How to create perfect lettering using Tappits

Skill level: Easy

Time: 5 - 10 minutes

You will need:

  • Bakels Pettinice in the colour you want
  • Tylose
  • Cornflour
  • Tappit set
  • Small rolling pin
  • Needle
Get a small ball of fondant, if you are just doing a name you wont need much.

Get a small ball of fondant, if you are just doing a name you wont need much.

Put a small amount approx half of a 1/4 teaspoon (I never actually measure). Knead it in to your ball.

Put a small amount approx half of a 1/4 teaspoon (I never actually measure). Knead it in to your ball.

Roll out your fondant in to a thin strip.  Leave to sit for 10 minutes on the bench - very important!

Roll out your fondant in to a thin strip. Leave to sit for 10 minutes on the bench - very important!

Press your tappit over the strip of fondant. Rub it against the bench to ensure it has cut fully. Then turn it over and rub the letter with your finger to get of any fuzzy edges.

Press your tappit over the strip of fondant. Rub it against the bench to ensure it has cut fully. Then turn it over and rub the letter with your finger to get of any fuzzy edges.

Next, turn it over and rub the letter with your finger to get of any fuzzy edges.  Tap it against the bench, i find flicking it against the bench works well. If your letter gets stuck, get a needle and pull out a corner to get it started.

Next, turn it over and rub the letter with your finger to get of any fuzzy edges. Tap it against the bench, i find flicking it against the bench works well. If your letter gets stuck, get a needle and pull out a corner to get it started.

Next, click here if you want to see how to place lettering on the cake!

Karin Klenner owns Sweet Little Treat located in Hamilton, New Zealand.  She says "I'm a mum to two little boys which are my world (and have been known to destroy my world by attacking the odd cake) and married to an amazing guy who, thank goodness, is very good with a drill because my favourite cakes to do are 3D sculpted cakes. I love doing animals especially."

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