Have any of you all ever made the homemade piping gel?
If so ...how did it turn out?
Debbie

Bump.
I really want to know about this too.

I found the recipe on another web site but I just wondered if anyone on here had ever made homemade piping gel....I have never used any piping gel before ......I guess I will just have to make and try it....will let you all know.
Debbie

Please let us know.. That stuff gets pricey!!!

Here is a recipe that I found for piping gel.

Piping Gel

2 Tablespoons Gelatin
2 Tablespoons Cold Water
2 Cups Light Corn Syrup

Sprinkle Gelatin into water. Let it stand for 5 min. (until thick) Heat Gelatin and Water on top of double boiler until it dissolves - do not overheat, that will kill the gelatin. Add light corn syrup and heat through. Cool and store in refrigerator.


Recipe from www.Ladycakes.com

I don't know if this recipe was from this site or not but I made it and it was really runny.I ended up scraping it all off and washing down the board(I was using it for a pond) and buying wilton gel!!! Sorry guys!!

Same problems as Kiddiekakes, it just broke down and went watery, didn't like it at all.
Hugs Squirrelly

I made this once, it was just the opposite, it got so thick I had to cut it with a knife! I did wonder if it would soften if it were nuked a few seconds but I didn't try that. Haven't made any more since then, but haven't really had a use for it.
Janice

I was thinking of trying to make my own, but now I think I'll just stick with the Wilton's. I really don't go through it very fast anyway. What I was wondering is if people keep this stored at room temp or in the fridge?

I kept mine at room temperature, and if I remember correctly, it was probably a couple of months old before it started showing signs of mold, so it keeps pretty well. I think I just made it to try the recipe, and then didn't have a reason to use it. Janice

I guess I should have stated in my post that I have never made this recipe. I was going to try it but now after reading your thoughts on it, I think I will just stick to Wilton's.

Thanks for the head's up on it!

I have never used piping gel....so I have a couple of questions.
What is the consistency of the gel you buy?
What should the consistency be after it is applied to a cake....soft..hard..what?
Thanks
Debbie

Hmnn, the consistency of the piping gel you buy I find varies a bit from the little tubes to the plastic tub. I suppose it reminds me a bit of Vaseline. Once you apply it, well it does set up but never goes hard really nor does the colour separate or run, it just stays there.
Hugs Squirrelly

Thanks Squirrelycakes....I made some yesterday and let is cool down good and then placed in the fridge...waited a couple of hours and then spread some on a cookie and let it set out. I went back and checked it in about an hour or so and you could touch it and it wasn't sticky, but it wasn't hard. It seemed to be of an ok consistency...so in a few days I am going to make cookies or a cake and color the gel and try it out. Will keep you updated!
Debbie

Hi kiddo,
Where both Kiddiekakes and I had problems with it was when using a substantial amount as "water" for a pool on top of a buttercream iced cake. I haven't tried it for other uses, not sure about Kiddiekakes.
Hugs Squirrelly Cakes

I stick with Wilton after I made the homemade recipe for water on top of a cake. It was fine in the beginning, but overnight in the fridge, it ran down the sides of the cake. What a disaster! I had to scrape it all off and reice.