Comments on: Prevent Icing from Bleeding

By: Patricia Brewer

Patricia Brewer — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 14:51:04 +0000

Little late to the party here but…..would it help with putting the black “beads” for eyes on snowmen? Mine last year turned out looking like zombie ones. Or is there a specific brand/type that you use.

Also so thankful God has healed you of your bouncer!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 03:43:33 +0000

In reply to Kellie.

That is great news Kellie! You can email me the pictures to lisa@thebearfootbaker.com. I can’t wait to see your results!

By: Kellie

Kellie — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 19:48:09 +0000

In reply to Lisa. So I finally tried the buttercream frosting with the meringue powder. I think it works great! I used it in the green and yellow for my trees. There was bleeding with the one batch and not with the other. Dry time was the same also. I will definitely be adding it to my batches of buttercream from now on. I have some pictures of the results, but I don't know how to post them. Thanks for the tip!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:07:29 +0000

In reply to Kellie Miller. Wilton recommends adding Meringue powder to the icing, 1 tablespoon per 3 cups of icing. It is supposed to stop the buttercream colors from bleeding. I have not test this myself but I have seen it all over the internet. You may want to make a half a batch and practice with dark colors on white icing. Black, red, and purple are bleeders. If you try it will you share the results with us?

By: Kellie Miller

Kellie Miller — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:58:44 +0000

Do you think you could use this on buttercream icing also? Love this tip. I am always worried about my icing bleeding.

By: Lily of the valley

Lily of the valley — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 06:27:50 +0000

Thank you very much for the advice and all other tutorials. I learned a lot from your tutorials. You’re gorgeous. Enjoy with his grandson. Lily of the valley

By: TriciaZ

TriciaZ — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:48:42 +0000

Hi Lisa!! I’m going to have to try this. Denyse and I have been struggling with bleeding issues. We’ve tried everything, including fans, heat fans, dehydrators, less color, thicker icing, praying etc. It doesn’t happen every time, but it’s frustrating and nerve-wracking. I’m going to definitely try this technique. The extra step would be well worth the anguish!! I’m glad you had a good time with your little guy. He is such a doll!! Thanks again!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:22:07 +0000

In reply to Sue {munchkin munchies}. You are correct Sue. Look at the first photo and see where the cookie and the icing is shiny, that is where I applied the light corn syrup. If you get it on the top of the cookie, it will shine in that spot only so be careful when you paint. Less is more in this case. :)

By: Sue {munchkin munchies}

Sue {munchkin munchies} — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:03:41 +0000

This is great, Lisa! So, just so I have it correctly…you brush the corn syrup on the edge of where you are going to add royal icing next to another (already added) royal icing? I hope I said that right:) Anyway, I will try this! Your grandson is a cutie! Being a grandma is the best!

By: Gail

Gail — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 13:12:19 +0000

I am SO trying this! It’s brilliant. As are you, Lisa.