Transfers- Stupid Question

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sjbeatty8 Posted 8 May 2007 , 1:52pm
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Ok im new at this.... for chocolate transfers... what kind of chocolate are we talking about???

Thanks!

Also do you have to layer the colors or can you do an outline and fill in like a coloring book???

TIA

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kakedecorator Posted 8 May 2007 , 1:58pm
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When I do a chocolate transfer I use candy melts. Yes, that is one way you can do it. But usually the "bottom" (down side) will be the top of your transfer.
This response will give you a "bump" and hopefully someone can give you a clearer answer.

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ribbitfroggie Posted 8 May 2007 , 2:08pm
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There is a great tutorial here:

http://www.geocities.com/heathers_cakes2000/chocolatedemo.html?1109787013625

they are really easy and fun to do! Hope this helps!

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berryblondeboys Posted 8 May 2007 , 2:13pm
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You can do an outline and fill in the colors, true, but it will not be smooth and will have ripples and/or, it's a bit difficult to fill it all in and not have it spill over and cover more of your outline than you wish. Of course, that's because I'm not artistic, so being super precise isn't in me.

But if you pipe an outline on wax paper or parchment paper and do a MOSTLY fill in (not really layering, but for some detailed outlining, it might get layered over), then when it dries, you just peel off the paper and you have a perfect "back side" that shows your outline AS YOU DREW it and the filled in. they don't break very easily, so it's nto very difficult at all - easier than Frozen ButterCream Transfers for SURE.

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BlairsMom Posted 8 May 2007 , 2:33pm
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Thanks for the link for the step by step, I think I just may have to try one of these!

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sjbeatty8 Posted 8 May 2007 , 5:36pm
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Thanks everyone!!! I think I have it.. ill give it a shot!

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