Category Archives: Experimental Techniques

Experiments With White Opaque Gummy

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Kimberly Chapman

During my gummy classes and demos, I’ve been telling people that any jello recipe should work as gummy with extra gelatin added, including those based on milk ingredients for white, opaque jello. This week, in advance of my demo at … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Cake Disaster

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Kimberly Chapman

You know how easy it is to sit around watching cake shows on TV and then imagine how you’d have done better and ensure your cake would never fall over? Yeah, about that… I had a cake fall over yesterday … Continue reading →

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Gummy and Gumpaste Wrongness

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Kimberly Chapman

I know I’m way behind on posting stuff from the gummy demo and class, but I have to post one particular photo from the July 10, 2011 Day of Sharing here in Austin. After I did my gummy demo, the … Continue reading →

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Gummy on Cake Balls

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Kimberly Chapman

When I made some Ugly Cake Balls during my recent Week of Baking, I saved a couple for future experimentation: one with the white chocolate coating, another with no coating at all. This week I let my daughter make some … Continue reading →

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Nerdsplosion!

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Kimberly Chapman

Last night my good friend and president of the Capital Confectioners club Kyla Myers notified me of an awesome video via Google+ (which is not at all addictive…much…). I reshared it here with a cheeky note that I needed my … Continue reading →

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What Gummy Class Supplies Look Like

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Kimberly Chapman

Here are just some of the things I’ve prepped in advance for the gummy class I’m teaching on July 24: There are a couple of spots left. Remember, all proceeds benefit Capital Confectioners. I’m not being paid anything despite the … Continue reading →

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Gummy Experiments: Cupcake Cups

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Kimberly Chapman

I previously posted this photo as a teaser for Day of Sharing and the class I’m teaching on July 24: I want to reserve most of the advanced gummy instructions for those who attend these events or purchase the booklet … Continue reading →

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Gummy Book Cover Art

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Kimberly Chapman

I’ve whipped up some cover art for the booklet I’m writing on gummy techniques for the July 24 class. This will be used as a flyer at All in One Bakeshop to advertise the class (if you want to come, … Continue reading →

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Latest Gummy Experiments

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Kimberly Chapman

While working on stuff for tomorrow’s Day of Sharing gummy demo, I had some other ideas to test. I’m putting together a summary handout for DoS attendees and next week will work on a booklet with more thorough information on … Continue reading →

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Gummy Beads

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Kimberly Chapman

Ran another experiment tonight. Basic tutorial is free here. Advanced techniques like this will be demonstrated/taught at the following upcoming events: Capital Confectioners’ Day of Sharing Advanced Gummy Class