Acetate To Pipe Chocolate

Decorating By juliecake Updated 29 May 2007 , 9:58pm by Jopalis

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juliecake Posted 29 May 2007 , 5:43pm
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Has anyone used acetate "cones" to pipe choclate details? It is suggested in whimsical Bakehouse. they use 10x 10 sheets that they buy in bulk, but it never mentions where or what gauge acetate they use.

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JoAnnB Posted 29 May 2007 , 5:57pm
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Parchment is MUCH cheaper. A box of 1,000 sheets that are full sheet pan size is about $30. one box lasts for months/years depending on how much baking you do.

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juliecake Posted 29 May 2007 , 6:00pm
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I have used parchment and plastic, but according to the bookthe acetate keeps a stiff point for very tiny detail. I have run into problems with tiny detail with the parchment and plastic.

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jesaltuve Posted 29 May 2007 , 6:02pm
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You can probably look on www.jbprince.com and look at the different kinds.
I had never heard of that but it sounds better than paper cones.
I have a friend that uses little artists paint bottles with fine tips like for writing calligraphy. She just warms them in the microwave. The writing comes out great.

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allycook Posted 29 May 2007 , 6:17pm
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I have bought vinyl for rolling out my fondant from the fabric department and wonder if you couldn't by a yard of it and cut it into small squares. It comes in differing thicknesses. It might be a workable and inexpensive alternative. In fact, I might just go try that myself. I can see how it would hold a nice sharp point.

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jesaltuve Posted 29 May 2007 , 9:39pm
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By the way, on JB Prince there is one type of acetate sheet, the other sheet is softer plastic.
I have used the acetate sheets for chocolate decor and you can cut and bend them. They are very flexible, so I'm sure it works just fine.

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Jopalis Posted 29 May 2007 , 9:58pm
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I have read and been told that acetate for chocolate, cakes, etc. MUST be food safe. You are putting hot/warm chocolate on the acetate and it can release chemicals. I have heard of folks using floral acetate, etc. Just so you know...that's not ok. You are better off with JB Prince....

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