A simple yet effective technique using Sugar Vanilla Stencils
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1Roll the fondant to 3mm thick. Place the stencil on top and roll over once or twice. This pushes the fondant up into the stencil design. |
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2Put a small amount of lustre dust in a palette and lightly dab with the sponge. Do not overload the sponge. |
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3Holding the sponge perpendicular to the fondant, gently rub the lustre dust over the stencil in circular motions. You should have no excess lustre dust on the stencil. |
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4Gently pull the stencil away from the fondant, starting from a top edge and pulling towards you. |
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5Cut around the stencil using a round cutter. Lift using a palette knife. Gently place on top of the cupcake and tap around the edges to smooth. |
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Top Tip!
This method is particularly effective with metallic lustre dusts as you can create a wonderful burnished effect.
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