Comments on: How to make a chocolate transfer http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/ How to make beautiful cakes, sweet cupcakes and delicious cookies Thu, 23 May 2013 15:09:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: sabrina http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-2/#comment-78740 sabrina Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:02:57 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78740 Thank you for this great tutorial! I love working with chocolate, there are endless possibilities!

]]> By: Renee http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-2/#comment-78408 Renee Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:53:11 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78408 Hi Miriam, I start with the outline color. Then I melt and use all of the additional colors one at a time in sequence. The chocolate dries so quickly that each color is dry by the time I’m adding the next one. If one of your colors was still soft when you added the next, i don’t think they would bleed. But you might bump into the soft color and disturb the line of the design possibly. I hope that answered your question. Good luck :)

]]> By: miriam http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-2/#comment-78400 miriam Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:02:42 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78400 Did you allow your layers to harden one at a time? I’m just wondering if there is any bleeding with the colors if you do it all at once. I have done this method with buttercream frosting but never with chocolate.

]]> By: Renee http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-2/#comment-78310 Renee Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:32:37 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78310 Thanks CakeWhiz!!

]]> By: Cakewhiz http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-2/#comment-78302 Cakewhiz Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:39:20 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78302 I have heard of buttercream transfers but that always looked too messy. I loveeeeee this idea of chocolate transfer. Can you imagine the possibilities? My god…my mind is racing with ideas..,hehehe

]]> By: Renee Daly http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-2/#comment-78287 Renee Daly Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:42:03 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78287 Thanks Donndarae! I always love seeing (and tasting) your latest projects as well!

]]> By: Renee Daly http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-2/#comment-78286 Renee Daly Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:40:02 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78286 Helen, if you have access to a computer, you can Google coloring page images. That way, you find images with nice strong outlines. Remember to print the ‘mirror image’, especially if there are words invoved.If you don’t have acces to a computer or printer, you could photocopy an image, lay parchment paper over it and trace it with a fine marker. You could then flip the parchment and pipe directly on the back side of it. When you reveal your transfer, it will be true to the original image.

]]> By: Donndarae http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-2/#comment-78285 Donndarae Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:08:39 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78285 Thank you Renee, this is great. It is very easy to follow and straight forward. Keep sharing your awesome ideas. Can’t wait to see what is next.

]]> By: Helen http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-2/#comment-78282 Helen Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:03:41 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78282 I love this, thank u so much for sharing. You have made it look fairly straight forward, I will definitely try. Do u just photocopy an image?

]]> By: Renee Daly http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-2/#comment-78281 Renee Daly Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:41:31 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78281 Tina, good question! Yes, the chocolate can harden fairly quickly so you have to be organized and work quickly. I heat up only one color at a time as I am ready to work with it. If you are using parchment cones, you can place them on a very low warming plate. If you are working with the squeeze bottles, you can stand them in a warm water bath to keep them melted longer.

]]> By: Tina http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-2/#comment-78276 Tina Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:14:45 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78276 Do you have to work fairly quickly before chocolate begins to cool too much to work with? Do u need to keep warm somehow while working with it?

]]> By: Renee Daly http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78275 Renee Daly Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:43:35 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78275 Roshini, I’m planning on it for a future post! In the meantime, you can google frozen buttercream transfers to find some good photo and video tutorials that are already online :)

]]> By: Roshini http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78273 Roshini Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:35:58 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78273 I never knew such things existed even!! It’s so cute. But I can’t try it because, candy melts are not available here ( not even chocolate chips!! )
But I’m interested in knowing how you do those buttercream transfers. would you mind sharing a post on that?

]]> By: Renee Daly http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78271 Renee Daly Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:41:47 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78271 Hi Elfi. I agree..good quality candy melts are expensive. I haven’t personally tried it out, but you can feel free to experiment with almond bark, white chocolate chips or white candy bars. Remember to use oil based candy colors or your chocolate will seize. I’d experiment with a simple 2 tone design at first until you make sure it works. That way you invest less prep time. Let me know the results! :)

]]> By: Elfi http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78268 Elfi Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:58:31 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78268 Hi Renee,

I have a question. I love this tutorial and can’t wait to try this! Thing is, I’m from Europe, and Candy Melts are pretty expensive here. Can I instead use a normal chocolate bar to melt and color?

Thanks.

]]> By: Renee Daly http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78266 Renee Daly Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:57:36 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78266 Thank you Vanessa! xo

]]> By: Renee Daly http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78265 Renee Daly Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:56:55 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78265 Yes, I love doing buttercream transfers, too. The beautiful thing about the chocolate ones is the smoothness of the finished side! I’m glad you enjoyed the post :)

]]> By: Renee Daly http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78264 Renee Daly Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:54:00 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78264 You will love it Joelle. It is full of useful tips,tricks and charts. I pull it out nd reference it regularly.

]]> By: Renee Daly http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78263 Renee Daly Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:52:50 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78263 Thank you Linda! Isnt it an amazing book? I could look through the colorful cake picturs all day!

]]> By: Renee Daly http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78262 Renee Daly Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:51:20 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78262 I’m so glad you enjoyed it Lake!

]]> By: Renee Daly http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78261 Renee Daly Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:50:03 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78261 Claudia, thank you for the sweet comments!

]]> By: claudia http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78259 claudia Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:41:25 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78259 Oh, that was always one of my favorite books; but haven’t used the technique in a long time. Thanks for reminding me that this is so beautiful; and your interpretation is even better than the books!

]]> By: Lake Lili http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78257 Lake Lili Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:47:03 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78257 Thanks! This will be terrific. Really appreciate the time you take to make these tutorials.

]]> By: Linda http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78256 Linda Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:22:49 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78256 The Whimsical Bakehouse is one of my very favorite books! Love to use this technique. Thanks for always sharing great tips, tricks and techniques, you are super talented! Have a sweet day!!

]]> By: Joelle http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78255 Joelle Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:12:51 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78255 Pretty darn amazing how little tricks can make a difference in the overall look of a cake. Glad you shared this with us.
An avid buyer of cook books….I will look into this one.

]]> By: Marillyn E. Martin http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78254 Marillyn E. Martin Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:11:58 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78254 Thank you. I’ve done buttercream transfers, but never thought about using chocolate. Can’t wait to try it!

]]> By: Vanessa http://cakejournal.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-chocolate-transfer/comment-page-1/#comment-78253 Vanessa Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:21:39 +0000 http://cakejournal.com/?p=9572#comment-78253 OMG these are SO pretty and cute. You are truly talented – thanks for sharing this technique.

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