How Can You Tell What Your Edible Image Was Printed On?

Decorating By absolutecakes Updated 14 Oct 2006 , 4:57pm by kjgjam22

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absolutecakes Posted 14 Oct 2006 , 7:20am
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I got a couple edible images, but don't know if they are rice paper or the flatened icing kind. I'll need to peel them of the backing that they are on, but I have no idea if the rice paper comes with a backing or not also. This is my first time using them.

If it's the icing kind, do I just apply it to my mmf with piping gel?

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gmcakes Posted 14 Oct 2006 , 12:33pm
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Sounds like you have the icing sheets, they peel away from the backing!

I work mainly in buttercream, so I have not used an edible image on MMF or Fondant. But, I have heard that you can use piping gel to apply to these surfaces, so it sounds like you're on the right track!

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debsuewoo Posted 14 Oct 2006 , 12:54pm
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Here's the way to tell..... does it feel as if they are printed on vimyl? The frosting sheets feel like a thin vinyl. Oh, when you are ready to peel them, pop them in the freezer for a few minutes.

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auntsushi Posted 14 Oct 2006 , 1:08pm
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Just as an FYI kind of thing, I was told by the lady at the cake supply store where I got an edible image that if you live where there is little or not humidity (like here in Colorado), there is little or no need to put the image in the freezer. It may even crack if you do. So, just want you to be aware. I'm sure it does help when there is humidity involved. Here it is too dry. I'm not sure on how to tell what type of paper the image was printed on, though. Sorry

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veejaytx Posted 14 Oct 2006 , 1:30pm
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The edible images that I used this past week I let dry a little longer than usual, and they came off the backing with no trouble at all, they were a lot less fragile...I think I was trying to use them before they were thoroughly dry. Janice

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missyek Posted 14 Oct 2006 , 2:27pm
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Sounds like frosting sheets. I don't ever stick mine in the freezer and where I live it is very humid. Really have never had a problem with the sheet coming off the backing--even on really humid days.

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gmcakes Posted 14 Oct 2006 , 4:46pm
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I only put mine in the freezer IF I have problems with them. BEWARE: they can crack if you leave them to long!!!!

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kjgjam22 Posted 14 Oct 2006 , 4:57pm
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if its on a backing you will know for sure because the sheet is always a bit smaller than the backing. maybe 1 inch or so smaller. hope this helps.

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