier cake" is NOT synonymous with "wedding cake".
The day of the show, look at the other displays for ideas of what you could have done differently or better.
Finally, make it fun -- enjoy yourself!
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