Brush Embroidery Cookie Tips

Last week we spoke about tips -  piping tips.
But the brush-embroidered cookies I used too illustrate the points (aha  - points, get it!) brought to mind another tip - the brush tip that works well for brush embroidery... (and yes - there's another word-play opportunity there with tip, but I'm fighting the urge to point that out too.
Ooops...!)

A few tips for brush embroidery 

1. the background should be flooded and dry
2. use outline-consistency icing for the petals  (not too stiff, not too soft)
3. work on one petal at a time
4. use a firm, flat tipped brush
5. keep the brush just-damp, not wet. 
6. clean the brush frequently
7. try the brush side-on and flat-on for different effects

                                       

I don't consider myself a brush-emboidery expert, by any means. Have a look at Sweetambs tutorials and videos on the technique. And practice, practice, practice!

Happy decorating 😊

xxM