How to Stencil Cupcakes
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Stenciling Cupcakes is Easy!
Stenciling cupcakes is one of the easiest ways that I have found to decorate cupcakes. It requires no artistic ability, very little imagination and only a few ingredients.
Since you are using a plastic template, it is very easy to decorate a pretty cupcake. It is also really fast compared to other decorating methods. With these simple instructions on how to stencil cupcakes, you will find the hardest part is baking the cupcakes themselves.
Photo by Sylvestermouse
I will be showing instructions for 3 different ways to stencil your cupcakes.
You choose which method you prefer before you purchase your supplies.
Of course, you might want to try all three!
Supplies You Need to Get Started
YOUR CHOICE OF DECORATING SUPPLIES
Stencils for Cupcakes
When stenciling cupcakes, I have used two different brands of stencils.
I have both Wilton Autumn Mini Stencil Collection and the Martha Stewart Fall Collection. In this article, I have used the Martha Stewart Fall Collection. The bat stencil is from the Martha Stewart Halloween Collection.
Either of these manufacturers make excellent stencil templates. Simply choose which design you prefer. I can highly recommend either Wilton or Martha Stewart cupcake stencils.
Wilton 8-Piece Autumn Mini Stencil Set
Amazon Price: $0.01 (as of 06/04/2012)
Turn plain treats into beautifully decorated pieces of art with these Autumn Mini Stencils
8 Designs
Martha Stewart Collection Fall Cookie and Cupcake Stencils: Apple, Maple Leaf & Acorn
Amazon Price: (as of 06/04/2012)
Hand-wash & Reuse
Use colored sugar, food color spray, powdered sugar or cocoa
Each stencil is approx. 5" diameter with a 3" diameter image
Create designs on cupcakes, cookies, cakes or other treats
Using Cupcake Stencils
Place the Stencil on the Cupcake
Decorate Cupcakes with Confectioner's Sugar ~ An Upclose Look at the Confectioner's Sugar Cup
An Absolute Must if You are Decorating with Confectioner's Sugar
This cup will allow you to literally sprinkle confectioners sugar onto your cupcake once the stencil is in place. It will cut down on the mess often associated with decorating with confectioner's sugar.
Sprinkle Cupcake with Confectioners Sugar then Slowly and Gently Lift Stencil Off of Cupcake
Cupcake Decorated with Confectioner's Sugar Only
Using a Stencil on Cupcake with Icing ~ Place Stencil on Iced Cupcake
Decorate Cupcakes with Sanding Sugar
Sanding Sugar is a really pretty way to decorate!
If you want sparkle and shine, you simply can not beat sanding sugar.
Unlike some decorating gels or tubed frosting, Sanding Sugar tastes good. It has the texture and taste of granulated sugar.
CK Products Sanding Sugar - Green
Amazon Price: $8.00 (as of 06/04/2012)
Colored sugar with granules larger than standard granulated sugar
Sparkle when sprinkled on treats
Sprinkle Sanding Sugar on Stencil Covered Cupcake
Slowly and Carefully Lift and Remove Stencil
Decorate Cupcakes with Color Mist Spray
Color Mist Spray comes in a variety of colors and collections.
Remember, Color Mist is just a mist. It will not do a heavy colored stencil design. If you try to get heavy color, it will run under the edges of your stencil.
Wilton Halloween Color Mist Food Color Spray Set (Includes 3 - 1.5 oz. Cans in Black, Orange and Violet )
Amazon Price: $9.96 (as of 06/04/2012)
This taste-free spray will add a little color,
or a lot of color. to your treats.
Using Color Mist Spray ~ Place Stencil on Iced Cupcake
Spray Color Mist Spray on Stencil Covered Cupcake
Slowly and Carefully Lift and Remove Stencil
FAST & EASY
Stenciled Cupcakes
More Stenciled Cupcakes
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Will You Try Stenciling Your Cupcakes?
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cupcakeideas2011
May 15, 2012 @ 12:44 pm | delete
- Great tutorial! Now everybody can try this cupcake decorating idea.
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miaponzo
Jan 10, 2012 @ 2:01 am | delete
- Back for BLESSINGS!!! YUMMY!!!
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wordstock Sep 28, 2011 @ 9:01 am | delete
- I am not a baker but I think I can do these. I didn't realize that it was such a simple process. I look at these in stores and think that they are too advanced for me. Thanks!
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Momsbusy247
Aug 31, 2011 @ 11:12 pm | delete
- Hey that was too easy, why didn't someone tell me this years ago??? Thanks
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JJNW
Aug 20, 2011 @ 9:18 am | delete
- What a fun idea! It is so funny to me that I write about parties and make Squidoo pages on cakes and cupcakes, but I rarely actually MAKE cupcakes! lol. I feature other people's great decorating...but THIS - I can do! Thanks for sharing. *** Blessed by a SquidAngel ***
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Index
- Supplies You Need to Get Started
- Stencils for Cupcakes
- Using Cupcake Stencils
- Decorate Cupcakes with Confectioner's Sugar ~ An Upclose Look at the Confectioner's Sugar Cup
- Sprinkle Cupcake with Confectioners Sugar then Slowly and Gently Lift Stencil Off of Cupcake
- Cupcake Decorated with Confectioner's Sugar Only
- Using a Stencil on Cupcake with Icing ~ Place Stencil on Iced Cupcake
- Decorate Cupcakes with Sanding Sugar
- Sprinkle Sanding Sugar on Stencil Covered Cupcake
- Slowly and Carefully Lift and Remove Stencil
- Decorate Cupcakes with Color Mist Spray
- Using Color Mist Spray ~ Place Stencil on Iced Cupcake
- Spray Color Mist Spray on Stencil Covered Cupcake
- Slowly and Carefully Lift and Remove Stencil
- Stenciled Cupcakes
- More Stenciled Cupcakes
- Save or Share How to Stencil Cupcakes
- Will You Try Stenciling Your Cupcakes?
- Become Part of a Rescue!
by Sylvestermouse
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Wilton Sugar Crystals
Wilton Sugar Crystals 4 Colors/Pkg - Bright
Amazon Price: $3.81 (as of 06/04/2012)
4 Colors
Easy pour flip-top bottle
The Right Mixing Bowl
Trudeau Melamine Mixing Bowls, Set of 3
Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 06/04/2012)
When I am baking Cupcakes, I prefer a Mixing Bowl with A spout for easy pouring into the cupcake liners.
Other Cupcakes by Sylvestermouse
