Initial On Top Of Petits Fours.....help Please!!

Decorating By yummyhobby Updated 23 Jul 2006 , 5:25pm by Mac

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yummyhobby Posted 23 Jul 2006 , 1:58pm
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I am using the letter "m" from the make any message set. I want to get the letter on there(the imprint) somehow before I trace it. I tried it just by itself and pushing a little into the cake and it cracked it in like a gazillion places. I tried dipping it in cornstarch too and that didn't work. ANY help would be greatly appreciated!!!!

TIA

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Mac Posted 23 Jul 2006 , 2:07pm
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Yummyhobby--

Try tracing it on parchment paper, then flip it over and with food coloring markers, trace it on the back side (it will be backwards). Lay parchment on petit four and then lightly go over the front side with a toothpick to transfer the marker line onto your petit four. Then cover with frosting.

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goal4me Posted 23 Jul 2006 , 2:11pm
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Draw or download a font you like for the "M"
Print a bunch on your paper.
Cover the paper with wax paper.
Pipe with #3 round, using roya;l icing the color you want.
Transfer each to the petitfour when dry.

Viola!

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yummyhobby Posted 23 Jul 2006 , 3:07pm
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Thanks so much!! I always know I can count on the folks that use this site to help me out! Those are both really great ideas. The only thing is.... I have never ventured into royal icing. Is it too hard to eat? I want the whole petit four to be soft. This seems like a great way to accomplish what I am needing so I would love to know your experience with it!!

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Mac Posted 23 Jul 2006 , 3:19pm
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Yummyhobby--
You can use either buttercream or royal icing once you have transferred the outline to the petit four.

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yummyhobby Posted 23 Jul 2006 , 4:05pm
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Mac-- I just got done looking through your photos and I must say your cakes are wonderful! You are an excellent decorator! How long have you been doing this? I don't think my stuff will ever be this good!

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Mac Posted 23 Jul 2006 , 5:25pm
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Sure you will. I've been decorating for over 20 years. You know that saying--practice makes perfect but I am far from perfect but I keep trying.

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