Crumb Coating Suggestions

Decorating By lepaz Updated 28 May 2007 , 4:52am by Torte

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lepaz Posted 28 May 2007 , 1:28am
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Hello All,
I need suggestions for crumb coating. I have just been putting a thin layer of b/c frosting, but it is not working for me. How do you guys do it?

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nutcase68 Posted 28 May 2007 , 1:35am
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Are you letting your crumb coat dry before you recoat the cake?

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kidsnurse Posted 28 May 2007 , 1:37am
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needs to be thinned bc so it goes on easier.

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mjs4492 Posted 28 May 2007 , 1:40am
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What kind of trouble are you having? icon_smile.gif

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Erika513x2 Posted 28 May 2007 , 1:41am
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just put a whole bunch on top and work your way down. what exactly r u having a problem with?

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lepaz Posted 28 May 2007 , 1:42am
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Yes, it is drying. To what consistency does it need to be thinned?

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nutcase68 Posted 28 May 2007 , 1:45am
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About a medium consitancy. You should be able to spread it without it picking up the cake.

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jl5949 Posted 28 May 2007 , 1:46am
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I don't thin my bc too thin, I think the key is to put on a thin coat let that crust, smooth and then recoat with a thick layer. You could also try an icing tip.

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msauer Posted 28 May 2007 , 2:11am
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Do you use a crusting BC? If so, have you ever nuked it? That is my tried and true method for crumb coating. I nuke what I think I will need for about 12 seconds to thin it. The only drawback is you have to work kinda quickly so it doesn't crust on you. What I don't use, I just slap back into the main batch (provided I didn't get any crumbs in it).

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Sandi4tpc Posted 28 May 2007 , 4:38am
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msauer--Thanks for the tip. I forgot that I did something like that one year for some cupcakes and it was so fast and easy.

Sandi

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Torte Posted 28 May 2007 , 4:52am
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That's a great idea msauer, I'll have o try that. I was told to hold the spatula under hot water and then dry it off, then spread the icing. I have never tried it but my friend says it works for her.

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