k, i want to make this cake: http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=coppermine&file=displayimage&meta=search&search=piano&cat=0&pos=8&search=piano
but i want the music notes to be on top of the cake (not the side)... would it be okay to do a FBCT of each note... only in black with no white behind it... do you think they would transfer easily or fall apart? thanks
They will fall apart if the buttercream is not thick enough (I'm speaking from experience 
) I made the logo for the Tennessee Vols (just followed the outline and filled) and when I turned it over the cake, it fell in pieces. I guess I should have added a thick back on it.
I think you could do it. You could also do also do a FBCT over the entire surface of the cake and do several notes and wording etc. Does that make sense? I dont really know what look or design you are going for, but I kind of like the look of the entire surface of the cake covered. It looks very smooth. I have a couple in my photos if you dont understand what i mean. (hibiscus cake and pooh smash cake)
let me also recomment the silicone treated parchment paper by wilton (nothing sticks to it) I have read where a lot of people's FBCT have gotten stuck and broke when using wax paper. i have had great luck with the parchment.
In my experience, the thinner you transfer is, the faster it thaws. Then you risk the chance of the entire image not going onto you cake. Whenever i've tried to do letters or what not, without a background coat, it hasn't worked out. I'd sugesst the same thing that merissa said- just do the whole top of your cake as a fbct and your top will be iced and decorated all at once.
You can also make them out of royal and let them harden then place them on top of the cake. However, grease from BC will break down the royal so put them on right before delivery or put something under them. HTH
That is also a very good idea. I put royal onto buttercream all the time, and I havent had any trouble with it breaking down though. Even for a couple of days. I did once though do a color flow, and it didnt really break down, but I did notice "grease" spots coming through it after some time. At least that is what I think it was. But really I havent had any trouble with royal breaking down.
You could also just pipe them with butter cream.
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