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Frosting Shape - Pumpkins

PumpkinsBasic Decorating Technique   PUMPKINS   With tip 6 and heavy pressure, pipe two quotation-motion marks that touch top and bottom. Overpipe and fill space between with another pair. In center, pipe a straight oval shape line. Add tip 3 stem.     *********************

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Frosting Shape - Spiders (Spooky)

Spiders Basic Decorating Technique   Spooky Spider     Uses cake decorating tips 2, 4, 10 and 233. Hold tip 10 straight up and down and pipe out ball body. Add tip 4 dot head. Tuck tip 4 into body and pull out string legs. Cover body with tip 233 pull-out hair. Add tip 2 dot eyes and outline [...]

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Coloring Fondant

FondantBasic Decorating Technique How to ColorThe pure white color of Ready-to-Use Rolled Fondant can be easily tinted any color using of our Icing Colors(see bottom of this page).Add the color a teensy dab at a time, kneadng into fondantuntil the color is what you desire. We strongly suggest using a plastic bag toknead the Fondant to avoid [...]

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Flavoring Fondant

Fondant FlavorsBasic Decorating Technique   Flavoring the White or Colored FondantWhile pure white fondant has a mellow flavor, it certainly can be enhancedusing Butter flavoring or CLEAR Vanilla flavoring. Knead flavor/extract into icing until well blended.       Two Flavoring used by professional to make the best flavored frosting are available in BUTTER and PURE WHITE VANILLA. Both flavorings will not change your icing color -- other flavorings [...]

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Stamping Designs on Fondant

StampingBasic Decorating Techniques   Cake Stamps     Stamp colorful designs onto your fondant-covered cakes, cupcakes, or cookies...it is easy and fun!     1. Fill Color Tray with Brush-On Color. Dip a Stamp into color. Press Stamp on parchment paper or paper towel to get the look just right. 2. Press stamp onto your cake,imprinting the design flat against the surface. Rinse stamp [...]

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Covering the Cake with Fondant

FondantBasic Decorating Technique   Covering the Cake with Rolled Fondant How do you cover a cake with fondant that's perfectly smooth, without wrinkles or air bubbles?  The flexibility of fondant is your secret weapon. Just follow the instructions for the right ways to knead, roll out and lift the fondant, and you will find that covering a cake [...]

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Sponge Design on Fondant

Fondant SpongeBasic Decorating Techniques   Sponge Design on Fondant     Great Color Ideas! 1. Pour Edible Brush-On Paints into a Color Tray. Dip crumpled paper towel in the color. Test on parchment paper or a paper towel.  (We suggest practicing on a piece of fondant laid on waxed paper to get the technique perfected) 2. Lightly press against cake surface.       This is [...]

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How To Attach Already Dried Fondant Shapes to a Fondant Cake

FondantBasic Decorating Technique   How To Attach Dried Fondant Shapes to a Fondant Cake   If you've prepared fondant shapes ahead of time,like I do, they are dry, colorful and pretty. This is the recipe I use to attach the shapes to a fresh fondant cake.   Thinned Fondant Adhesive Use this mixture when attaching dried fondant to other fondant decorations and also [...]

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Before Covering Cake with Fondant (recipe only)

FondantBasic Decorating Technique   BEFORECovering Your Cake with Fondant   Cakes should be covered with apricot glaze (see recipe below) or a thin coating of buttercream icing. Let set 15 minutes before covering with fondant.   Apricot Glaze Ideal for preparing a cake for fondant or for crumb-coating cakes before icing.   Ingredients: 1 cup apricot preserves Heat preserves to boiling, strain. Brush on cake [...]

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How to Make a Fondant Rose

Fondant RosesBasic Decorating Techniques   How to Make AFondant Rose     People marvel at the realism of these roses!      1. Using a 3/4-inch diameter ball of fondant, mold a cone base approximately 1-1/2-inch high.     2. Roll a 3/8-inch diameter ball of fondant.     3. Flatten this ball into a circular petal about 1/4 inch thick on bottom and thin on the top. Make [...]

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