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Newatdecorating
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Joined: Aug 03, 2005
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Mon May 19, 2008 2:04 pm |
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I use RBC on my cookies and haven't done much outlining. Mainly because I haven't done it enough to be good at it. I see pictures of cookies that have been outlined and they really look great! That got me to wondering about how many people do that extra step. |
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bonniebakes
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Joined: Jun 10, 2005
Posts: 1166
Location: Maryland
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Mon May 19, 2008 3:37 pm |
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Do you mean outline and then flood?
I don't outline and then flood - I do it all in one step. But I do sometimes outline on top after it dries with a contrasting color. |
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Newatdecorating
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Posts: 215
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Mon May 19, 2008 6:01 pm |
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I'm not talking about outlining and flooding. I'm talking about doing the contrasting color to give it that added dimension. |
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GeminiRJ
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Joined: Aug 28, 2006
Posts: 1924
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
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Tue May 20, 2008 10:39 am |
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For the most part, I like to outline my cookies. The 3D designs look a little more finished that way. But there are some cookies that look very nice and elegant without going to the extra work of outlining. |
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Kiddiekakes
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Joined: Jul 07, 2004
Posts: 3618
Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada
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Tue May 20, 2008 11:05 am |
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If I am doing hindreds then ..No!! If I am only doing a dozen or so I will outline!!! |
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MichelleM77
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Location: near Akron, Ohio
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Tue May 20, 2008 11:15 am |
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I use fondant as my base and if the design needs it I will outline, but I try not to do it in a contrasting color, will use the same color for the RI as the fondant in order to not make the cookies so busy. I like simple designs. |
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bonniebakes
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Location: Maryland
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Tue May 20, 2008 12:04 pm |
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For me, it depends on the design (and my energy level). I like the way a really fine outline looks, but I have such trouble with a really small tip, that sometiems I don't bother for fear of messing up the cookies. |
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sallene
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Joined: Nov 14, 2007
Posts: 37
Location: Missouri
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Tue May 20, 2008 1:11 pm |
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I generall always do a contrasting outline. There are a few times that I haven't, it depends on the cookie that I'm doing. |
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karentje
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Joined: Aug 28, 2006
Posts: 85
Location: Belgium, Europe
Birthday: Apr 06
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Fri May 23, 2008 11:24 am |
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I always outline. You can be far more creative and it looks more beautiful. |
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Lovemypups
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Joined: Apr 24, 2008
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Location: South Florida
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Fri May 23, 2008 1:54 pm |
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We need a "sometimes" in the poll I think.  Sometimes I use the same color as the flooding, sometimes I pipe on top and sometimes I use a contrasting color either before flooding or after. Some of our forumites do beautiful, perfect detailed work and I love looking at their stuff. Just takes tons of practice, a steady hand and talent doesn't hurt. |
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kneadacookie
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Joined: Aug 18, 2006
Posts: 1200
Location: Berkley, MI
Birthday: Oct 19
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Fri May 23, 2008 6:42 pm |
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i almost always add the extra detail lines. to me it just finishes off the piece. it hides my mistakes and really makes it come to life! |
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bgallay
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Joined: Aug 18, 2005
Posts: 29
Location: Middleton, WI
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Fri May 23, 2008 6:54 pm |
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I always do. it just finishes it for me. |
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GeminiRJ
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Location: Omaha, Nebraska
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Sat May 24, 2008 9:06 am |
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| kneadacookie wrote: | | i almost always add the extra detail lines. to me it just finishes off the piece. it hides my mistakes and really makes it come to life! |
Dawn, are you saying you make mistakes?! How can this be? Seriously, your cookies and those by yankeegal are the reason I started outlining my cookies. I never would've thought to do it before, or that it would make such a big difference in the final appearance of the cookie. I just wish it didn't take such a toll on my wrist. |
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kneadacookie
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Sat May 24, 2008 4:27 pm |
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susan...you better hope i never fall off this pedestal you put me on...i'll break my neck. most people don't know of my mistakes(thank you). if you ask me...every cookie has several mistakes. i'm extremely over critical of my work. EXTREMELY!!! |
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GeminiRJ
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Location: Omaha, Nebraska
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Tue May 27, 2008 4:57 am |
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| kneadacookie wrote: | | susan...you better hope i never fall off this pedestal you put me on...i'll break my neck. |
I just know a good cookie artist when I see one! There are a number of decorator's on this site that have impressed me from day one, and I have always enjoyed seeing your work. |
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