How to Use a Dove Plunger Cutter
A quick tutorial by Zeena Bode of Miss Piggy Cakes, to show how to get the best out of your dove plunger cutters.
- Decorating time: 10 minutes
- Decorating skill: Beginner
Step by step guide for getting the best out of your dove plunger cutter
Start with a little ball of White Pettinice fondant mixed with tylose powder. Usually, I just press the ball into the powder. Allow it to rest.
Use your small rolling pin and roll to 3mm thick.
Roll your circle to thin out the edges, leaving the centre thick for the bird's body.
Press your plunger into the fondant, with the thickest part in the centre.
Run your finger or palm on the plunger to smooth out the edges and avoid frilling.
Gently press down on plunger to emboss your fondant.
Use all three plunger sizes and dry the wings at different angles of flight!
Use your shell tool to thin out the wings and tail.
Place folded paper towels under wings and allow to dry.
Zeena Bode has been operating Miss Piggy’s Cakes in Auckland since 2011. She says: "I’m obsessed with colour, shiny stuff and anything to do with the ocean. I love finding the simplest ways to create things with great effects."
You can find Zeena on Facebook and Instagram. 
