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Royal Icing Transfers - Tip for Success

10/10/2019

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I'd like to share with you my #1 tip for making royal icing transfers.

The biggest problem with transfers is how fragile they are.  You'll always need to make extras - just in case.  Some transfers are more fragile than others.  Shapes with narrow areas are the most fragile.  I have a tip that will make them a little sturdier.

Notice the stems on these pumpkins in the photo below.  That column of three on the right?  Those are going to be some very fragile stems that are very likely to snap off.  See all of the other pumpkin stems?  Those will be less likely to snap off.  Do you see why?  Notice how the stems to the left are brought IN to the centers of the pumpkins.
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Watch this quick video clip below to see how it's done.  Swipe the icing INTO the center.
Swipe.  Swipe.  Swipe.
Not: Dot. Dot. Dot.
The orange icing is piped on top of part of the stems - making them less fragile.

Use this tip anytime you are making multi-sectional transfers.  Swipe.  Swipe.
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The wings on these bees?  Same concept.  I swiped them into the body of the bee.
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To purchase royal icing templates, go here.
To see my full tutorial on how to make royal icing transfers, go here.
4 Comments
Marlene
10/12/2020 06:07:34 pm

What consistency royal icing do you use for the pumpkins? I purchased your template but did not have success. I think the icing may have been too stiff. Also what size tip do you use?

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Dotty link
10/12/2020 07:15:23 pm

It's a thin/medium consistency - maybe 10 - 15 second. I have a full video on the pumpkins here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ougMEmqIyJI
Hopefully that will help.

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Connie L
4/9/2025 02:53:33 am

Do you make calla lily royal icing transfer sheets? I had previously purchased them already made from my local cookie decorating supply store but they retired.

I look forward to hearing from you. These are one of my favorite flowers and perfect for my Easter cookie cross.

Thank you
Connie

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Dotty link
4/9/2025 08:07:43 am

Hi Connie. I don't have any lily transfer sheets. Sorry!

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