How do I get my frosting so smooth?

Practice practice, I still have troubles .make sure your icing is not real thick, i think theres a tutral here some where

I smooth with a hot, bent spatulla. There are lots of ways to smooth... Some use a bench scraper...some paper towel and a fondant smoother...some typing paper...

Jen

I use the Viva paper towels. They have always worked for me. Be sure to let the icing crust a little while before beginning to smooth.

First of all, you've got to start with a great icing recipe...I think Indydebi's is the best. It is soooooooooo smooth, and spreads like a dream. It crusts nicely, and then I use the VIVA method to make sure it looks good.

can you guide me towards her receipe i'm looking for a butter cream that is not so sweet, i've tried the wilton and it's way to sweet, i had some from a bakery that is wonderful, you could eat it with a spoon. Thanks

Try here:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-6992-Indydebis-Crisco-Based-Buttercream-Icing.html

It is a GREAT recipe!
HTH

This is how I do it..

In a pinch I've used computer paper to smooth icing instead of Viva paper towels (after it crusted)! I was surprised how well it worked!

I've found parchment paper and a fondant smoother work well, once the icing has crusted.

I love the viva paper towel method. I used to use parchment paper, but found that it doesn't absorbe any grease, so it would sometimes stick or slide, but viva is wonderful!!

Don't forget.........there's always the Melvira Method, too!

Just check out the Articles section if you're not sure about of what I'm speaking.

Thanks for the receipt, i start my class tonight i'm so excited, i've been practicing alot. i like edna's videos, is there templets i can print like her daisy on this site?

You can find those templets on the wilton books.. but you can try and make your own. Is a circle and you can make the lines by folding itin halfs until you get all the lines you want.
Edna