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Hi, sorry to be a nuisance but I was wondering what size posy picks do i need to do the “twirly bits” on the exploding santa cake. Paul didn’t use them on the tutorial but there is a note saying not to insert wires directly into the cake. Also, Is there a tutorial on how to use them for both sprays and individually? Sorry if this question has been asked already but I have spent ages looking through the many questions and answers and have had no luck. Many thanks!

Hi Trace

For individual wires use micro posy picks. To prevent the wire from moving around in the pick, tape the bottom of the wire with a little floristry tape, this will make the wire a snug fit in the pick. Alternatively pop a little royal icing or melted chocolate in the pick. Hold the wire in the pick until the royal icing or chocolate sets.

However, you can also use safety seal which is a food grade wax into which wires can be dipped to make them food safe so they can be inserted directly into cake.

See safety seal here:

https://www.thecakedecoratingcompany.co.uk/tools-equipment-c28/cake-decorating-baking-tools-c63/ingenious-edibles-safety-seal-120g-p8962

and micro posy picks here:
http://mrsjonescakes.nexuswebdesign.co.uk/shop/products/mini-posy-pic

or google both products to see other suppliers.

Posy picks have been discussed many times in Q & A. Take a peek at other threads in the following link and click on the ones to read the most relevant for you:

https://www.cakeflix.com/questions?s=posy+picks