Completed 3D Butterfly Cookies

Baking By kathik Updated 27 Mar 2007 , 4:45pm by megankennedy

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kathik Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 6:13am
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Well, I have the first batch finished and the second drying. I thought I'd post pictures of my procedure. Let me know what you think. I'm still trying to decide if I want to add eyes and a smile, so opinions are welcome.

First I flooded side 1, then piped hearts and edges. When dry to the touch I flipped them and repeated. I colored sections of spaghetti (for antennae) with black royal icing and let dry. Then I tried the mold suggestion with piping a body and inserting wings, but the body ended up squashed, so instead I inverting the procedure and put the cookies against an upside down v and piped bodies. Once the body was piped I stuck the antennae in and let dry.
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BarbaraK Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 6:22am
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They look really good. How long did the whole process take you?

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nicoles-a-tryin Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 6:36am
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WOW!!! Those look great! And how nice you explained everything!! That is awesome!!

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kathik Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 7:06am
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Thanks nicoles-a-tryin and BarbaraK.

I did the color flow and details of the wings in two days. Side 1, dry about 12-18 hours, then side 2. Then I took a break (for Shabbos), about 30 hours or so and then piped bodies, adding the antennae. They are firm enough to move off the mold after about 12 hours, but definitely not completely dry. I expect it to be at least another 24 hours until totally dry.

They are favors for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah party on Sunday. Any opinions about putting on a face?

Thanks,
Kathi

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tayesmama Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 7:09am
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Wow, those are really cute! I, too, would like to know about how long it took you? I'll have to try these. Great job! And thanks for letting us know how you did them! thumbs_up.gif

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kathik Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 7:29am
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tayesmama,

Well I thought my last posttold how long it took. Maybe you mean the actual color flow and piping. I would say 3 hours work each side for 53 sets of wings.

Does that help??

Kathi

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tayesmama Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 7:35am
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Kathik, I think while I was typing my post, you had posted your answer to my question (Our posts were three minutes apart) heeheehee. Thank you for answering so quickly though!

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tayesmama Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 7:37am
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Oh, and as for putting on a face, in my opinion, I think maybe a pair of eyes would look cute. But then again, I might try it with a full face and see if I like that. I'd say try it with a face and see what you think. icon_biggrin.gif

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kathik Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 7:37am
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No problem Melanie!!

So, I have to ask....is that a cat in that toilet?? icon_eek.gif

Kathi

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tayesmama Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 7:41am
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It sure is... LOL

It's not my cat, although it sure does look like one of mine (I have three) and I wouldn't put it past one of mine to do something like that. LOL icon_lol.gificon_lol.gif

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amberhoney Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 7:48am
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Oh my gosh they are so cute! maybe you could do the instructions as an article!

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tyty Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 8:38am
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Wow those are really cute. I just love them. They look fine just as they are.

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mitsel8 Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 3:45pm
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Those are really cute!!!! I would definately put eyes and a smile on. I think it would complete it. Can I use this idea? Didn't you say you were going to put them into a clear box? That would be adorable. I think that would be so sweet for a wedding favor.

Leslie

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Rambo Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 3:54pm
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Those are unbelievable. What patience you must have. As far as the faces I kinda like them as they are, but if they're for kids a simple smiley face would be cute.

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kathik Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 4:14pm
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Thank you everyone. Yes, I am putting them in frosted mini take out boxes, cushioned in a little irridescent shred. I think they would be adorable as wedding favors. When I get them I'll post a photo of them inside. Please feel free to use these. I posted photos because someone in my original post wanted to make them for her daughter's birthday.

Just two notes I want to add:

1. I like the thinner ones better, they look more delicate, but are still sturdy. They are about 1/4 inch thick.

2. I want to thank AZrunner, 7yyrt, megankennedy, and especially bobwonderbuns for their suggestions in my original post asking for help. Your suggestions have been invaluable! icon_biggrin.gif

Thanks,
Kathi

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ShirleyW Posted 1 Jan 2007 , 5:32pm
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Lovely, they look so delicate.

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Rayitoregio Posted 2 Jan 2007 , 11:12pm
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wowwwwwwwww very nice !

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JaneK Posted 2 Jan 2007 , 11:18pm
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your cookies are wonderful....you did such a nice job on them..so pretty!!! icon_smile.gif
Thanks for sharing the technique too thumbs_up.gif

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kathik Posted 3 Jan 2007 , 4:36pm
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Thank you for your nice comments. Here is one with the smile. You were right, it added a lot of personality!
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cakeatopia Posted 3 Jan 2007 , 11:06pm
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Those are great! You have far more patience than I think I would have. I think they are perfect jus the way they are!

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ceshell Posted 3 Jan 2007 , 11:14pm
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These are fantastic, with and without the smile!

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bobwonderbuns Posted 4 Jan 2007 , 12:49am
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WOW, WOW, and WOW!!! Boy oh boy you did a FANTASTIC job!!!!! I am sooo proud of you!!!! icon_biggrin.gif Those cookies are absolutely awesome!! And they're right, you should write an article and submit it. You're an expert now ya know! icon_wink.gif

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kathik Posted 4 Jan 2007 , 3:54am
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Oh, now stop it, you're making me blush!
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Thanks for all the compliments,
Kathi

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kneadacookie Posted 27 Mar 2007 , 4:37pm
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i'm going to have to try these!!!

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megankennedy Posted 27 Mar 2007 , 4:45pm
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Thanks for the thanks kathi!!! Advice coming from someone who has never baked sugar cookies, used color flow, or royal icing! Lol...

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