(Part 2) Best products from r/cookiedecorating

Sure thing! Sorry it took me a while, I had to look up my receipts and such 😊

Ingredients:

• Wilton Meringue Powder - $18.98
  
• A&H Baking Soda - $0.89 + tax
  
• C&H Powder Sugar x2 - $4.94 + tax
  
• Gold Medal Flour - $2.49 + tax
  
• Rodelle Pure Vanilla Extract - $25.99 + tax (you can definitely find cheaper, but someone told me that you should always get really high quality extract)
  
• 10 lb. Sugar from Costco - $5.49 + tax
  
• 2 dozen Eggs from Costco - $3.61
  
  Durables:
  
  
  
• KitchenAid KSM150PSAQ Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield - $279.95
  I originally got the Hamilton Beech Hand Mixer , but it broke the first time I used it so I do NOT recommend. I got it for $15.30, but I reasoned that a KitchenAid lasts a lifetime.
  
• Joseph Joseph 20085 Adjustable Rolling Pin - $13.64
  
• 12 Color Cake Food Coloring Liqua-Gel Decorating Baking Set - U.S. Cake Supply - $18.76
  
• Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set - $12.92
  
• Ateco 8-Piece Set of Standard Couplers - $5.45
  
• PME Seamless Stainless Steel Supatube, Writer No.3 - $4.69
  
• PME Seamless Stainless Steel Supatube, Writer No.1.5 - $4.69
  Note: You don't need couples or tips if you use tipless bags, which is actually what I'm doing right now
  
• Snapware Airtight 4.5-Cup Rectangular Food Storage Container Set (4-Piece) - $13.99
  
• 100 Tipless 13" (Large) Disposable Icing Bags - $6.99 + shipping
  
• Pyrex Deep Dish - $20.21
  
• Wilton Clear Treat Bags - $3.98
  
• Toothpicks - $2.99 + tax
  
  
  So all together that is $423.47 + a little tax

We use FDA Compliant PLA for the cookie cutters. It takes a little more work than running to the store, buying a cutter, and washing them. You have to trim the excess plastic off, lightly sand/buff any stray bits, hand wash in warm water, and give them a test run before you can use them. If you're really finicky, you can coat it in polyurethane (but then you have to let it cure for a couple of weeks), though some forums suggest it's unnecessary since it doesn't come in contact with food as long as something like a drinking glass.

Still worth it, though! I was spending ~$7 each for 3D printed cutters from other sites. While I'll still order from them for their adorable designs, it's really nice that his hobby had cheapen mine a bit.

He's enjoying his 3D printer. He ordered this one. Reviews said there were some issues with it that could easily be fixed, but after attempting to fix them, he found the manufacturer had already fixed them. Something or other about needing a piece installed to fix a temperature issue.

Last night he printed the parts to make my son an enderdragon toy from Minecraft. Now my son wants an enderdragon cookie cutter to go with it.

Wilton tip #223 l, you can buy tips individually at most cake stores and craft stores or it's usually included in the basic tip kits that come with 10-20 piping tips.

I use a bottle that lets me change tips for more detailed work.

I also recommend a scribe tool, it helps me clean up edges, fix points and do more detailed work.

Maybe replace the vanilla extract (I assume there is some in there) with a different flavor? I like princess cake and cookie, which has a bright citrus and almondy flavor. I know Lorann has many other flavors too.

I'd like your recipe!

My favorite are these piping bags, they are great for outlining and flooding, wouldn’t recommend for really stiff icing, the bag will pop. Also get the clear/white, there will be no writing on them.



DLOnline 200 Pcs Disposable Cream Pastry Bag Cake Icing Piping Decorating Tool Cupcake Decorating Piping Icing Bag (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PVF7YRQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LrRxDb52V89W4

This is what I use. Works like a charm. I typically use it with Wilton treat bags.

Yescom 8" 200mm Impulse Manual... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QK5AEBE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I buy this brand from Amazon. I've experimented with frosting sheets versus (the much cheaper) wafer paper and found that the quality is worth the price for the frosting sheets. They have such better color retention and image clarity than wafer paper does.

Thank you! There was a recommendation in a video tutorial I was watching (I cannot recall which one) for the AAXA LED Pico Projector. It is currently a little over $100. I think my husband got it for less just before Christmas. I also purchased this stand, and this cable. In addition, since I was connecting to a Kindle Fire 4th generation, I needed one of these cables. The projector works well. Because of the orientation though, you need to flip your image upside down and horizontally to have it reflected properly on the cookie. It is nice and compact for storage, too.

Honestly, I'd just use an edible marker. It won't have the 3D look that the icing would, but it'll still look nice. :)

These are the ones I use. They have a sort of flimsy felt tip that's good for varying line widths. If that's not ideal for you, I'd suggest these instead. I think they're the ones Sweetambs uses, but don't quote me on that.

Or you can always order a size 0 or 00 tip if you're dead set in writing with icing. If you still have trouble with bleeding and stuff, try making the icing just a little bit stiffer ( but not so stiff that the line breaks when you're piping) and see if that helps.

The Aaxa Pico projector is the favorite projector of most cookiers and it retails for around 125$.

Pico on Amazon and Tripod that's suitable for cookie decorating with the Pico. If you want her to be able to use it right away think about the connection cord between the Pico and the phone, tablet or laptop.


You can find cookie turntables on etsy . You can also DIY one for relatively cheap.

Edit: don't get her one of those cheap, small projectors you can find on eBay and Amazon. They won't work for cookie decorating.

Any time I can help send a message. One last thing I wish someone had told me earlier. I use these Twixit Clips to tie off the ends of the piping bags so nothing spills out while you're decorating. (You can put the bag down and nothing spills out the top and they are easier than elastics.) This is the large container but they have smaller sets and different colors.

Twixit Clips on Amazon

COOKIECUTTERKINGDOM Tipless... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QA87JJ6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have been happy with these.

Thank you!! I bought an uninked foam pad and added black gel icing coloring!

or save $5 more and get the #1 seller http://www.amazon.com/Artisan-pk-Non-Stick-Silicone-Baking/dp/B00629K4YK/ref=sr_1_13?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1422024388&sr=1-13&keywords=baking+mats

Try making a light out of fondant (as chocolate will probably melt) and put these in it maybe.

Neo LOONS® 50pcs/lot 50 X Blue Round Led Flash Ball Lamp Balloon Light Long Standby time for Paper Lantern Balloon Light Party Wedding Decoration https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I90KGC4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9EWXDbNFBW74H

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No problem. And it definitely takes time. I struggled with consistency a lot in the past. You want to be able to pull your mixing utensil out of it and have it fall back on itself and not settle again.

This is the projector I have with this stand. They were a gift from my boyfriend and I think the two of them are about $140. My phone doesn't support the use of an HDMI cord unfortunately so I just out my stuff on a thumb drive and project my images that way.