I need someone to tell me if I am dreaming this or if I've read this on CC. Can you thin BC icing using corn syrup? If so, what kind of effect does it have on the icing? I'm asking because I did use it to thin some icing and then tinted it pink, but when I look closely at the iced cake, the pink does not seem to have fully blended - I can see pink and white swirls.
Thanks for the reply. I've always thinned with water, but I had a little extra icing tp play with and wanted to try using corn syrup. Have you noticed a difference in your icing when using water vs. corn syrup (or any other thicker liquid)? Does it seem to ice/smooth easier?
I normally use corn syrup to thin my bc when I need to use it for writing, it seems to keep it from breaking. HTH!
I have added either corn syrup, water or lemon juice for when I am icing the cake. Other than a little sweetness from the corn syrup, there is no difference I can see.
But the other product I use is clear decorating jel. I usually do this if I need to write a lot of stuff, or if I want to write on the board, as it will not completely dry and wont fall off if I domy writing the night before. It's also easier to write with.
Good Luck
The only time I add corn syrup in BC is when I pipe leaves. This way they come out pointy on the ends and don't split.
Nadya, My leaves ALWAYS split and don't point. THANK YOU for solving that very pesky problem!!! 
Nadya, My leaves ALWAYS split and don't point. THANK YOU for solving that very pesky problem!!!
You are welcome, I have learned this trick here on CC too, so I can't take the credit 
When you add some corn syrup, try a few leaves and if they still don't come out right, add some more.
Also make sure that your leaf tip is not very narrow on the end, what can cause splitting. Those metal tips tend to be too narrow and you have to widen them just a little bit with a knife. Good luck!
Nadya, Thanks again! Hey, I give you the credit for re-posting a good tip! I'll try the knife trick too.
Did you get ANY sleep last night??? 
When I took my Wilton 1 class, one of the students used corn syrup to thin her bc for her roses. I have yet to see a more perfect bc rose even 'til this day. Keep in mind that this was the first time she had even made a rose. I have no idea how much to add though; the rose still gives me a run for my money.
Nadya,
Just had to give you an update.
I just now---5 min. ago----did some leaves on a cupcake.( And mixed some corn syrup in) Perfection!!!!! Not ONE leaf failed on me!!!!
So again, Nadya, thanks to your post, I'm a happy, happy girl!!! 
Glad you got some sleep!
BTW--I just posted that cupcake YOU helped me with in the "May Cookie Club" forum.
I will now forever refer to my excellent leaves as "my Nadya leaves". Thank you!!!
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