Using Lily Nail

Decorating By momoftwogirls Updated 2 Aug 2005 , 7:50pm by CakesByEllen

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momoftwogirls Posted 2 Aug 2005 , 12:21pm
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Can I use buttercream icing when using the lily nail?
I have directions to make the hibiscus flower using royal icing, but I would like to use buttercream icing instead.

I did a practice set of flowers with buttercream. And after I let the flowers get firm in the freezer I tried to peal them from the foil and they started to crack and break. What did I do wrong? Any suggestions would be great.

Thank you.

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littlebubbieschocolates Posted 2 Aug 2005 , 1:31pm
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im really no help but maybe you could use plastic wrap instead of foil. it might be easier to peel off or wax paper?

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momoftwogirls Posted 2 Aug 2005 , 1:50pm
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yeah, I was thinking about switching to wax paper...
but would it stay on the nail?

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cake4you Posted 2 Aug 2005 , 1:56pm
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On the foil I put in my lily nail I spray a bit of PAM cooking spray, (not a ton just a bit and swirl it around with your finger to get the whole foil covered) let them dry for a day of so and they peel right off......my wilton instructor taught me this tip (not a wilton thing) and for some reason the PAM does not break down the royal icing, not sure why but it just doesn't

Hope that helps!!!

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momoftwogirls Posted 2 Aug 2005 , 2:02pm
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I am glad you suggested the pam, I thought about using it, but was afraid it would mix with the icing

Now, what about the buttercream? Can i use it with the lily nail?

Sorry I keep asking, I just need to know because if I can't use the buttercream, I am going to have to start working with the royal. I didn't want to use royal since it dries so quickly - and being new I need all the time I can take!

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CakesByEllen Posted 2 Aug 2005 , 7:50pm
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I could be wrong, but I really don't think buttercream would hold up to "unmolding" from the lilly nail. The royal icing doesn't dry that quickly. Give it a try.

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