hi everyone-should brush embroidery only be done w/royal icing? or can BC be used? I have to do it for the first time soon, & I wasn't sure...anyhelp truly appreciated! Also, is it best to pipe a portion of the design, then do the "brushing"...or pipe evrything & then go back for the "brushing" part?
Thanks! jenn

I have only ever worked with royal icing, but I can't see why it shouldn't work with BC, so long as you have a similar consistency.
Work with a portion of the design at a time, starting with background detail and moving "forward".

HTH!

I do it with bc and it turns out great!

I've done it with bc with a bit of piping gel in it. makes it smooth and easy.

thanks for all your suggestions! I'll be trying this out very soon!!
jenn

I've tried this twice, using buttercream and it turned out pretty nice. Good luck!

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Cris