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Step-by-Step Technique
- 1 Setup: Tape your crown template around the cylindrical form, then cover it perfectly with a layer of acetate or wax paper. Secure with tape.
- Outline the Base: Pipe a thick, sturdy line along the bottom circumference of the crown. This is the foundation that will sit on the cake.
- Pipe the Filigree: * Follow the template to pipe the vertical peaks and internal "swirls."
- Crucial: Ensure every piped line connects to at least two other lines. This creates a structural web that won't shatter when moved.
- Over-Piping: Once the first layer is dry (about 2 hours), go over the main structural lines a second time to add strength and 3D dimension.
- Adding "Jewels": While the icing is wet, use tweezers to drop on silver dragees or sugar pearls at the intersections.
- Drying and Assembly: * Let the crown dry for at least 24 to 48 hours in a cool, dry place.
- Slowly peel the acetate away from the cylinder. The crown should slide off.
- Carefully lift the crown and place it on the cake, using a few dabs of fresh royal icing to "cement" it in place.
