"furry" Icing Question

Decorating By kjackson Updated 19 Jul 2006 , 1:19am by loriemoms

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kjackson Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 12:36am
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Let me first say WOW!! icon_eek.gificon_surprised.gif I am in the company of some truly spectacular cake decorators!! I've just spent the past 45 minutes in the gallery looking at some AWESOME cakes. This leading to my question.. I seen some cakes with icing (I'm guessing BC?) that looked like fur? How do you go about creating this effect?
Thanks in advance!! thumbs_up.gif

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Doug Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 12:41am
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greenhorn Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 12:45am
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Welcome to CC kjackson! One of my most favorite things to do EACH day is wander through the galleries being impressed with the talent here. You will learn so much from the knowledgable decorators here...even if this is "just a hobby".

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mkerton Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 12:51am
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I love using the grass tip (made some pretty cute cupcakes for easter with it) but it can make your hand sore....perhaps my bc was just too thick. I am very new at decorating.

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kjackson Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 12:56am
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Wow.. Friendly & fast responses! I am definately investing in that tip.
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Doug Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 12:58am
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if you want to use a coupler for it...you have to get the large coupler.

it is a big tip

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emilykakes Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 3:08am
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Just wanted to say welcome to CC!!!! icon_biggrin.gif

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kjackson Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 3:50am
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Thanks for the tip on the tip Doug.

I can use a tip w/out the coupler.. but isn't there a chance the icing could seep between the bag & the tip?

As far as making cute cupcakes (mkerton) I bet there are alot of possibilities with this tip. (especially Easter themed) I am new at decorating too. (with actual tips anyhow.. I used to just get crafty with a ziplock bag snipped off. icon_rolleyes.gif ) I had no idea there were so many tips out there. I can't wait to get baking icon_wink.gificon_biggrin.gif

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Cakers84 Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 4:03am
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WELCOME to C.C. kjackson & mkerton icon_biggrin.gif Looking forward to seeing your cake creations, Happy baking icon_smile.gif

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mkerton Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 4:16am
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Thanks for the Welcome.....I am enjoying the website....So many great ideas!

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Doug Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 11:36am
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Originally Posted by kjackson

Thanks for the tip on the tip Doug.

I can use a tip w/out the coupler.. but isn't there a chance the icing could seep between the bag & the tip? icon_biggrin.gif





at the very start when first putting pressure on the bag, a little might leak.

so long as the hole is not oversize, as pressure builds the bag will seal right to the tip and way you go.

(and remember this is for making grass and hair on cakes -- not trying to repair bald spots on male family members and friends) icon_rolleyes.gif

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ASupergirl Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 11:42am
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Doug- are we talking about the tip 233 from Wilton??? that needs a big coupler??? I just use a regular coupler for my tip.....am I doing it wrong?

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springlakecake Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 11:53am
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I just use a regular coupler for the grass tip too.

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Doug Posted 18 Jul 2006 , 11:59am
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Doug- are we talking about the tip 233 from Wilton??? that needs a big coupler??? I just use a regular coupler for my tip.....am I doing it wrong?




OOOOOPPPPPSSSSS!!!!! icon_redface.gif

my bad....in bear of little brain mode when I posted that! (and in caffeen deficit mode too -- taking more and more of that to put the brain in gear!!)


Thanks for catching that, ASuperGirl and merrisa!!

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kjackson Posted 19 Jul 2006 , 12:37am
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well in Doug's defense... I did see a note about some of the tips on the link he give me about some tips needed a bigger coupler. icon_wink.gif

As far as posting pics, I am making a curious george cake for my 2 yr old's birthday party this weekend. It's the first time I've tried a cake using a tip but we'll see how it goes.

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loriemoms Posted 19 Jul 2006 , 1:19am
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(and remember this is for making grass and hair on cakes -- not trying to repair bald spots on male family members and friends) icon_rolleyes.gif




hahahahahahahaha!!! That is good!!

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