Just love the fact that she is so natural and she doesn't try to be perfect like other RUclipsrs who beat themselves up just for tiniest mistakes and this video was just educational and informative 😊 thank you 💖✨
I finally bought the whole system. Waited for years bc I was intimidated by it. I am extremely thankful for your in depth videos!! The "base" model has gone up in price now though but still worth it. Thank you for taking the time to make all these videos AND respond to all of these comments. Even the ridiculous ones 🤦♀️😂
You're welcome! And because of COVID, production was halted and it caused a backup and (just like everything else), the prices increased. But it's still a deal at the new price. I hope you love it as much as I do!!
If you use a personal cutter only for these edible prints it should make cutting out shapes faster and easier while maintaining cleanliness. Try the Brother Scan 'N Cut. It can scan a shapes and then cut those out. It also functions as a personal cutter like a Cricut. If this were a business you're running it can streamline things for you.
It's funny, I never thought I could do cakes with nails. But as they started growing, I was still able to work with no issues so it wasn't as big of a deal as I thought!
Thank you Karolyn, this was very informative. Just a note, printers have a function to 'clean the heads' which you could probably do (haven't worked with eatable ink) as well to stop the heads from clogging and ruining your printer. How to do that, should be in your printed owner's manual or on the display menu in the printer as well. Stay safe.
Hi, pls help, i dont know what to do. I have printed in wafer paper, my frosting is whipped cream, i cannot direct the print to cake so i need to make base, i cannot make fondant because its rainy days here it will get moist, so im planning to make melted white chocolate as base of print then stick chocolate on cake. Is that ok? Does it not gonna melt. Thanks, hope you help me
Hmmmm, I have actually never tried adhering it to chocolate, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. If it's too hot, you will have issues with it getting soft and / or melting so you have to be careful with that. But if you put melted chocolate on wafer paper, it may mess it up. Have you tried something like gumpaste? It dries pretty hard and you may not have as many issues with it.
Ma'am, I had no idea about edible cakes until I watched your video. But after watching I just got to know everything that I needed to. You're so cool & genuine. Thank u so much Ma'am. Stay blessed:)
@@KarolynsKakes Ma'am, how to stack a 2 tier cake with a 9" base cake & a 6" dummy cake on top? Plz ma'am, help me with this since I'm planning to make my best friend's cake next week:)
This is a great video! What printer settings do you use to get vibrant images? Someone told me about adjusting contrast and shadows, but I got confused. Thanks.
This is perfect, when I saw the soccer team logos on there, I knew this was exactly what I wanted since I plan to make LA Galaxy cookies for my LA Galaxy Gala. I also noted the slight New York (or Philadelphia) accent when you talk during the video, very cool. Thanks for the upload!
Thank you so much for all these information about printing images and applying to fondant . I’m really happy to watch your videos they are truly useful . If you don’t mind I want to ask you a question: for how long could we store the image before remove the clear cover and where we keep it? In the freezer inside airtight container. I’m asking because i printed the image today at Walmart and want to use it 2 weeks later . Greetings from Florida USA 🇺🇸.
I would just keep it room temperature in 2 ziplock bags and if it fits in an airtight container, do that too. I wouldn’t freeze it as you could have condensation issues since you are in Florida.
WAO GREAT. YOU EXPLAINED IT BEAUTIFULLY AND ESPECIALLY PROS AND CONS OF PRINTERS. NORMALLY PEOPLE DONT TELL THE PREVENTIVE MEASURES ( I TOO AM NOT GETTING A RIGHT WORD LOL BUT I THINK PREVENTIVE IS OK LOL). I AM THINKING ABOUT OPENING A SMALL CAKE SHOP IN MY TOWN OR ONLINE. THANKS, AND STAY BLESSED.
I'm glad I could help! Yeah, definitely make sure you print at least once a week. I have an alarm in my phone that goes off every Monday so I don't forget to print!
Thanks for sharing your talent and experiences with your viewers. I was wondering where do you purchase your edible image sheets from and do you use sugar or frosting sheets ?
You're welcome! I get my supplies through Icing Images, I have been shopping there for years. I have a link in the description below (it's an affiliate link as I have recently become affiliated with them, so if you click the link and make a purchase, I may get a small commission.) I buy the Premium Icing Sheets. I have heard people complain that their icing sheets melt, but the ones on this site are really sturdy and hold up well under different conditions. I hope that helps!
Thank you very much for the video. I really want to purchase the icing equipment together with the printer. You have opened my eyes. God bless you and your work.
I'm glad I could help! It's really not difficult to use, you just have to be religious about printing a tester sheet once a week (on regular paper) to keep the ink flowing through the cartridges so they won't dry out.
Absolutely beautiful !! I am doing my granddaughter’s first birthday and I have small 1 inch one and 1 1/2 inch edible images round to go on cake pops how far in advance can I add hear them to fondant so I can have them ready to put on the cake pops Thank you again for your wonderful amazing videos.
Thank you! When I deliver cakes in the warm weather, I make sure my air conditioning in my car is ON BLAST to help prevent the fondant from getting sticky. Here's a video where I explain: ruclips.net/video/bBPjGzEMZaw/видео.html
Hi! So glad I found your video. It was such a huge help for me, since it's my first time using edible prints... I I stuck my prints onto fondant with Tylose,my question is.. If I need it to dry and harden what should I place it on? Cardboard? Baking paper? I don't want it to start cracking
I will leave the fondant / edible image out to dry on a cutting board or parchment paper if it has to dry flat. If it has to dry with a curve to it so it will fit on the side of the cake, I will dry it on a styrofoam cake dummy the size of the cake it is going on!
I do it all the time! You have to make sure you control the environment where you bring your cake out of the fridge. I talk about it in this video: ruclips.net/video/vBKi-O7v98w/видео.html
Totally binging your videos in preparation for getting my edible printer set up! I'm super nervous because I'm the most technology challenged GiGi on the planet! 😭 😂 Maybe my 12 year old grandson can help me if I have issues! 😂 Love ya, Karolyn! And thanks for all your super informative videos! ❤️❤️❤️
I do, I keep my unused fondant in a ziplock bag and stored in an airtight container (Tupperware or lock-n-lock). I know to toss it when it gets too hard when it’s not warm!
I have a question not pertaining to this video but I talked to you before about the cake settling. I baked my cakes and then freeze them. Should I let the cake fully saw out before? I fill it and put the crumb coat and then let it set. Or can I do all that while it's frozen?
I'm glad I could help! I was nervous about getting this system, but it really is so easy to use! You just have to make sure you are diligent about printing weekly so the ink doesn't dry out in the printer head.
Hi thank you for a great video. I am just wondering how long in advance can you put the edible image on a fondant cake? Would the images be okay to apply the day before serving the cake? Thank you so much in advance.
Tamara Panic I have put the images on a cake 2 days in advance and they were fine. I find that when they are adhered to the fondant and then put on the cake like I did in the video, that they hold up really well. I haven’t done it more than 2 days in advance. But they should be fine if you do it the day before!
I’m so glad I found your video. Thank you so much for making this! I had no idea that this was possible to do at home. I thought edible images were printed on a special, comercial bakery type of printer. I happen to have the exact same printer so I got super excited to find out I can do this at home. I’m just wondering if you know if it’s safe to use the edible ink after using regular ink?
I'm so glad this helped! You want to get a brand new printer that has never used regular ink in it. If it had regular ink, then it won't be edible, even if you put edible ink in the printer because of residual ink residue.
I've never used sugar syrup, but I'm sure you can! Just don't use too much, you don't want it to dissolve the icing paper. And my friend puts these on Swiss Meringue buttercream all the time, so I know it can be done!
Whats difference fron piping GEL, and Edible glue? Also, i once got edible printout and it WAS REALLY DIFFICULT to handle it. It kept stickig and wanting ro bend were it wiluld switch together. Sorta like tape when handling it. You seem to have no issue handling it bacl and forth as if it WERE TRUE PAPER.
Piping gel is usually made from sugar and cornstarch. It is sometimes called edible glue. I've also made edible glue by adding some gumpaste mix to water. I think the piping gel is best, but that may be because I'm so used to working with it. As for your sticky paper issue, are you in a humid climate? If so, there could be some challenges. I believe I filmed this video in the warmer months, but I always keep my house cool to keep issues like that under control.
Omg you’ve helped my sooo much with making my first real cake for my husbands birthday 😍 Can you make the images and put them on the fondant and just let them sit in the fridge until it’s ready for the cake? So I can prep them a few days before. Or will it harden to much ?
You don't need to refrigerate the edible images until they are ready to use. You can prep them ahead of time, just make sure that if you're putting them on the side of a cake that you dry them on the side of a styrofoam cake dummy or something with a curve to it so they won't crack when you put them on the cake. (I think I may have said that at the end of the video, you can check that out to see what I mean!) Did that answer your question?
Karolyns Kakes yes I did see that but I was wondering do you need to wrap them in something so they want harden ? How long in advance can you make the images ?
@@Harleybostic OK I hope this isn't confusing. With edible images, once you print them, you'll want them wrapped up really well so the icing sheets won't dry out. If you want to put the pictures on fondant and want them to get hard, you'll want them exposed to air. Wrapping them up will keep them soft. I wouldn't make them more than a week in advance. I'm not sure how the ink on the icing paper will hold up when exposed to air for a long time.
I refrigerate all of my cakes and haven't had a problem with it. But I am able to control the environment and keep condensation issues to a minimum. Where are you located? In the summer months, I keep my house and car VERY cold to prevent the cakes from sweating too much. If you do have issues with this, I would recommend putting the images on as late as possible after the cake has come to room temperature.
Super informative video. I’m so anxious to try this. I make cheesecakes(no-bake). Do you think this method would work? Or would it work if I put the printed sheet on when the cheesecake is frozen?
I have never put these on a cheesecake before. I don't see why you couldn't do it though! The only thing is that you don't want any condensation to form on the cake, which can ruin the image. So that's why I like to put it on a fondant backing. It helps protect it!
How do you use the edible printer too print out lettering on your cake like Happy Birthday or someone’s name etc. And what program do you use to design it so it fits on the cake exactly how you want it?
This was such a great tutorial and thank you so much for sharing such helpful tips! What would be an alternative to piping gel? Could I use Crisco ? I need to apply this to a buttercream cake. Can I apply the images to cake and leave it in the fridge a few hours ahead/overnight before the delivery?
@@bethechange1234 I personally never apply images directly to buttercream, I put the image on a thin piece of fondant like I show in this video. That helps put a protective barrier between the image and the icing and also helps prevent it from wrinkling. But you can definitely apply it directly to buttercream. I never used crisco, but I believe that would work. If it's not hot or humid, there shouldn't be an issue refrigerating it overnight. If it's humid or hot outside, you may have issues with condensation, which could ruin the image. So you have to be careful.
@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much Karolyn for your prompt reply💗 Actually I meant about applying the edible image to a fondant backing which will then be attached to a buttercream cake. I’m based in the Gulf, so my concern was if the edible image would bleed or get soggy in the refrigerator if left overnight. Or is it best to apply it to the cake just before delivery.
Hi! I loved your video! But I did want to ask if you don’t want to buy a printer just yet is there anywhere they sell imagines or you can print some out? I live in Ga
I don't know how I missed this comment! I can print out images for you if you'd like. You can email me at Karolyn@KarolynsKakes.com if you ever need one!
Karolyn I just purchased an icing sheet from my bakery because I haven’t got an icing machine , the images look like it’s on something like fondant. What is that do you know the lady in the bakery gave it to me in a silver sheet x
The images probably have an acetate backing. You peel that away from the image and can put it on a piece of fondant or directly onto the cake. The silver envelope it comes in helps to protect it from drying out quickly!
How long do the images remain viable in a plastic bag or saran wrap in the fridge? Have you experimented to see how long they remain tasty and vibrant?
The best place to store them would be in the silver foil envelope that the icing sheets come in. (I always save those so I can store images.) If you use a regular plastic ziplock bag, they may be prone to dry out faster. So I don't recommend printing until a few days before you need them. If you want to store printed images and don't have the foil envelope, I recommend wrapping them in plastic wrap, sticking them in a ziplock bag and leaving it at room temperature. No need to refrigerate them. In my experience, it stays fresh and the color stays vibrant for weeks if wrapped up correctly!
You want your printer that prints edible images to be non toxic. Regular printer ink is toxic to consume. So if regular ink has run through the printer system, it's very difficult to clear it all out. (Think about it, would you want to eat an edible image that may have residue of toxic ink on it?) It's just safer to keep your edible printer and your regular printer separate. I did post a video on a new printer I got from Icing Images. It wasn't very expensive for the whole system and it works great! :)
Can you put wate in the cartridges maybe running the water through might drain the ink in the printer so it won’t get hard or it might break the printer idk I’m just throwing stuff out there
Hi! Is it possible to just directly place the edible paper image on top of buttercream frosting instead of having to place it on top of fondant and then use it? Also would it make a difference if I don’t do the fondant thing?
Jessy Kane you can place the images directly onto Buttercream. I have found that sometimes the edges curl up if I don’t adhere it to fondant first. So that’s why I prefer to do it this way!
Definitely! I usually ice my cakes in buttercream, but she wanted it covered in fondant because she had to travel with it and didn't want the icing to get messed up. So it works on both fondant and buttercream!
I make sure there is piping gel on the entire back of the image before I adhere it to fondant. This video helps to explain: ruclips.net/video/nu4pWkBH1Fo/видео.html
@@tinachesser6419 Yes, I actually just got a new printer from them and I'm going to start using the iPrint and see how that works. I was just using Microsoft Word to print my images in this video. :)
Haha! Oh yes, I was getting my videos mixed up. I first watched your video about your new printer and then went to this video. I'm really thinking about getting the same printer you just bought. I hadn't yet took the plunge on making my own edibles and I purchase them from someone else. That money adds up quickly though and I could have bought several printers by now. 😂 Thank you for all your helpful advice! ❤️
Well, it could look glossy because it was warm out and it's sweating a little LOL If you want to make your fondant shiny, you can take a little bit of shortening on a paint brush or paper towel and wipe that around the cake!
Hi, Karolyn, I believe you may have already answered this question, but here's my concern - I am using an edible image of a dinosaur as a topper. I will be placing it on fondant to give it more stability. How far in advance can I make this topper? I know that if you are placing the image on the cake, you don't have to wait - but since this will be a topper, I was wondering if I could do it days in advance so it will be nice and dry. Also, I'll be doing cookies with a dinosaur image printed on frosting sheets - any idea what they taste like? I've never done this before! Thanks :)
Hey girl, I've made edible image on fondant toppers 3-4 days in advance and didn't have any problems. Now, I use high quality paper and ink from Icing Images, some of the cheaper brands may not last as long. And I'm not a cookie person, so I'm not sure what to recommend for those, sorry about that!
Yes, I have done that before. But I find that the image can sometimes curl on the edges when it's not adhered to fondant first. Even though I put piping gel all over the back on the image on the buttercream, it still tends to lift. But maybe you'll have better luck with it, let me know how it goes!
Loved the tip! It’s gonna be my first time using edible images on a whipped cream cake Please reply if I should keep it in fridge or stick it at the time of delivery?
Be careful putting it on whipped cream as it has a higher water content and can distort the image. I would wait until the last minute to put the image on that cake!
Thank you! A little goes a long way with Tylose, so maybe a 1/2 teaspoon. After you mix it in, give it some time to stiffen up a little before you use it. :)
Unfortunately, no. This is special ink made for the printer. If you use food coloring, it would most likely clog the print head and could be a headache.
Hi! I had some images printed at a local cake supply store. When trying to get them of the backing my images stretched and ripped at the corners🙀. Your sugar sheets seem to be a lot more manageable and thick. You could handle them and add glue and everything. The sugar sheet I purchased was very thin and I would have not been able to apply the paste and all that. Any tips for the next time I have to use printed images?
The type of icing paper that is used is very important. Sometimes the cheaper sheets can tear and not hold up as well. It's worth the investment to get good ones that are easier to handle. (I get mine at Icing Images, there is a link in the description.) If you're purchasing a printed sheet, you really don't have a say in what kind of paper they use. In that case, you need to make sure to keep it protected from humidity and heat. You may be able to buy the icing sheets online and take them to the store and ask them to print on your sheets instead?
I use sugar sheets in this video. I'm sure you could use wafer paper, but not sure how it will hold up afterwards. If you do it, let me know how it goes!
Love your video. I was wondering if the edible images are resistant to heat. (i.e. Stick it on first and then bake the sticker together with the desserts)
Is it okay to place your items with images in the refrigerator until your customer arrives? Or what if its the next day? Will refrigeration damage the image?
I don't have issues with it, but I am in a cool environment. Is it humid where you are? If it is hot and humid, you have to make sure that you gradually bring the cake to room temperature to avoid condensation from forming on the cake. If condensation forms, it could ruin the images. Right now, I am near Philly and it's freezing here. Cakes love the cold weather so there's no worries for me now. But in the Summer, I keep my house very cold so when I take it out of the refrigerator, it's in a cool environment and no water droplets form on the cake.
Yes, that's what I did. Just make sure you NEVER use regular ink in the printer. Only use edible ink cartridges and have a separate printer for regular printing. So make sure you don't buy a used printer since there was already regular ink running through it. It has to be brand new never used. :)
Karolyns Kakes thank you so much!!! I’m a newbie to game( baking and decorating cakes) I really love baking and I have a passion for it... I just want to get better!!! Do you have any advice for a newbie? 😊
Would you recommend a printer for someone who's just starting out who really wouldn't be printing that many edible images ??? Like me. I just started 6 months ago. I would need some edible images for a cake coming up. But I honestly don't get many orders yet. I was thinking of buying one but I'm not sure if I should since I won't use it much.
Thank you! Yes, the edible images can be eaten. I apply the edible images to the fondant with piping gel. And then when I adhere that to the cake, I use piping gel or water on the back of the fondant.
@@KarolynsKakes Awhh great! Thank you so much! Another question, what if it's a buttercream cake, do you think the topper can be added on the buttercream once refrigerated?.. Thank you so much.. that'd be much appreciated! ♡
Does the once a week print pertain yo both a regular printer and a printer specifically for edible prints? I actually just bought an edible...from amazon. Still in the box. Not alot of business so far. Do you have a video on how you established clientele or was it all by word of mouth. I know you have been doing for 20 years....
You only have to run the test pages on an edible ink printer. This is because the edible ink tends to dry out and clog the print head if you don't consistently have the ink running through the system. With regular printers, that's not necessary. And I started making cakes for friends and family. And those friends would take my cakes to their parties and the people at those parties would start ordering from me, and so on. It mostly spread slowly by word of mouth. But I happened to get into this before the cake craze, so by the time cakes became popular, I had clientele. It's kind of like how if you started a RUclips channel in 2012, it was much easier to grow than it is today. It can still be done, it just requires a little more time and effort!
Hi Jeymi! I have always purchased my printer / supplies from Icing Images. With edible printers, you want to make sure you get quality products, or you can end up spending a lot of time being frustrated with things not working correctly. It's worth the investment to get a good printer / ink. Icing Images has a printer bundle for less than $300.
You should be able to. The only thing I’ve had issues with is printing money. Even fake money. Sometimes printers won’t print it. It’s so annoying! I have to make it smaller than regular money size for it to print. 🤷🏻♀️
Hi Karolyn, just wondering if you ever have a problem with condensation on the edible images. (or does the fondant prevent that) Also, would you happen to have ever done a cake in celebration of citizenship? I am looking for examples.
Hey! I haven't had condensation issues. But that is because I always control the environment the cake is in. I never shock the cake by bringing it from a cold fridge to a warm room. It always goes into air conditioning. This video explains it! ruclips.net/video/vBKi-O7v98w/видео.html But if you deal with some condensation, then yes, the fondant will help protect the image. At least a little bit! I haven't done citizenship cakes, so unfortunately I can't help you there. Sorry about that!
Just love the fact that she is so natural and she doesn't try to be perfect like other RUclipsrs who beat themselves up just for tiniest mistakes and this video was just educational and informative 😊 thank you 💖✨
Thank you Jiyane! I appreciate your support!
So true 💯
I agree! She is a perfect example of "just be yourself!!" Go with the flow.
I never realized that I could buy a “regular” printer and add the edible ink to it. This may save me some money! Thanks!
I just realized that today. Have you tried it yet?
@@quiwannaarrington7143 yes! I bought a canon printer and found the edible ink for it and it’s been working beautifully!
Do you mind if I ask what brand canon you have?. Thanks so much this is really going to save me money
@@quiwannaarrington7143 canon pixma TS6320.
@@jessicastamps1829 thanks so much😍
I finally bought the whole system. Waited for years bc I was intimidated by it. I am extremely thankful for your in depth videos!!
The "base" model has gone up in price now though but still worth it.
Thank you for taking the time to make all these videos AND respond to all of these comments. Even the ridiculous ones 🤦♀️😂
You're welcome! And because of COVID, production was halted and it caused a backup and (just like everything else), the prices increased. But it's still a deal at the new price. I hope you love it as much as I do!!
Do you have suggestions on where to get Clipart that's safe to use and that works with Word?
So smart to curve the image to avoid air bubbles! Love it!
Air bubbles are super annoying so I try to do anything I can do to prevent them!
This is the first time. That can use printer with edible ink haha! Thanks to you mam❤
If you use a personal cutter only for these edible prints it should make cutting out shapes faster and easier while maintaining cleanliness. Try the Brother Scan 'N Cut. It can scan a shapes and then cut those out. It also functions as a personal cutter like a Cricut. If this were a business you're running it can streamline things for you.
How do you attach them to a buttercream covered cake?
Awesome tutorial! I'm also very impressed at how beautiful and perfect your fondant is with those nails!!
It's funny, I never thought I could do cakes with nails. But as they started growing, I was still able to work with no issues so it wasn't as big of a deal as I thought!
Thank you Karolyn, this was very informative.
Just a note, printers have a function to 'clean the heads' which you could probably do (haven't worked with eatable ink) as well to stop the heads from clogging and ruining your printer.
How to do that, should be in your printed owner's manual or on the display menu in the printer as well.
Stay safe.
Hi, pls help, i dont know what to do. I have printed in wafer paper, my frosting is whipped cream, i cannot direct the print to cake so i need to make base, i cannot make fondant because its rainy days here it will get moist, so im planning to make melted white chocolate as base of print then stick chocolate on cake. Is that ok? Does it not gonna melt. Thanks, hope you help me
Hmmmm, I have actually never tried adhering it to chocolate, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. If it's too hot, you will have issues with it getting soft and / or melting so you have to be careful with that. But if you put melted chocolate on wafer paper, it may mess it up. Have you tried something like gumpaste? It dries pretty hard and you may not have as many issues with it.
Ma'am, I had no idea about edible cakes until I watched your video. But after watching I just got to know everything that I needed to. You're so cool & genuine. Thank u so much Ma'am. Stay blessed:)
Awwww I'm so happy I was able to help you!
@@KarolynsKakes Ma'am, how to stack a 2 tier cake with a 9" base cake & a 6" dummy cake on top? Plz ma'am, help me with this since I'm planning to make my best friend's cake next week:)
@@ruwaruqayyah9516 Here's a stacking video I made! ruclips.net/video/4LuTbnIhDms/видео.html
This is a great video! What printer settings do you use to get vibrant images? Someone told me about adjusting contrast and shadows, but I got confused. Thanks.
I followed the instructions that Debbie gave in this video:
ruclips.net/video/eDFAfxtvW54/видео.html
@@KarolynsKakes Thank you so much! My edible printer system from Icing Images is arriving tomorrow. I am so excited!
May you do a video on how do you refill your edible ink cartridges
Already got you! :)
ruclips.net/video/zKIY_RxU2v8/видео.html
Thanks so much,this was super duper helpful, you're amazing at what you do especially taking time to help others!!!
This is perfect, when I saw the soccer team logos on there, I knew this was exactly what I wanted since I plan to make LA Galaxy cookies for my LA Galaxy Gala. I also noted the slight New York (or Philadelphia) accent when you talk during the video, very cool. Thanks for the upload!
Philly girl here! The accent comes out every now and then. LOL I'm so happy this helped you!😊
Thank you so much for all these information about printing images and applying to fondant . I’m really happy to watch your videos they are truly useful . If you don’t mind I want to ask you a question: for how long could we store the image before remove the clear cover and where we keep it? In the freezer inside airtight container. I’m asking because i printed the image today at Walmart and want to use it 2 weeks later . Greetings from Florida USA 🇺🇸.
I would just keep it room temperature in 2 ziplock bags and if it fits in an airtight container, do that too.
I wouldn’t freeze it as you could have condensation issues since you are in Florida.
WAO GREAT. YOU EXPLAINED IT BEAUTIFULLY AND ESPECIALLY PROS AND CONS OF PRINTERS. NORMALLY PEOPLE DONT TELL THE PREVENTIVE MEASURES ( I TOO AM NOT GETTING A RIGHT WORD LOL BUT I THINK PREVENTIVE IS OK LOL). I AM THINKING ABOUT OPENING A SMALL CAKE SHOP IN MY TOWN OR ONLINE. THANKS, AND STAY BLESSED.
I'm glad I could help! Yeah, definitely make sure you print at least once a week. I have an alarm in my phone that goes off every Monday so I don't forget to print!
Beautifully done! Can we put the cake back in the refrigerator after the edible image is on it?
Yes you can, I do it all the time!
Here's a video explaining it: ruclips.net/video/vBKi-O7v98w/видео.html
Thanks for sharing your talent and experiences with your viewers. I was wondering where do you purchase your edible image sheets from and do you use sugar or frosting sheets ?
You're welcome! I get my supplies through Icing Images, I have been shopping there for years. I have a link in the description below (it's an affiliate link as I have recently become affiliated with them, so if you click the link and make a purchase, I may get a small commission.) I buy the Premium Icing Sheets. I have heard people complain that their icing sheets melt, but the ones on this site are really sturdy and hold up well under different conditions.
I hope that helps!
Thank you very much for the video. I really want to purchase the icing equipment together with the printer. You have opened my eyes. God bless you and your work.
I'm glad I could help! It's really not difficult to use, you just have to be religious about printing a tester sheet once a week (on regular paper) to keep the ink flowing through the cartridges so they won't dry out.
Thank you for sharing your expertise! You are a really good teacher!!❤
You’re welcome, I appreciate you!
Absolutely beautiful !! I am doing my granddaughter’s first birthday and I have small 1 inch one and 1 1/2 inch edible images round to go on cake pops how far in advance can I add hear them to fondant so I can have them ready to put on the cake pops Thank you again for your wonderful amazing videos.
Thank you Cindy! I would do them a day or two in advance and they should be fine!
Wonderful tutorial dear. Must fondant be dry when delivering the cake?
Thank you! When I deliver cakes in the warm weather, I make sure my air conditioning in my car is ON BLAST to help prevent the fondant from getting sticky. Here's a video where I explain: ruclips.net/video/bBPjGzEMZaw/видео.html
I have a brand new edible printer with the edible paper and inks but I haven't learned to use it yet.
Thank you for this great video you made it so dimple but yet so understanding ! Beautiful cake
Hi! So glad I found your video. It was such a huge help for me, since it's my first time using edible prints... I I stuck my prints onto fondant with Tylose,my question is.. If I need it to dry and harden what should I place it on? Cardboard? Baking paper? I don't want it to start cracking
I will leave the fondant / edible image out to dry on a cutting board or parchment paper if it has to dry flat. If it has to dry with a curve to it so it will fit on the side of the cake, I will dry it on a styrofoam cake dummy the size of the cake it is going on!
@@KarolynsKakes thank you!
Hello Karolyn,
Once you apply all the fondant and edible images can you place it back in the fridge until it is ready for pick up?
I do it all the time! You have to make sure you control the environment where you bring your cake out of the fridge. I talk about it in this video: ruclips.net/video/vBKi-O7v98w/видео.html
Totally binging your videos in preparation for getting my edible printer set up! I'm super nervous because I'm the most technology challenged GiGi on the planet! 😭 😂 Maybe my 12 year old grandson can help me if I have issues! 😂 Love ya, Karolyn! And thanks for all your super informative videos! ❤️❤️❤️
Love you too GiGi!! Let me know how it goes!
WOW 🤩 just found your channel & this was a very helpful video!!! Thank you BEAUTIFUL CAKE BTW ❤️❤️❤️✨
Thank you Yossari! Edible images are really easy to use!
Can you tell me if there is a way you can make an edible image on a 8.5x14 cake sheet paper?
Thank you so much for teaching great technique! I was wondering if you could re-use the left over fondant since it’s mixed with tyrose? 🧐🧐🧐
I do, I keep my unused fondant in a ziplock bag and stored in an airtight container (Tupperware or lock-n-lock). I know to toss it when it gets too hard when it’s not warm!
I have a question not pertaining to this video but I talked to you before about the cake settling. I baked my cakes and then freeze them. Should I let the cake fully saw out before? I fill it and put the crumb coat and then let it set. Or can I do all that while it's frozen?
I let them completely thaw before I fill them. I explain in this video:
ruclips.net/video/w0ztL3YMIOs/видео.html
Thanks for sharing! I'm sold on investing in this 😂
I'm glad I could help! I was nervous about getting this system, but it really is so easy to use! You just have to make sure you are diligent about printing weekly so the ink doesn't dry out in the printer head.
@@KarolynsKakes wow you make cakes then work it off!
Hi thank you for a great video. I am just wondering how long in advance can you put the edible image on a fondant cake? Would the images be okay to apply the day before serving the cake? Thank you so much in advance.
Tamara Panic I have put the images on a cake 2 days in advance and they were fine. I find that when they are adhered to the fondant and then put on the cake like I did in the video, that they hold up really well. I haven’t done it more than 2 days in advance. But they should be fine if you do it the day before!
This is so helpful! I want to attach to buttercream on a cooled cake. Should I still use the piping gel?
I personally always use piping gel on the back of the images, whether I am putting them on fondant or directly onto buttercream.
I’m so glad I found your video. Thank you so much for making this! I had no idea that this was possible to do at home. I thought edible images were printed on a special, comercial bakery type of printer. I happen to have the exact same printer so I got super excited to find out I can do this at home.
I’m just wondering if you know if it’s safe to use the edible ink after using regular ink?
I'm so glad this helped!
You want to get a brand new printer that has never used regular ink in it. If it had regular ink, then it won't be edible, even if you put edible ink in the printer because of residual ink residue.
Hello Karolyn ? for U what else can I use instead of a Crichton to design images for my cakes. Thanks Sheila
I'm sorry, I don't understand what you're asking?
Do you print in letter mode? My colors aren’t vibrant with my ts702.
I love 2 make this kind of things..... You explain very well. Thank you🙏🙏🙏
My pleasure 😊
Thank you for this helpful tutorial. Can I use sugar syrup to stick the image on fondant and then the fondant in swiss meringue buttercream?
I've never used sugar syrup, but I'm sure you can! Just don't use too much, you don't want it to dissolve the icing paper. And my friend puts these on Swiss Meringue buttercream all the time, so I know it can be done!
@@KarolynsKakes Thank you so much.
Whats difference fron piping GEL, and Edible glue? Also, i once got edible printout and it WAS REALLY DIFFICULT to handle it. It kept stickig and wanting ro bend were it wiluld switch together. Sorta like tape when handling it. You seem to have no issue handling it bacl and forth as if it WERE TRUE PAPER.
Piping gel is usually made from sugar and cornstarch. It is sometimes called edible glue. I've also made edible glue by adding some gumpaste mix to water. I think the piping gel is best, but that may be because I'm so used to working with it.
As for your sticky paper issue, are you in a humid climate? If so, there could be some challenges. I believe I filmed this video in the warmer months, but I always keep my house cool to keep issues like that under control.
Omg you’ve helped my sooo much with making my first real cake for my husbands birthday 😍
Can you make the images and put them on the fondant and just let them sit in the fridge until it’s ready for the cake? So I can prep them a few days before. Or will it harden to much ?
You don't need to refrigerate the edible images until they are ready to use. You can prep them ahead of time, just make sure that if you're putting them on the side of a cake that you dry them on the side of a styrofoam cake dummy or something with a curve to it so they won't crack when you put them on the cake. (I think I may have said that at the end of the video, you can check that out to see what I mean!)
Did that answer your question?
Karolyns Kakes yes I did see that but I was wondering do you need to wrap them in something so they want harden ? How long in advance can you make the images ?
@@Harleybostic OK I hope this isn't confusing. With edible images, once you print them, you'll want them wrapped up really well so the icing sheets won't dry out. If you want to put the pictures on fondant and want them to get hard, you'll want them exposed to air. Wrapping them up will keep them soft. I wouldn't make them more than a week in advance. I'm not sure how the ink on the icing paper will hold up when exposed to air for a long time.
Super helpful!! The fondant Base is a great idea!
It really does help prevent the ink from bleeding and helps the image keep its shape!
Thank you so much for your detailed tutorial.❤❤❤❤
Most welcome 😊
That happened to me but I washed mine with warm water and dry them and they worked.
Can we put the edible imge covered cake in the fridge? Does the inage bleed due to condensation?
I refrigerate all of my cakes and haven't had a problem with it. But I am able to control the environment and keep condensation issues to a minimum.
Where are you located? In the summer months, I keep my house and car VERY cold to prevent the cakes from sweating too much.
If you do have issues with this, I would recommend putting the images on as late as possible after the cake has come to room temperature.
Where do you get the actual images? Do you ever worry about copyright issues?
Great video. Very helpful if you never've done it before.
Super informative video. I’m so anxious to try this. I make cheesecakes(no-bake). Do you think this method would work? Or would it work if I put the printed sheet on when the cheesecake is frozen?
I have never put these on a cheesecake before. I don't see why you couldn't do it though! The only thing is that you don't want any condensation to form on the cake, which can ruin the image. So that's why I like to put it on a fondant backing. It helps protect it!
How do you use the edible printer too print out lettering on your cake like Happy Birthday or someone’s name etc. And what program do you use to design it so it fits on the cake exactly how you want it?
Here's a video showing how. I use Microsoft Word!
ruclips.net/video/xUii3ruoa3A/видео.html
Beautiful piece of work karolyn, what is the option of doing the edible image if we don't have the machine
Thank you! You can order edible images online. I know Icing Images has that option on their website. Or you can look on Etsy as well.
@@KarolynsKakes thank you karolyn, you're such a fun
This was such a great tutorial and thank you so much for sharing such helpful tips! What would be an alternative to piping gel? Could I use Crisco ? I need to apply this to a buttercream cake. Can I apply the images to cake and leave it in the fridge a few hours ahead/overnight before the delivery?
Are you applying the image to fondant or directly to Buttercream?
@@KarolynsKakes I’m applying the image to buttercream
@@bethechange1234 I personally never apply images directly to buttercream, I put the image on a thin piece of fondant like I show in this video. That helps put a protective barrier between the image and the icing and also helps prevent it from wrinkling. But you can definitely apply it directly to buttercream. I never used crisco, but I believe that would work. If it's not hot or humid, there shouldn't be an issue refrigerating it overnight. If it's humid or hot outside, you may have issues with condensation, which could ruin the image. So you have to be careful.
@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much Karolyn for your prompt reply💗 Actually I meant about applying the edible image to a fondant backing which will then be attached to a buttercream cake. I’m based in the Gulf, so my concern was if the edible image would bleed or get soggy in the refrigerator if left overnight. Or is it best to apply it to the cake just before delivery.
@@bethechange1234 yeah it is pretty humid down there, so to reduce the risk of condensation forming, I would apply it before you deliver it!
Hi! I loved your video! But I did want to ask if you don’t want to buy a printer just yet is there anywhere they sell imagines or you can print some out? I live in Ga
I don't know how I missed this comment! I can print out images for you if you'd like. You can email me at Karolyn@KarolynsKakes.com if you ever need one!
I just ordered a edible image from a site, i wish I would of found you first. Thank you for the video it’s definitely going to help me a lot !
Karolyn I just purchased an icing sheet from my bakery because I haven’t got an icing machine , the images look like it’s on something like fondant. What is that do you know the lady in the bakery gave it to me in a silver sheet x
The images probably have an acetate backing. You peel that away from the image and can put it on a piece of fondant or directly onto the cake.
The silver envelope it comes in helps to protect it from drying out quickly!
How long do the images remain viable in a plastic bag or saran wrap in the fridge? Have you experimented to see how long they remain tasty and vibrant?
The best place to store them would be in the silver foil envelope that the icing sheets come in. (I always save those so I can store images.) If you use a regular plastic ziplock bag, they may be prone to dry out faster. So I don't recommend printing until a few days before you need them. If you want to store printed images and don't have the foil envelope, I recommend wrapping them in plastic wrap, sticking them in a ziplock bag and leaving it at room temperature. No need to refrigerate them. In my experience, it stays fresh and the color stays vibrant for weeks if wrapped up correctly!
Thanks for the video. I have the same printer, but I have been using it for regular printing job. Why can’t I use it with edible ink?
You want your printer that prints edible images to be non toxic. Regular printer ink is toxic to consume. So if regular ink has run through the printer system, it's very difficult to clear it all out. (Think about it, would you want to eat an edible image that may have residue of toxic ink on it?) It's just safer to keep your edible printer and your regular printer separate. I did post a video on a new printer I got from Icing Images. It wasn't very expensive for the whole system and it works great! :)
Thank you so much for the explanation. It’s all about health and safety. I will check out the other printed you shared.
Loved this tutorial! Great instructor
Thank you!!
@@KarolynsKakes ĺ
Hi. Where do you get your software from for your images please
Sewing pins they are markers so your lines stay even and to keep parts inner together
Just came across this video. I’m learning. Question: are the edible prints eatable? Can I eat them while cutting the cake?
Yes! They are printed on edible icing paper with edible ink, so it's completely edible 😊
@@KarolynsKakes thank you
Can you put wate in the cartridges maybe running the water through might drain the ink in the printer so it won’t get hard or it might break the printer idk I’m just throwing stuff out there
There's actually a cleaning system, I will have to film that the next time I do it. It cleans out the printer head.
Hi! Is it possible to just directly place the edible paper image on top of buttercream frosting instead of having to place it on top of fondant and then use it? Also would it make a difference if I don’t do the fondant thing?
Jessy Kane you can place the images directly onto Buttercream. I have found that sometimes the edges curl up if I don’t adhere it to fondant first. So that’s why I prefer to do it this way!
Very knowledgeable video . Thank you.
You're welcome!
Can you put the edible images on the fondant backing and then apply to butter cream icing instead of fondant?
Definitely! I usually ice my cakes in buttercream, but she wanted it covered in fondant because she had to travel with it and didn't want the icing to get messed up. So it works on both fondant and buttercream!
Awesome and Arsenal are on the top 😁 luv your work
How do you keep image from bubbling up on fondant? Mine seems to always bubble after it sits on cake for awhile
I make sure there is piping gel on the entire back of the image before I adhere it to fondant.
This video helps to explain:
ruclips.net/video/nu4pWkBH1Fo/видео.html
@@KarolynsKakes Thanks
I love watching your videos! You give great, helpful info! Is there a certain program you use when printing your images?
I think I answered my own question. I looked on icing images website and saw iprint is their free program to use.
@@tinachesser6419 Yes, I actually just got a new printer from them and I'm going to start using the iPrint and see how that works. I was just using Microsoft Word to print my images in this video. :)
Haha! Oh yes, I was getting my videos mixed up. I first watched your video about your new printer and then went to this video. I'm really thinking about getting the same printer you just bought. I hadn't yet took the plunge on making my own edibles and I purchase them from someone else. That money adds up quickly though and I could have bought several printers by now. 😂 Thank you for all your helpful advice! ❤️
@@tinachesser6419 Yes! That's the reason why I invested in the system myself. You save money in the long run.
Hi Karolyn! just watching some videos and ???? How do you keep your (red) fondant glossy?
Well, it could look glossy because it was warm out and it's sweating a little LOL
If you want to make your fondant shiny, you can take a little bit of shortening on a paint brush or paper towel and wipe that around the cake!
Hi, Karolyn, I believe you may have already answered this question, but here's my concern - I am using an edible image of a dinosaur as a topper. I will be placing it on fondant to give it more stability. How far in advance can I make this topper? I know that if you are placing the image on the cake, you don't have to wait - but since this will be a topper, I was wondering if I could do it days in advance so it will be nice and dry. Also, I'll be doing cookies with a dinosaur image printed on frosting sheets - any idea what they taste like? I've never done this before! Thanks :)
Hey girl, I've made edible image on fondant toppers 3-4 days in advance and didn't have any problems. Now, I use high quality paper and ink from Icing Images, some of the cheaper brands may not last as long. And I'm not a cookie person, so I'm not sure what to recommend for those, sorry about that!
Can I paste edible image on dry fondant?
Can I use the piping gel and place directly on the buttercream instead of using fondant?
Yes, I have done that before. But I find that the image can sometimes curl on the edges when it's not adhered to fondant first. Even though I put piping gel all over the back on the image on the buttercream, it still tends to lift. But maybe you'll have better luck with it, let me know how it goes!
enjoyed watching your video very informative
Loved the tip! It’s gonna be my first time using edible images on a whipped cream cake
Please reply if I should keep it in fridge or stick it at the time of delivery?
Be careful putting it on whipped cream as it has a higher water content and can distort the image. I would wait until the last minute to put the image on that cake!
@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much
Can I cut a picture out if a greeting card, put it on fondant, and apply to cake?
That may be a little tricky as the cardstock may not stick to fondant.
Thanks love pipping jell also
Yes!
Gorgeous thank you for sharing karoly
You are so welcome!
Awesome video! How much tylose powder do you add for a strip of fondant in your video?
Thank you! A little goes a long way with Tylose, so maybe a 1/2 teaspoon. After you mix it in, give it some time to stiffen up a little before you use it. :)
This was literally perfect!!!
Thank you Nancy! :)
Is it possible to subtitute the edible ink with food coloring?
Unfortunately, no. This is special ink made for the printer. If you use food coloring, it would most likely clog the print head and could be a headache.
Hi! I had some images printed at a local cake supply store. When trying to get them of the backing my images stretched and ripped at the corners🙀. Your sugar sheets seem to be a lot more manageable and thick. You could handle them and add glue and everything. The sugar sheet I purchased was very thin and I would have not been able to apply the paste and all that. Any tips for the next time I have to use printed images?
The type of icing paper that is used is very important. Sometimes the cheaper sheets can tear and not hold up as well. It's worth the investment to get good ones that are easier to handle. (I get mine at Icing Images, there is a link in the description.) If you're purchasing a printed sheet, you really don't have a say in what kind of paper they use. In that case, you need to make sure to keep it protected from humidity and heat. You may be able to buy the icing sheets online and take them to the store and ask them to print on your sheets instead?
Thank you for this video! Do you use wafer paper or sugar sheets?
I use sugar sheets in this video. I'm sure you could use wafer paper, but not sure how it will hold up afterwards. If you do it, let me know how it goes!
I have this question too. My printer came with both. So it f I'm backing the image with fondant will either work? Have either of you tried this?
Why are you so funny? 😂 Lol I love it!
Thhhhhhhhankkk you!! I think I'm hysterical! LOL
Hi i like this video
How do you get the measuring ruler in Microsoft word
You have to click on "VIEW", then click the box next to RULER to have the ruler show.
Thank you
Love your video.
I was wondering if the edible images are resistant to heat. (i.e. Stick it on first and then bake the sticker together with the desserts)
You don't want to put the images in the oven. The sheets are made of sugar, so they will melt in extreme heat.
I love your work! Your always so neat.❤️
Thank you Hamideh!
Is it okay to place your items with images in the refrigerator until your customer arrives? Or what if its the next day? Will refrigeration damage the image?
I don't have issues with it, but I am in a cool environment. Is it humid where you are? If it is hot and humid, you have to make sure that you gradually bring the cake to room temperature to avoid condensation from forming on the cake. If condensation forms, it could ruin the images. Right now, I am near Philly and it's freezing here. Cakes love the cold weather so there's no worries for me now. But in the Summer, I keep my house very cold so when I take it out of the refrigerator, it's in a cool environment and no water droplets form on the cake.
Amazing- thank you for sharing Karolyn x
You’re welcome Andy!
Thank you for the video, very informative...just to confirm I can buy a regular printer and just buy edible ink and paper?
Yes, that's what I did. Just make sure you NEVER use regular ink in the printer. Only use edible ink cartridges and have a separate printer for regular printing. So make sure you don't buy a used printer since there was already regular ink running through it. It has to be brand new never used. :)
Karolyns Kakes thank you so much!!! I’m a newbie to game( baking and decorating cakes) I really love baking and I have a passion for it... I just want to get better!!! Do you have any advice for a newbie? 😊
Would you recommend a printer for someone who's just starting out who really wouldn't be printing that many edible images ??? Like me. I just started 6 months ago. I would need some edible images for a cake coming up. But I honestly don't get many orders yet. I was thinking of buying one but I'm not sure if I should since I won't use it much.
That would be a waste. You can actually order images directly through Icing Images website or other places like Etsy.
@@KarolynsKakes ok thank you.. I'll save it for later on then
Thanks for your video! 🥰
Hi. Lovely presentation! Can the edible topper be eaten? Also before applying on, do you paste it with water?
Thank you! Yes, the edible images can be eaten. I apply the edible images to the fondant with piping gel. And then when I adhere that to the cake, I use piping gel or water on the back of the fondant.
@@KarolynsKakes Awhh great! Thank you so much! Another question, what if it's a buttercream cake, do you think the topper can be added on the buttercream once refrigerated?.. Thank you so much.. that'd be much appreciated! ♡
@@nazakatali8990 Yes, I refrigerate all of my cakes and haven't had a problem with it!
Do you have a video for sticking edible image on buttercream?
Here ya go!
ruclips.net/video/nu4pWkBH1Fo/видео.html
@@KarolynsKakes Thank you for replying so quickly! My nephew's birthday is on Monday and he's asked for a paw patrol cake. I'm so nervous!
Does the once a week print pertain yo both a regular printer and a printer specifically for edible prints? I actually just bought an edible...from amazon. Still in the box. Not alot of business so far. Do you have a video on how you established clientele or was it all by word of mouth. I know you have been doing for 20 years....
You only have to run the test pages on an edible ink printer. This is because the edible ink tends to dry out and clog the print head if you don't consistently have the ink running through the system. With regular printers, that's not necessary.
And I started making cakes for friends and family. And those friends would take my cakes to their parties and the people at those parties would start ordering from me, and so on. It mostly spread slowly by word of mouth. But I happened to get into this before the cake craze, so by the time cakes became popular, I had clientele. It's kind of like how if you started a RUclips channel in 2012, it was much easier to grow than it is today. It can still be done, it just requires a little more time and effort!
@Karolyns Kakes thanks so much!!
Which piping gel you used mamm ?? Transparent glazing gel ??
Yes, it's clear piping gel, I linked it in the description below the video!
Can I use edible glue instead because I have no piping gel ?
That should work, or you can use light corn syrup!
Can I use vegetable shortening to stick ?
Yes, however, shortening doesn't hold very well, so I would only use it for decorations that are light.
@@KarolynsKakes thank u for getting back. It was very helpful
Thanks for sharing.
Hi can you help me with some suggestions on more affordable printers and edible ink i really appreciated
Hi Jeymi! I have always purchased my printer / supplies from Icing Images. With edible printers, you want to make sure you get quality products, or you can end up spending a lot of time being frustrated with things not working correctly. It's worth the investment to get a good printer / ink. Icing Images has a printer bundle for less than $300.
@@KarolynsKakes thank so-so so much
You can print anything on that printer right? Like the LV pattern right?
You should be able to. The only thing I’ve had issues with is printing money. Even fake money. Sometimes printers won’t print it. It’s so annoying! I have to make it smaller than regular money size for it to print. 🤷🏻♀️
Thanks for the info
Hi Karolyn, just wondering if you ever have a problem with condensation on the edible images. (or does the fondant prevent that) Also, would you happen to have ever done a cake in celebration of citizenship? I am looking for examples.
Hey! I haven't had condensation issues. But that is because I always control the environment the cake is in. I never shock the cake by bringing it from a cold fridge to a warm room. It always goes into air conditioning. This video explains it!
ruclips.net/video/vBKi-O7v98w/видео.html
But if you deal with some condensation, then yes, the fondant will help protect the image. At least a little bit!
I haven't done citizenship cakes, so unfortunately I can't help you there. Sorry about that!