Two Questions Royal Icing And Upside Down Icing Technique

Decorating By Beecharmer Updated 29 Jun 2006 , 7:55pm by Beecharmer

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Beecharmer Posted 29 Jun 2006 , 11:01am
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I've never had trouble with royal icing before, but noticed others do. Well, now it's my turn. I just can't get the sheen off no matter how long I mix. What is up with that? Is it the humidity? Cause it is real humid out now. What can I do?

I'm making a wedding cake this weekend and want to use the upside down technique. I've done it before, but can't remember what kind of icing I used. I'm afraid the Buttery Buttercream would be too melty. It's supposed to be 91 degrees out. I don't like the regular buttercream with Crisco - too greasy. I usually use the faux fondant icing, but know you should use icing with butter in it. What do others use?

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shelain22 Posted 29 Jun 2006 , 1:36pm
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I cant help with the royal iceing as my one and only batch so far was a really bad experience.

I have used the upside down technique and I used cream chease iceing. The crusting recipe that is on here and It worked out very well, but I had heard that the cream cheese was not good for this so I let it set in the freezer extra long. Good luck.

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sweetexpressions Posted 29 Jun 2006 , 1:41pm
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what is the upside down tech?

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Beecharmer Posted 29 Jun 2006 , 3:31pm
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Upside down technique is under articles. It is very smooth.

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sweetexpressions Posted 29 Jun 2006 , 4:46pm
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wow! That is so cool! It really turns out that perfect? I know I did not answer your question but I am sure glad I came across this post!!!!
Thanks!!

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MissBaritone Posted 29 Jun 2006 , 5:18pm
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I use a lot of royal icing and it usually has a shine to it when I use it. It does dry matt though. I know when it's ready more by the feel than the look

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cakesbykitty Posted 29 Jun 2006 , 7:20pm
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i tried the upside down technique with buttercream icing (half butter, half crisco) and it was horrible! my icing peeled off on to the paper, did i have it too thick?

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Beecharmer Posted 29 Jun 2006 , 7:55pm
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Did you put it in the freezer or fridge? I put mine in the freezer.

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