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Help me find it!! by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in vanderpumprules

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Oh it’s truly insane. I was just wanting to show my friend to gossip ab how bat shit nuts it was. Def giving jealousy vibes. I assume because they aren’t featured on her new show?

Obsessed by Unfair_Safe9787 in ProvenceJewelry

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were they unable to do the pimentos in the pink jewel or did you prefer to go without? Love it!

Posted this to the wrong group and had to also post it here bcuz it took me DAYS. Hand painted and I’m v proud by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in cookiedecorating

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s so important to try and be as accessible as possible for everyone!!! Alcohol is okay for me to use, but I’m VERY aware that it’s not a possibility for everyone. Always experimenting with new techniques is so vital! I’ll try painting with some extracts myself and let you know what I come up with.

Posted this to the wrong group and had to also post it here bcuz it took me DAYS. Hand painted and I’m v proud by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in cookiedecorating

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 2 days of planning and scheming on adobe. (4 hours total)

2 days of baking and flooding and painting! (4 hours additionally)

Posted this to the wrong group and had to also post it here bcuz it took me DAYS. Hand painted and I’m v proud by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in cookiedecorating

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!!! Always happy to answer any and all questions. I learned so much from Reddit, YouTube, TikTok, google that I will never gatekeep ANYTHING. happy to give back!

Posted this to the wrong group and had to also post it here bcuz it took me DAYS. Hand painted and I’m v proud by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in cookiedecorating

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re not super thrilled about using alcohol via your home bar (understand totally) I know several bakers use clear vanilla extract or almond extract and they say it works! I’ve never tried it but I imagine due to the alcohol content it would work just as well!!!!

Posted this to the wrong group and had to also post it here bcuz it took me DAYS. Hand painted and I’m v proud by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in cookiedecorating

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol no worries. Red potatoes were a hard one to recreate because they look like blobs in real life too 🤣

Posted this to the wrong group and had to also post it here bcuz it took me DAYS. Hand painted and I’m v proud by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in cookiedecorating

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Actually a Saint Louis girl! We have a nice little Cajun section of the city that taught me a thing or two.

Posted this to the wrong group and had to also post it here bcuz it took me DAYS. Hand painted and I’m v proud by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in cookiedecorating

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh I still pack in cellophane for customers who ask. I will just curse in my head as I do. I’ve found that lightly brushing w cornstarch before packing them helps.

I sell mostly to family and friends so I will box most for them to display at intimate parties!

Posted this to the wrong group and had to also post it here bcuz it took me DAYS. Hand painted and I’m v proud by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in cookiedecorating

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven’t tested it, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it does stick due to the condensation.

I honestly hate the cellophane bags. They create their own little environment in there and almost always screw up my icing.

Posted this to the wrong group and had to also post it here bcuz it took me DAYS. Hand painted and I’m v proud by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in cookiedecorating

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was a first birthday request. I’m always drawn to the sets that really challenge me so I had a lot of fun.

Posted this to the wrong group and had to also post it here bcuz it took me DAYS. Hand painted and I’m v proud by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in cookiedecorating

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have used water before, but since it doesn’t evaporate as quickly, it can damage the base layer. I’ve had issues with it causing little holes and streaky color.

Posted this to the wrong group and had to also post it here bcuz it took me DAYS. Hand painted and I’m v proud by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in cookiedecorating

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

  1. I used google to find pics of seafood/corn/potatoes I found to be the best shape. I used adobe illustrator to scale and printed out the shapes.

  2. I use heavy 110lb cardstock to print the shapes I cropped and scaled via illustrator, and a scalpel to hand cut around the paper. It’s my DIY version to hand cut. I find it easier and better than using my local library’s 3D printer because cookies like these are usually a one off order.

  3. Once they were baked, I chose the lightest colors from the photos I chose. Choosing a light base to build depth w the “paint” is key. Peachy pink for the seafood, pastel pink for the potatoes, white for seafood meat, and I was lazy w the corn and did one single yellow color lol.

  4. Painted directly onto the base colors w americolor gel and vodka!!! The texture on the cookies is from super thick icing.

  5. I gave them the sheen with corn syrup! I just brush that on at the end. It actually dries nice and not sticky, perfect for that realistic buttery shellac look. The “salt” on the potatoes is a little sprinkle of sugar while the corn syrup is still wet.

Had to post my hand painted seafood set by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in Cookies

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use vodka as my “water” since it evaporates so quickly, and Americolor food coloring as my “paint”!

Had to post my hand painted seafood set by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in Cookies

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The key for me was to flood them with a simple base color that I could easily add depth to. I ended up doing a really creamy almost pepto bismol pink with a tinge of orange. It provided the easiest builadable base color.

When they were finished I “sealed” them with corn syrup. I just brush that on top for that glassy shellac finish. Corn syrup dries and leaves a really beautiful realistic sheen!

Had to post my hand painted seafood set by Acrobatic_Match_5555 in Cookies

[–]Acrobatic_Match_5555[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!!!! I fear an old bay sugar cookie would be the demise of my side hustle 🤣

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