All the details for our Farm House Cushions Set!
We think this set would be perfect for a new home / moving set, Real Estate agents or a just because - just because they were so fun to make!!
Stencils used are linked below :
Emma Wreath (Small)
Buffalo Plaid (Large)
We split the Dublin Plaid up and used the 2 pieces but individually (for the ticking stripe) on the "HOME" and the "Farm Fresh" pillows.
We used various stenci-blockers to help us get clean lines when using things like the Farm Fresh Stencil (as there are other words on that stencil you don't want overspray) and to get just the cow by himself on one of the cushions we used the curved blocker to block off the Chicken and the Pig. Grab the blocker pack to help you block your stencils not your creativity!
We used Amerimist colours in Laurel, Stone and Pearl Sheen. Americolor Super Black for the Royal icing.
Cutter is from KaleidaCuts on Etsy and is the 3.5 inch Pillow - you can find it HERE
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In Episode 4 I use a stencilling / stippling brush (that is only kept for food) on our Quatreflower Stencils.
I got the brush from my local craft store, any flat ended brush will do. I use undiluted food colour gel (Wilton Delphinium Blue here) I think the thicker the better for this one to avoid it leaking under the stencil.
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Don't forget you can always use our stencils with Royal Icing and one of our Sugar Smoothers - so many ways to use stencils without needing an airbrush machine! Example below of using Royal Icing with our stencils.
Stencils used here are our Bouquet of Roses and our Filigree Leaves along with our reusable Tulle to give you texture.
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A very special thanks to Saym of Velvetier for this tutorial on using our stencils on cakes. Saym used our Clouds & Grass (all three styles), Geo bunny, Old Picket Fence, Woodgrain, Row of Eggs, and our Geo Hex stencils (on the balloon) to create the two amazing cakes!
Even though our stencils are predominately designed for cookies, I always want to push boundaries and I wanted to showcase how they can be used on a cake as well. I think the Clouds & Grass, Picket Fence with wood grain could be used as the base for so many themes! I think Saym did an amazing job!
And now over to her tutorial...
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When Belle first asked if I would create a stencil cake I jumped at the chance to try something new. So many things ran through my mind. I wasn’t sure how air brushing on the vertical would go compared to the usual horizontal of cookies. How was I going to attach the stencils? Then there was the design. How did I get that to seem natural and not weird on cake scale rather than cookie scale?
I soon discovered I wasn’t going to be able to layer everything the way i wanted to. There would be far more layers than the average cookie and some of the colours would not spray over the previous. There was potentially too many layers to royal icing stencil them all because it would be lumpy and messy. I would have to come up with alternative solutions. Lucky I like “mixed media” art right!
Because I wasn’t sure about how the ideas I had come up with would go, I decided to make two versions. Both double barrels, one a 6” and the other an 8”. It worked out this way because they were the sizes I had.
Here’s a quick summary of how I created the layers
That process was the same for both cakes. Then I decided I’d try a couple of different designs. One for Easter and then a general Spring one
Easter details
Spring details
Learnings
The most important outcome for me was that there is more than one way to use a stencil. You don't just have to use an airbrush or royal icing. You can paint, you can combine techniques and you can make transfers!
Stenciling with an airbrush on the vertical is actually way easier then on flat cookies. When it came to royal icing stenciling, I needed to put it up on a styrofoam dummy so the working height was right.
Make sure the fondant on the cake is dry so you can tape the stencil on and not create dents. There are other ways to attach stencils, eg pins and tulle etc but this is the method that works best for me.
Less is more paint wise when you are using a stencil with a paint brush on dried fondant. I had to go back and touch up a couple of areas where I had been a little over enthusiastic with the gold paint. Doing two lighter layers would have been better.
Working with “wet” fondant meant that the stencil could sink in a bit and create a seal for a nice crisp finish when using a paintbrush.
Would I do it differently if I was to repeat the same cake? Nope, in the end I found the techniques that worked and I would do it the same way.
I am looking forward to trying some of these techniques to create more unique cakes in the future.
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I hope you enjoyed Sayms' tutorial, I think it demonstrates that you can stencils in a variety of ways, be it on cookies or cakes!
Please give Saym a follow on her social media...
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Thanks Again Saym!
Popcorn 2 Piece Set, Drips Stencil, Mini Stencil Adapter, Straight Edge Blockers, Splatter Stencil.
Use the Pop Corn 2 piece set to do the "bucket", with the stripes first and then using the Mini Stencil Adapter to hold the mini - we used Amerimist Holiday red for both of these.
Use the Drips Stencil to add some butter drips. We used Amerimist Lemon Yellow.
Then use the Straight Edge Blocker along with the Splatter Stencil to add detail to the "pop corn". We used Amerimist Lemon Yellow and Amerimist Ivory.
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So I wanted to put down some of my favourite resources and websites (in no particular order) that I loved when I started and still love today.
There is a WEALTH of information out there and these blogs are an amazing place to learn the basics of cookie decorating and build your skills.
Looking to start Airbrushing & Stencilling Cookies? We have a pack for you!
Find our Pro-Starter Packs HERE
Run by Callye Alvarado this is the place a lot of cookiers stumbled upon and started our cookie journey, mine included! Sweet Sugarbelle is one of the best places to start! With loads of information, tutorials, step by step instructions and recipes it has heaps of information. She also has her own line of cookie decorating supplies which you can find on Amazon.
For all Sweet Sugarbelle's beginners basics start HERE
Step By Step How to Clean your Airbrush HERE
Run by Georganne Bell, author of The Cookie Companion, this blog is wealth of information for the new cookie decorator. Georganne always has a funny story and insightful, helpful blog posts that will have you reading long into the night! She often includes a video with each post as well, which really helps if you are a visual learner.
For all of Georganne's quick start cookie decorating tips start HERE
To see Georganne using our stencils see HERE
Run by Amber Schreibman, author of Cookie Art, this blog is full of exactly that, stunning cookie art. Amber has a an elegant style that is all her own and shares it on her blog and her youtube channel that has over ONE MILLION followers.
For Ambers Royal Icing Basics start HERE
Hani runs an amazing youtube channel called - Haniela's. She does a new video each Monday and Thursday and her back catalogue is just amazing! So many fun designs and inspiration. She does amazing GingerBread houses as well, they are not just for Christmas!
See Hani using our stencils HERE
Marlyn runs Montreal Confections youtube channel and has an amazing amount of tutorials and fun projects for every cookie decorator. Marlyn popularised the Paint your Own cookie decorating technique and has loads of other genius idea's for cookie decorating.
See Marlyn youtube channel HERE
Run by Bridget Edwards the author of Decorating Cookies and Decorating Cookies PARTY this blog has wonderful cookie decorating tutorials and much more! Bridget also has recipes for loads of other sweet treats!
See Bridgets blog HERE
Run by Lisa Snyder this blog is full of fun and easy tutorials for the beginner and more advanced cookier alike. Lisa also has a whole section on tips and basics, with even an airbrushing section that is great for helping you with airbrushing stencils!
Find Lisa's Airbrushing Tips HERE
This blog is run by Marian and if you want PrEtTy cookies this is the place to study! Marian does gorgeous work as well as having some great tutorials for beginners. I use her recipe for Royal Icing recipe and have done so for over 5 years, I really LOVE it!
See Marians Cookie Decorating Basics HERE
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This is just a few of my favourite places, I hope it helps you on your cookie decorating journey!
Also we will have posts on this blog every now and again on how to use our stencils - and MORE!
Thanks
Belle.
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