Mastering Tip Tuning: The Key to Realistic Buttercream Flowers
by Dara Waitkus February 17, 20242-minute read Hey there! Today we’re diving into the world of tip tuning—yes, where every piping tip you own will be “harmed” in the best way possible. Don’t worry, though; it’s easier than it sounds and totally worth it when you see how beautifully realistic your buttercream flowers turn out. Ready […]
6 Steps to Perfect Buttercream Daisies
No More Pancake Daisies! Let’s be honest: piping buttercream daisies might sound straightforward in theory, but it’s all too easy to end up with a sad little pancake that only vaguely resembles a flower. The good news? Once you learn the right technique—especially using the magical Ateco 227 tip—you’ll be whipping up daisies so shapely […]
From Neon to Natural: 3 Easy Tricks for Perfect Leaf Green Buttercream
January 20, 2025 By Dara Waitkus, The Piped Peony 4-minute read Let’s be honest—using leaf green gel color straight out of the bottle can leave your buttercream looking, well… unnatural. It’s that overly bright, almost neon green that screams “grocery store cake.” If you’re aiming for realistic, natural buttercream leafing, that artificial hue just doesn’t […]
4 Tips for Better Buttercream Flower Photos
January 6, 2025 By Dara Waitkus, The Piped Peony 4-minute read We’ve all been there—your buttercream flowers look amazing in real life, but your photos? Not so much. Suddenly, those flowers look like blobs, or the lighting makes it seem like you piped them in a cave. Don’t worry—capturing the true beauty of your buttercream […]
Top 10 Must-Haves
by Dara Waitkus December 23, 2024 3-minute read Top 10 Must-Have Tips and tools for Piping Realistic Buttercream Flowers Piping tips, piping tips, piping tips—there are SO many piping tips! The same can be said for tools. Sometimes I feel like I’m drowning in a sea of everything, desperately searching for the one […]
