I want to try an embroidery look to replicate the design on a wedding gown. What tip will I use? A #1? Any suggestions on doing something like this? This is my first time trying it. Thanks!

I would practice with a 1, then possibly go to a 0. The 1 may give you too thick a "thread".

Theresa

How about using a small lace mold then just pipe tiny details on it.
The results look like embroidered appliques.
That what Eileen Moore does on some of her cakes.

I too would use a 0 or 1.
It depends on the pattern.
Are you going to have it curve over the side of the cake?
Are you going to do it directly on the cake?
The type of technique used depends on what look you are going for.
Good Luck!

I just looked it up in my new Toba Garrett book I got for Christmas and she said to use #0. I never even knew there was a zero....guess I have more of a chance at getting a #0 tip than a size 0 pants!!

There are tips numbered 0, 00, and 000! I own them all. Ateco makes them. PME makes a 1.5 tip.

Theresa

Did you mean something like this ? this is by Toba G.

Sort of...I actually want to take the pattern that is on the gown of the new MS Weddings issue and put it on a cake for dsiplay. I figure that:

A-it never hurts to have something off the cover of a current mag
and
B- one trend is toward incorporating elements of the bridal gown into the cake

doing this display would demonstrate my skill and be an eye-catcher. I hope, if can pull it off...

I would recommend a 0. I took a cross-stitch class and at the time, I only had a 1. My project did not look right at all!

Sounds like a great idea... be sure to post a pic when you are done.

I have a dumb question..... What are PME tips and where do you get them?????

PME tips are piping tips like you are accustomed to but in slightly different sizes. They can be found at some but not all cake decorating websites online. Usually if the site has a PME section, check there. Good luck!!

thank you!! Do you like them better than say Wilton tips?

I prefer to use PME tips.

They are stainless steel, which means it will not react with acid, as the aluminum tips the other two brands sell will. Therefore, if you choose to make your royal icing the traditional way, with lemon juice and egg white, you will not see any discoloration on the inside of your tip or in your royal icing.

They are seamless, which means that if you are piping very stiff icing, the tip will not split open at the seam.

Unfortunately, they are also extremely expensive here in the US, which is why I reserve them only for my royal icing work. A 20 piece set has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $89.99 (last time I inquired). They are imported, I believe from the UK. The smallest tips they make are 00, 0, 1, and 1.5.

PME also makes some of the best gumpaste tools you will ever purchase.

Theresa

I prefer to use PME tips.

They are stainless steel, which means it will not react with acid, as the aluminum tips the other two brands sell will. Therefore, if you choose to make your royal icing the traditional way, with lemon juice and egg white, you will not see any discoloration on the inside of your tip or in your royal icing.

They are seamless, which means that if you are piping very stiff icing, the tip will not split open at the seam.

Unfortunately, they are also extremely expensive here in the US, which is why I reserve them only for my royal icing work. A 20 piece set has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $89.99 (last time I inquired). They are imported, I believe from the UK. The smallest tips they make are 00, 0, 1, and 1.5.

PME also makes some of the best gumpaste tools you will ever purchase.

Theresa

I love my pme tips...I too like the 1.5 tip I think it's my fave!!

Thank you guys for your response, I will have to splurge and try them!!!

you can also find them at Beryls.com she carries a lot of UK products for cake decorating.

Thank You RisqueBusiness, I have been on that sight and they have some awesome stuff!! Happy Cleaning to you! Ha!