Nippless Dots

Decorating By umfalcon Updated 29 Apr 2006 , 2:07am by umfalcon

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umfalcon Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 8:51pm
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What is the secret to nippless dots?? dunce.gif

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smashcakes Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 8:53pm
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if you kind of twist the bag before you pull away it helps, but i usually have to go back after its crusted and kind of flatten them

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sectheatre Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 8:53pm
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Your title cracked me up!!

I am pretty new, but the only answer I have found is to press the "nips" down with a wet finger (sometimes dry works if icing isnt' too sticky)

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Jenn123 Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 8:57pm
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Make the dot and pull away and swipe to the side as you stop squeezing. Takes some practice.

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Samsgranny Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 8:59pm
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It doesn't matter how I pipe I still get the "nipples". What I do to combat that is to let it dry a little and then go back with a finger I have dipped in cornstarch. Not too much because you don't want a powdery look.

Best of luck.

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cordy Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 9:02pm
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I just did a polka dot cake that was nipple-free this weekend! I just went back after a minute and pressed down slightly on all the dots... it worked great!

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4cardsfanz Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 9:03pm
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same here! Get rid of the nips after they have crusted for a nice "nipless" finish icon_biggrin.gif

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Cakeasyoulikeit Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 9:04pm
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thanks for asking...I've been having the same problem!

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claire74 Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 9:07pm
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I tend to dampen a fine (art) paint brush with water, this tends to do the trick.
Claire

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umfalcon Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 9:25pm
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Thanks everyone. I'm doing a wedding cake next week and I've going crazy and getting very frustrated.

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Cake_Princess Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 10:49pm
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Sounds to me like you are squeezing as you pull away. Practice so you learn how to stop squeezing before pulling away. Same with making stars - ever end up with stars that look like hershey kisses?

As Claire suggested, you can also use a brush to correct this. Remove excess water by wiping on a paper towel before fixing your dots.

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psurrette Posted 25 Apr 2006 , 10:56pm
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As always everthing takes practice. Heres what works for me....
after squeezing the dot make a C motion and lift away. This will eliminate the pint of a dot. Good Luck

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BJ Posted 26 Apr 2006 , 12:09am
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Here's how I do it - sqeeze out the icing keeping the tip what I called "burried" in the dot until you get it to the size you want (let the dot build up around your tip)- then stop squeezing - pull the tip up - but not completely out of the dot. Circle the tip around the top of the dot. No points every time. Hope this helps too. Good luck. thumbs_up.gif

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tlnewman Posted 26 Apr 2006 , 3:47pm
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I have trouble with the "nipples" every time too!! Thanks!

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FunCakesVT Posted 26 Apr 2006 , 3:50pm
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I have some trouble with this, too, even recessing the tip into the ball and doing the 'c' movement. Recently, I have realized that my icing is probably too thin, but in the meantime, I let them ice and then lightly tap the down with my finger.

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tlnewman Posted 26 Apr 2006 , 4:48pm
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Can't wait to try again!

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umfalcon Posted 26 Apr 2006 , 7:23pm
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I have to admit I have tried all of the ideas to prevent the "nips", but I guess I have to practice. I'm glad a have brought this topic up. It's good to know I'm not alone in my frustration. This may need to be an article.

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claire74 Posted 26 Apr 2006 , 7:23pm
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I think Cake_princess sums it up rather well! I also do this (as well the paint brush, when some dots get away..lol.)
I couldnt think of way to explain it tho..lol.

Claire

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candyladyhelen Posted 26 Apr 2006 , 7:34pm
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Thanks for asking about this....I will practice too! Helen

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KimAZ Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 5:31am
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I do like some of the others mentioned...just let the dots set for a few minutes then go back and gently pat the tips down with my finger. The sharp points are a big pet peeve of mine so I always notice when they're pointy!

KimAZ

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CakesWithAttitude Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 5:59am
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you squeeze squeeze squeeze and then stop; don't pull away; and swirl on the top without squeezing anymore and then pull after you swirled around and made no nipples!

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DiscoLady Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 4:21pm
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Raising the heat up in the room you are decorating might help icon_lol.gif (hope you get this icon_biggrin.gif )

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CakesWithAttitude Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 4:34pm
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icon_eek.gificon_lol.gificon_surprised.gificon_biggrin.gif


That was good!!

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dky Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 10:34pm
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damp finger or damp small brush tapped on the dot gently

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mmdd Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 10:37pm
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I have that problem with bc, but not royal...anyone else have that experience with royal?

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ttatummm Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 10:53pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoLady

Raising the heat up in the room you are decorating might help icon_lol.gif (hope you get this icon_biggrin.gif )




Too Funny! icon_lol.gifthumbs_up.gif

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Cake_Princess Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 11:50pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoLady

Raising the heat up in the room you are decorating might help icon_lol.gif (hope you get this icon_biggrin.gif )




Would this not cause a meltdown? LMAO icon_biggrin.gificon_biggrin.giftapedshut.gificon_evil.gif

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mmdd Posted 27 Apr 2006 , 11:58pm
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Your too funny, discolady!!

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umfalcon Posted 29 Apr 2006 , 2:07am
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I agree with cake-princess a meltdown will defineatly occur icon_biggrin.gif You are silly. I am happy to report that I have tried the squeeze and twist method and it worked wonderfully!!!!! icon_smile.gif Patience and Practice are the key and I'm short on both.

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