For those of you who write on a cake in BC, then overwrite in another color for that look of both colors, what # tips do you usually use? I usually only write with one color (pin prick method) and use a #2 tip.

Should I use maybe a #3 for the bottom color then a #2 for the top color? I'll be using black under, then overwriting with red for a grad cake. It is a 12 x 18 half sheet so my lettering will be on the larger side.

Thanks for your help!

I have used a small (!) star tip for the base, then go over it with a #2 or #3 tip.

I usually write with a 3 on bottom then either a 2 or on top.

Great - thanks for the "tips"!

I usually do the bottom with tip 3 and the top with tip 2. Remember to make your bottom letters fairly close together so the thinner top letters are spaced correctly.

What is the pin prick method?

DianeLM - good idea on the spacing! Hmmm...not sure how I'll work that out with the pin prick method...

dogluvr - The pin prick method is great for writing text on crusting buttercream (but it does NOT work on icing that does not crust). I print out my message on the computer in whatever size and font I want on the cake. Then you trace the lettering with pin pricks (I use a corkboard tack or safety pin or whatever) and you get a pattern of raised dots on the backside of the paper. Then I cut out each word, lay it on the cake after the icing has crusted (very important) and lightly rub my finger over the words. This leaves a pattern of dots on the cake that you can just trace over.

I cannot write freehand at all on cakes and this works really well for me. I used to hate taking my time to decorate, etc. and try to make the cake look nice, clean and "professional" - only to mess it up with my sloppy freehand writing!