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Do you have a baking, decorating or celebrating question for Nancy? Now is your chance to have it answered.
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Tips Used in Decorating Questions
My piped leaves have points. What am I doing wrong?
Alena - from Woodridge, IL
When I use the leaf tip, my leaves tend to have a "forked tongue" shape at the end. Is there a trick to making a pointed end?
Dawn - from Baton Rouge, LA
You featured the square Violet Cascade Cake is decorated with purple flowers on one of your shows. What tips do you have to create that lovely effect of cascading flowers?
Lynn - from Liverpool, NY
What do I mix with food color to make a brush on color for fondant that dries to the touch?
Delilah - from Kerrville, TX
What is the best way to transport a stacked construction wedding cake with 4 or more levels?
Renee - from New Wilmington , RI
As a beginner, what tips do you suggest I start with?
Hannah - from Conroe, TX
What tip do I use to make a rose?
Cathy - from Limestone, TN
How do you put your tips on your decorating bag?
Chloe - from Pearland, TX
What is a 1M tip? What is it usually used for?
Rita - from Laredo, TX
What icing tip do you use to make a 1M swirl?
Kayla - from Nedrow, NY
Is there a website that lists each decorating tip, with a number and what it is used for?
Lisa - from Shreve, OH
My gumpaste flowers do not seem to ever harden or set up. I have rolled them very thin and let them air dry, but they are still pliable after many days.
Lise' - from Fox Island, WA
How do you fill a cupcake? I’ve seen photos of fillings in them.
Ingrid - from Victoria, BC Canada
I am new to cake decorating, and I want to start making birthday cakes for my daughters. What are the basic tools I need to start decorating with? Keep in mind I am starting from scratch.
Paula - from Morgantown, KY
What are 4 basic icing tips to start out with?
Teresita - from Toa Alta, Puerto Rico
What is the tip number for swirl icing on a cupcake?
Carol - from Beaver Falls, PA