Outline

Characters or designs are often outlined first, then piped in with stars or zigzags. Outlines can also be used for facial features.

Source: The Wilton Method of Cake Decorating - Course 1

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instructions

Step 1

Fit the decorating bag with Round Decorating Tip 3 and fill 1/2 full with thin consistency icing. Hold the decorating bag at a 45° angle at 3:00 (9:00 for left-handers), the tip should be slightly above surface.

Step 2

Touch tip to surface. Lift tip slightly, squeeze, guide tip along surface.

Step 3

Stop squeezing, touch tip to surface. Pull away.


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