BRUSH TECHNIQUES

1. Make a flower pattern using a gum paste flower cutter, then outline one area at a time with thin consistency buttercream icing.
2. Before each outline can dry, immediately brush out lines of icing towards center of pattern area using a dampened decorator brush. Work in short, quick strokes.
3. Clean brush in water after brushing each flower, to create distinct lines of icing. Gentle brushstrokes of icing, piped directly on your cake, set a soft, romantic tone for wedding and anniversary cakes. Be sure to brush the design immediately after piping your outlines—the technique won't work on dry icing.