writing - Cake Decorating Community - Cakes We Bake2024-03-29T07:02:45Zhttps://cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/writing?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A1543269&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI do all my writing on the co…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-02-24:4635016:Comment:16092722016-02-24T21:21:35.689ZPhotoFrosthttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/Tricia
<p>I do all my writing on the computer and print it on an icing sheet. There's no end to the styles and font and it always look beautiful. I haven't written by hand since I got my first printer</p>
<p>I do all my writing on the computer and print it on an icing sheet. There's no end to the styles and font and it always look beautiful. I haven't written by hand since I got my first printer</p> that's a really good idea Suz…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-07-23:4635016:Comment:15674712015-07-23T11:23:35.452ZKaty Notthttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/KATYNOTT
<p>that's a really good idea Suzy! Also you can practice it first by piping over the writing that you've printed out.</p>
<p>that's a really good idea Suzy! Also you can practice it first by piping over the writing that you've printed out.</p> I have found that if I use my…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-07-22:4635016:Comment:15672942015-07-22T21:33:04.047ZSuzy Dalrymplehttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/SuzyDalrymple
<p>I have found that if I use my computer and print out exactly what I want it to look like than it's easier for me to just copy it. If the font is kind of cool than it will hide my shaky hand better.</p>
<p>I have found that if I use my computer and print out exactly what I want it to look like than it's easier for me to just copy it. If the font is kind of cool than it will hide my shaky hand better.</p> your right Katy, and the tilt…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-07-21:4635016:Comment:15668962015-07-21T19:37:21.639Zwendy martzhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/wendymartz
<p>your right Katy, and the tilting turntable is a good idea!</p>
<p>your right Katy, and the tilting turntable is a good idea!</p> I've been practising a bit to…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-07-21:4635016:Comment:15668542015-07-21T17:09:33.564ZKaty Notthttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/KATYNOTT
<p>I've been practising a bit too Wendy and it seems to be really important to hold your tip and right angles to your surface, so that the icing kind of falls down onto your cake. Don't hold the tip too near either. If you're writing on the side of a cake, take it from me, a tilting turntable is an absolute boon!</p>
<p>I've been practising a bit too Wendy and it seems to be really important to hold your tip and right angles to your surface, so that the icing kind of falls down onto your cake. Don't hold the tip too near either. If you're writing on the side of a cake, take it from me, a tilting turntable is an absolute boon!</p> I have found that my writing…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-07-21:4635016:Comment:15668392015-07-21T13:34:42.909Zwendy martzhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/wendymartz
<p>I have found that my writing has improved by adding a bit of corn syrup to my icing I will use for writing and of course the proper pressure when squeezing the bag.</p>
<p>I have found that my writing has improved by adding a bit of corn syrup to my icing I will use for writing and of course the proper pressure when squeezing the bag.</p> lol welcome Wendytag:cakeswebake.com,2015-03-25:4635016:Comment:15432782015-03-25T18:48:16.712ZKaty Notthttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/KATYNOTT
<p>lol welcome Wendy</p>
<p>lol welcome Wendy</p> awesome video, you guys find…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-03-25:4635016:Comment:15435202015-03-25T16:33:08.046Zwendy martzhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/wendymartz
<p>awesome video, you guys find the best stuff! Thanks! And now I can't wait to try a transfer too!</p>
<p>awesome video, you guys find the best stuff! Thanks! And now I can't wait to try a transfer too!</p> My writing is rubbish too Wen…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-03-25:4635016:Comment:15432692015-03-25T12:02:29.362ZKaty Notthttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/KATYNOTT
<p>My writing is rubbish too Wendy! I really think it is a matter of practice. But yes, you do need to have your icing free flowing, so you don't have to squeeze too hard. There's a video from the Woodland Bakery that might help you a bit - </p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOKzxZGMKeA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOKzxZGMKeA</a></p>
<p>My writing is rubbish too Wendy! I really think it is a matter of practice. But yes, you do need to have your icing free flowing, so you don't have to squeeze too hard. There's a video from the Woodland Bakery that might help you a bit - </p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOKzxZGMKeA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOKzxZGMKeA</a></p> thank you both! I know the th…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-03-24:4635016:Comment:15432422015-03-24T20:02:57.613Zwendy martzhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/wendymartz
<p>thank you both! I know the thickness of your writing determines the size tip you need to use, didn't really think about that when I wrote my question. Sounds like its pretty much an art you need to keep practicing to get better at and with getting the right consistency. Sometimes I use a ruler and make little marks to keep my writing straight but usually can't do this or you will see the marks. I have some of the imprint letters/words too but sometimes they are not the right size so I like…</p>
<p>thank you both! I know the thickness of your writing determines the size tip you need to use, didn't really think about that when I wrote my question. Sounds like its pretty much an art you need to keep practicing to get better at and with getting the right consistency. Sometimes I use a ruler and make little marks to keep my writing straight but usually can't do this or you will see the marks. I have some of the imprint letters/words too but sometimes they are not the right size so I like the last method I used with printing it on paper and tracing over it on the cake to leave an impression. If I can, I like to use fondant letters. I will keep working on this! I was hoping there was an easier way, lol</p>