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Name:
Mayen
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Age:
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About Me:
I HAVE ALSO STARTED UPLOADING PHOTOS ON FLICKR- my ID there is WAYBEYONDCAKES
I am a youtube-taught fondant cake enthusiast. I made my very first cake on jan 2008. I have been a career woman for over ten years-- and then after having our child, I stopped working and in the process of adjusting to home life, discovered this craft. I have not baked cakes before in my life, more so decorate them... so i had to ask my way through learning how to do it.
I feel the need to say that being a stay at home mom does not mean I have tons of time and one day just decided to make these cakes bec i had nothing to do. Moms, we know this-- we don't HAVE time... in as much as I do encourage others to try this, please do not look at it as a mere product of idleness... someone made that comment to me and I do take offense in it. There's much more to making these than a couple of hours free time.
Mimzywhimzy was the person who practically answered my questions day in and day out. And seriouscakes did a lot of help with my recipe questions and how to make icing etc... and Aine2 just --well, she made me dream .
YOu look at things so beautifully made and you wonder--can I do that too? These ladies will tell you-YES, and that is the same I answer I will give you. So what they taught me, I will pass on.
To those who HATE what I do--bec I don't charge people, bec I destroy their business (?) -- ugh, get a life. Unless it's something really worth paying for-- why not share how to do it? Aine2 has awesome tutorials that are worth hundred times more than what she asks for ... that is so much worth it. Same thing for Sharon Zambito..she's awesome... so unless it's in the same field... we are all in the learning stage...and we can legally learn and share for free.
IF you have seen these cakes and these tutorials and you suddenly start thinking --" maybe I can do that too" -- i want you to know , THAT IS WHY I DO THIS :)
VISIT MY WEBSITE FOR TIPS, RECIPES, TUTORIALS, PICTURES, FAQs
( oh yeah- IT's FREE... haha... i won't screw you into paying for anything just to look at it ok... it's just more organized to do it that way for me, so hope you guys can visit it too )
If you want to email me, you can send an email to - waybeyondcakes@yahoo.com
mayen@waybeyondcakes.com
Hometown:
Manila, Philippines
Country:
United States
Hobbies:
Im in the process of exploring my creative side-- so aside from cakes-- I am venturing into airbrushing ... and learning to play my guitar ( again )... and "really knowing " my camera
I also DREAM to be part of charm city cakes :) i watch that show and as much as i am smitten by the cakes, the guys and gals just crack me up...they all make me proud to be in Maryland :) kinda gives me a touch of what baltimore is really about.
Movies:
im a twilight junkie
Books:
Im a twilight junkie...so i love the Stephenie Meyer series...
The notebook...bridges of madison county, tuesdays with morrie...the little prince...
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moeswife1
(1 week ago)
Hey Mayen, miss you dearly wishing all is well with you and your family. Can't wait for your new videos. Warm hugs & kisses!!!! -Nicole
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PurthePoohBear
(1 week ago)
Hey Mayen, havent seen any new cakes in almost a month time, which is so unlike you. I hope alls well at your end. Hope to hear from you soon.
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ilovstodance
(1 week ago)
i have to make a wedding cake and i want to do fondant roses in yellow you made it look so easy i will try to do them your way i really like that rose,i have never worked with fondant before so this will be fun thks for yr awesome video
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sueishere2005
(2 weeks ago)
I Just wanted to say that your creations and your artistic ability it wonderful. I am attempting my first fondant cake this weekend for my daughters 17th B-day and it will be Twilight inspired, I just hopw it turns out 1/10th as well as your works of art. Your tutorials are wonderful, as well as inspiring. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you.
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jacquicowie
(3 weeks ago)
Hi Mayen, I have just ordered myself an airbrush and wondered if you could recommend some silver, gold and pearl/shimmer liquids - we do not seem to have them here in the UK. Many thanks Jacqui x
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princesschefdatsme
(3 weeks ago)
hi! i love your work! i am also a fan of fondant cakes and im still starting... I want to learn more about fondant making especially molding people. Watching your videos of your creations make me want to be like you... thank you for showing your great stuff... :) can you make a video of how to make people? like a man and a woman? im really having a hard time molding it so if i would have a guide it would be a great help... thanks and god bless!! :)
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ianjohan
(3 weeks ago)
Hi Mayen, I would like to thank you for all your videos they are indeed very helpful. Back in august I was looking for some one that could make my son a cake for his September Birthday, TNX to your MMF video I decided to try and make it myself. The first time I tried making the MMF it came out perfect. I made a practice cake, and for my son's second birthday I made him the McQueen car he wanted. Which I think came out pretty damn good considering I had never made anything like it. I would like to share with you what you have inspired me to do. Since his birthday I have had friends and family asking me to make them a cake and making extra money. Once again THANK YOU so very much.
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gloriosa455
(4 weeks ago)
hey mayen im a big fan of you ... i have to make a cake in a month and i wish to make some fondants figurines... i love your animals on the train cake as you do for your son, can you tell me some tips for make it? i try once with fondant figurines but the results wanst very good, now i want try to gumpaste but i have a doubt.. gumpaste its edible too? and could you make a tutorial for make animals specialli a jiraffe i think its the more difficult to make.. could you suggest me a link or maybe a book? ..i appreciate your help... thanks a lot :)
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BoogerFilledNose
(4 weeks ago)
can you do a thanksgiving cake tutorial please?
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aasga1
(1 month ago)
Thank you for sharing...Your work is AWESOME!!!
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