In this case I would suggest putting the image on a thin piece of fondant then onto your frosted treat.īutter-Cream Frosting - Apply image right after icing the cake. You can apply to any colored frosting but keep in mind that dark colors (chocolate, etc) may show through the image. As with any food coloring, the image may fade over time. Avoid extensive exposure to ultraviolet lighting. You can store the finished treat in the refrigerator to keep image moist and free of cracks until serving. Add a piped border or edge decorations of your choice to finish. If you touch it, you may leave a fingerprint just like frosting does. It will take 20-30 minutes for the image to melt into the frosting (could take longer) depending on frosting, so allow time and be patient. If the image bubbles after application GENTLY TAP (do NOT rub) the image. Gently smooth out the edible image making sure the edges are touching frosting. Lay the edible image sheet on your frosted treat by holding ends and gently applying from the middle first to the ends. Never pull on the image itself as it can tear. Remove your image from the plastic backing sheet by gently placing it on a table edge or counter top with the image facing up and roll the backing sheet firmly over the edge of the table to loosen your image. Plan where you want the image to be placed. Using too much water may cause colors to run and melt your image.Įdible images can’t be moved once applied. If your treats surface is moist, do NOT add any extra moisture. If your frosting becomes dry, spray a fine mist of water over the frosting NOT the image, before applying the image to your frosted treat. Make sure your hands are clean and dry before handling the image. HOW TO APPLY: Do NOT let water come in contact with the edible image before or after on the cake. If you are concerned about fading, place the image on the cake within an hour of the event. Depending on how wet your frosting is, the image will begin to fade with too much moisture. WHEN TO APPLY: If you are using butter cream or any other harder frosting, the image can be placed on at your convenience, but not more than 48 hours prior to the event. Shelf life of frosting sheets is about 24 months if stored properly.ĭo NOT put the image in the fridge or freezer as it may cause the image to bubble up and dry out which will cause the image to crack.ĬUTTING IMAGE SHEETS: If you ordered image sheets that are not cut or you need to trim an image you can easily cut them with a clean pair of scissors before you remove the plastic backing sheet. Store flat on a shelf, at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. STORAGE: Keep your frosting sheet sealed in the ziplock bag that it comes in until you are ready to use it. The frosting image only has 1 plastic backing sheet, once this backing sheet is removed, it is ready to be applied. The icing is held together by a plastic backing sheet that you will remove before applying the image to your frosted treats. Images are printed on an actual layer of icing with edible inks. Tips on Storing, Handling and Applying your Edible Images
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