MASKING METHODS : Page 66
This method, illustrated on the opposite page in thewinter scene cake, is a technique similar to the use ofa stencil. The desired pattern or figure is cut out of apiece of heavy cardboard. This mask can then be usedover and over again. The icing may be applied with aspatula to the cake areas not covered by the mask, orcolored areas may be sprayed on.
In the illustrated cake, a separate mask was used forthe sky, mountains and evergreens. In producing alarge number of cakes with the same design, use oneon all cakes successively and then go over the cakeswith the other masks in turn. After the icing or color-ing has been applied by the masking method, furtherdecoration may be accomplished by piping.