My 1St Fbct And Have Some Questions...

Decorating By msmanning2 Updated 6 Sep 2006 , 5:27pm by novice

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msmanning2 Posted 6 Sep 2006 , 3:41pm
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Here is my first FBCT. How do you all get it to look so smooth? I can totally see lines where I filled in the frosting. It isn't too bad, but I want a smooth finished product. Thanks!
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missyek Posted 6 Sep 2006 , 4:12pm
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When I am done filling in, I take a toothpick and swirl it around in the icing to take out all the lines (one for each color).

For your first, that turned out good! thumbs_up.gif

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Marksgirl Posted 6 Sep 2006 , 4:16pm
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I think you did a great job.

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msmanning2 Posted 6 Sep 2006 , 4:19pm
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Thanks, I like the toothpick idea. I will try that!

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SheilaF Posted 6 Sep 2006 , 4:24pm
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It looks awesome! I actually use an artist type brush to smooth mine. Then press it down with a sheet of wax paper over it after it crusts over to make it totally smooth (or some ppl prefer using viva paper towels to do that). And again, it looks awesome!

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fytar Posted 6 Sep 2006 , 4:27pm
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I think you did an excellent job for your first...you'll be making identical copies before long!!

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msmanning2 Posted 6 Sep 2006 , 4:36pm
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Thank you and I hope so!!

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briansbaker Posted 6 Sep 2006 , 4:43pm
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Looks great!!! try dipping (dry) finger in cornstarch and smoothing it out.. Becareful not to use to much, you then might have another problem.. White powder on your FBT I've tried the wax paper trick and viva paper towel method too.. They work great!
Good Luck!

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msmanning2 Posted 6 Sep 2006 , 4:55pm
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When you all do the wax paper/viva method, is that after you have put the transfer on the cake?

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SheilaF Posted 6 Sep 2006 , 5:03pm
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yes.

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novice Posted 6 Sep 2006 , 5:27pm
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I also use the VIVA method after I put it on the cake and it crusts. Once you finish the transfer and have it on a plate or cookie sheet for freezing, tap it on the counter to help the frosting settle.

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