make a print out for a zebra print fondant stencil
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A stencil is a flat sheet that is pierced with holes or a design to allow powder, paint or other materials to pass through to transfer the design onto another object. Fondant is a type of cake finishing treatment that can be rolled out in a sheet before being applied to the cake. Stencils are used over fondant to create intricate shapes and patterns during the cake decorating process. Before a stencil is made, a design is drawn and the stencil is cut. Making stencils is not difficult if you pay attention to a few details.
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Things You'll Need
- Zebra drawing
- Food grade mylar
- Artist knife
- Marker
- Shortening
- Fondant
- Luster dust
- Soft brush
- Paper
Instructions
1
Make a photocopy of a zebra print at the size and scale you want for a stencil. Zebra prints and even zebra stencil prints are simple to find online and they are fine for copies.
2
Place food grade mylar over the copy and cut out the shapes. Leave an outside border and spaces so that the stencil will hold together.
3
Roll out fondant in a thin sheet. Wipe a fine layer of shortening over the fondant. Place the mylar on the fondant. The shortening will help hold the stencil in place. Wipe a fine layer of shortening over the stencil.
4
Dust the stencil with luster dust or other materials. Use a fine, soft brush. Remove the stencil. The fondant now has the pattern.
5
Wash the stencil with a grease-cutting soap and water. Place the dry stencil over a paper. Trace the outline of the zebra stripes onto the paper. Fill in the dark stripes. This can be scanned into the computer and printed out at any size you prefer.
Tips &- Warnings
Fondant stencils are a simple way to transfer complex patterns onto cake decorating materials.
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