Rules are just training wheels for beginners, and real creativity starts when you know how to throw them out the window.

My rule is if I copy it three times, I'm already late to the function party.

But what if you explain it right? Like, show them the spec sheet that says a tiny bow is normal for that size of glass. Some customers actually get it if you're straight with them. I've had people thank me for being honest about a factory flaw instead of just swapping it and eating the cost. It builds more trust than just pretending nothing ever goes wrong.

Check the local library's bathroom policy first.

Honestly, I would have said absolutely not a few years ago. But I saw a baker use a less stable frosting for a specific look, and they had a solid backup plan ready to go. It made me realize it's not always about the risk, it's about how you manage it. You need to know exactly what could go wrong and have a fix ready before the first crumb is out of place. So now my answer is maybe, but only if you're prepared for the worst.