Making realistic looking ribbon
Making ribbon is quite easy and I guess most of us already know how to do it. I would like to suggest a great gadget to have, to emboss some dotted lines along the ribbon to make it look better. This is a cutter/ embosser, price is reasonable, around RM16.00.
All you do is just roll the wheel to get the needlework effect.
I don’t actually measure my strips when making ribbon. I just cut and adjust the length of the ribbon, based on the size of the cake.
For ribbon and drapes, it’s better to mix equal amount of fondant and gumpaste, to make it more pliable and have that beautiful curves. Put some cotton balls in the bow until it is dry and doesn’t droop. The above ribbon was done only using fondant (and in a rush..) so it looks a little bit stiff. I just wanted to show the embossed effect which makes the whole ribbon looks real.
It’s Saturday, beautiful morning, only thing it hasn’t rain for quite a long time here. Anyway, have a happy weekend, more time to explore your cake decorating ! Take care. 
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Salam, I\'m the author of the book \"Kraf Gula\" (Sugarcraft) published by Utusan Publications. Teaching cake decorating classes during the weekend and also accepting fondant cake orders for all occasions. Email - minbakingproject@gmail.com. Hp 019-3805344. Thanks for visiting :) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 
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May 18th, 2008 at 3:16 am
Hi Min,
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Those ribbon looks good enough for me. And the tool i really thought it gonna cost a bomb…so cool to know the price so reasonable
//Shilme.
May 18th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Thanks Shilme, dah jumpa the ingredients to make your fondant ?
May 19th, 2008 at 2:19 am
Huk huk so sad! Sebut je glycerin berkerut muka mamat kat kedai tu! Sabar je! U know, kat sini nak beli baking soda kena pergi Farmasi, tak de jual kat supermarket, kat farmasi jual sbb its remedy for upset stomach :0! I guess kena tunngu balik KL jugak…
May 19th, 2008 at 5:23 am
Susah jugak ye. Takpe la, nanti balik KL, stock up on the ingredients. Akak pun nak start jual fondant dah, baru beli mixer gedabak..
. Ok, take care, your kids semua cute.