If you need to trim off extra icing, use a sharp knife.
If your product is dry, spray a SLIGHT mist of water, brush on simple syrup, or add a small amount of icing to your product (NOT the image) before applying the image so it will adhere to your product. If your product is freshly iced or already moist, DO NOT add any extra moisture. Using too much water may cause the colors to run.
Frosting image cannot be moved once applied. Plan where you will place the image, then remove the paper backing. Apply the image face up onto your product. After application, gently tap the image down with your fingertips starting from the center of the image and smoothing to the edges.
If the image becomes moist or difficult to remove from the paper backing, it can be placed in the freezer for 15-30 seconds. DO NOT LEAVE IN THE FREEZER MORE THAN 1 MINUTE.
If the image bubbles after application, GENTLY TAP (DO NOT RUB) the image.
Do not leave sheet in the freezer more than 1-2 minutes on its own, it will become brittle. If it is stiff, make sure NOT to bend it. Apply it to your product and as it warms you can tap out any bubbles. After applying to your product it can then be frozen without any problems. After applying, if your product is frozen, thaw slowly in the refrigerator uncovered. If the image bubbles during freezing, GENTLY TAP (do not rub) the image.
Storage & Handling
Frosting sheets can be stored up to 12 months if kept in a tightly sealed zip-lock bag. Keep in a dark, cool, dry area making sure the bag remains sealed.
Do not open or remove image until just before ready to use.
DO NOT REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE!
Application Tips by Product
Buttercream (Preferred)
Apply your image right after icing your product. Buttercream icing will form a thin crust about an hour after it has been applied. If this happens, spray a fine mist of water before applying your image.
Royal Icing
Add a generous mist of water over royal icing before applying your image.
Non-Dairy Whipped Topping
DO NOT ADD extra moisture before applying your image. Keep finished products refrigerated to extend shelf life.
Frozen Cakes
Thaw slightly before icing to avoid cracking then apply the image. After applying to your product it can then be frozen without any problems. Once applied, finish thawing cake slowly in the refrigerator, uncovered, to avoid colors running and sweating.
If the image bubbles during freezing, GENTLY TAP (do not rub) the image.
Ice Cream Cakes
If using a cake iced with non-dairy whipped topping, DO NOT ADD extra moisture. If you are applying your image directly to ice cream, it is best to allow the ice cream to “sweat” a little before applying your image, or mist the ice cream with milk before applying your image.
If you are working with soft-serve ice cream you will achieve better results by applying your image while the ice cream is soft, then freezing it hard.
Rolled Fondant/Sugar Paste
Apply fondant or sugar paste as directed. Plan where you will lay your image. Then, with a small paintbrush, apply a generous brushing of plain water ONLY where your image will lay and then apply your image. Water outside the image area will leave watermarks on your fondant. If you do not use enough water, your image will not adhere. Corners and edges can be tapped down with a slightly moist, very small paintbrush.