Buttercream Rope
Additional Information
Step 1
Fit decorating bag with star decorating tip 18 and fill 1/2 full or less with medium consistency icing.
Step 2
Hold the decorating bag at a 45° angle at 4:30 (7:30 for left-handed decorators). The tip should be lightly touching the surface.
Step 3
Using a steady, even pressure, squeeze while moving the tip in a gentle sideways "S" curve.
Step 4
Stop pressure and pull tip away.
Step 5
Insert tip under the bottom curve of the "S" shape.
Step 6
Squeeze the bag with steady pressure as you pull out, then lift the tip. Move up and over the tail of the "S" as you continue to squeeze and form a hook.
Step 7
Keep spacing as even as possible and "S" curves uniform in thickness, length and overall size.
Step 8
Hints:
Be sure to tuck the tip into the bottom curve of the previous "S" before you begin squeezing, to insure the clean, continuous look of a rope.You can make a great looking rope with round or star tips. You can also use the basketweave tips, ridged or smooth side up.
