Ok...re: Remove Lilies From Aluminum Foil W/o Breaking?

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kdhoffert Posted 4 Sep 2006 , 3:08pm
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what's the easiest way to take lillies off of the aluminum foil without them breaking?

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Doug Posted 4 Sep 2006 , 3:11pm
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i've always been able to peel it off in small strips (provided I can get a hold of the foil w/ my very short fingernails)

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cashley Posted 4 Sep 2006 , 3:20pm
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I found that if you put icing sugar on the tinfoil before you make your lilies then let them really dry at minimum 24 hours or longer and they should come out.

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kdhoffert Posted 4 Sep 2006 , 6:26pm
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thanks

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fronklowes Posted 4 Sep 2006 , 8:13pm
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Definitely let them dry completely...then carefully peel off the foil from the base of the flower to the petal. If you go the other direction, you run a greater risk of snapping a petal off.

I like the sugar idea...haven't tried that, but I will...

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MessiET Posted 4 Sep 2006 , 10:52pm
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My Wilton instructor told us to get the cheapest foil (Dollar Store foil) because it is very thin and this will make it easier to peel it from the flower.

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cakejayhawk Posted 5 Sep 2006 , 3:06am
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Before I make my flowers, I spray a little bit of Pam onto the foil, then let the flowers dry. They come out pretty well.

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Elfie Posted 5 Sep 2006 , 3:27am
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I spray pam on a seperated piece of foil, then dip my finger in it and put it on my foil in the lily nail. That way I'm not having to deal with the mess of overspray.

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eriksmom Posted 5 Sep 2006 , 3:31am
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some really good tips. i've had that same breakage problem. thanks all!

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peajay66 Posted 5 Sep 2006 , 3:32am
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Doesn't the Pam wreak havoc on your Royal Icing flowers and keep them from firming up?

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Elfie Posted 5 Sep 2006 , 4:57pm
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Nope! They turn out great. Well they would if I was better at piping them. But they do pop right out of the foil.

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londoncakedreams Posted 5 Sep 2006 , 5:01pm
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would the wilton cake release work for this?

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tbittner Posted 5 Sep 2006 , 5:03pm
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My instructor also said to have the dull side of the foil up and use the cheepest you can find. She said the dull side is less resistant to sticking.
Tracy

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kdhoffert Posted 5 Sep 2006 , 5:05pm
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Thanks for the info all. I will definately have to try that next time I make them.

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maplecakes Posted 5 Sep 2006 , 5:06pm
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Have you tried using the Reynolds "Release" aluminum foil? I haven't used it for this specific purpose, but it is wonderful for making royal icing items. Even delicate pieces release easily with little breakage.

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kdhoffert Posted 5 Sep 2006 , 5:07pm
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I'm thinking that's what kind I have.

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Elfie Posted 5 Sep 2006 , 5:07pm
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My Wilton instructor had us use the the Wilton candy foils and they work great (also made us buy even more Wilton stuff). They are really thin and slip into the nail smoothly without as many wrinkles for the royal to get stuck in.

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