I will decorating a cake using an edible image for the first time. I still have to purchase the image. I am wondering if it is a good idea to purchase two of the image just in case I break it. Or do most people have pretty good success using these.
thanks,
Lainee
I've had a couple of them shred on the very edge when trying to remove them. To avoid that, you can pop them in the freezer VERY quickly....no more than a minute. The plastic will then come right off without your even having to try at all. The only thing is...for about a minute the icing sheet will be brittle. Don't try to bend it at that stage, or you will crack it. It warms and softens VERY quickly- about as quickly as it froze. After waiting for it to come to room temp, you can then apply it as normal. It's foolproof to do it this way, and is my standard procedure now.
I will decorating a cake using an edible image for the first time. I still have to purchase the image. I am wondering if it is a good idea to purchase two of the image just in case I break it. Or do most people have pretty good success using these.
thanks,
Lainee
That's hard advice to give. I would purchase just one but I'd hate to see something happen and you need the second 
They are easy to use though. Some purchased images will be printed on wafer paper (no backing) but most will be printed on frosting sheets. If your's is printed on a frosting sheet, you carefully peel the plastic backing away and lay the image (from the center outward like a big sticker) on your cake before the buttercream has had time to set or form a crust. You should use white buttercream under the image because any color including brown/chocolate will show through.
Be sure to only handle the image with clean, dry hands. Water/too much moisture can cause spots or colors to run. If you're using a frosting other than buttercream, the application and storage afterward may be different.
The only problem I can imagine having would be if the frosting sheet doesn't want to peel from the backing. If that happens, don't force it. The image just needs longer to dry. If you don't have time to let it air dry, you can speed up the process with a blow dryer.
good luck lainee! they're not as intimidating as they seem
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