Alternative to Glad Wrap Pods

Hi, JanineH, Congrats on making your first post. I look forward to many more to come!

I use the same technique.  

I use parchment cones for 100% of my outlining and flooding and a lot of simple dot and line work. They are biodegradable, and you don't have the hassle/time of making pods (which is likely more than making a cone, which takes seconds), and no bag cleanup. I only use pastry bags (unlined, without pods) when using metal tips. I hate the bag cleanup, but making pods seems even more time-consuming.

I have never been able to make a cone that didn’t unravel on me.

Econlady posted:

I have never been able to make a cone that didn’t unravel on me.

Well then, I can teach you how I make and handle them at CookieCon! They rarely unravel on me unless I completely abuse them! 

Julia M. Usher posted:

Econlady posted:

I have never been able to make a cone that didn’t unravel on me.

Well then, I can teach you how I make and handle them at CookieCon! They rarely unravel on me unless I completely abuse them! 

I’m always willing to learn.  I’m looking forward to seeing you st CookieCon.  

Julia you are going to show how to make paper cones at cookie con?

Bev Carmichael posted:

Julia you are going to show how to make paper cones at cookie con?

Julia is very kind and helpful to any decorator that needs the help.

Bev Carmichael posted:

Julia you are going to show how to make paper cones at cookie con?

Not in my main class, but I can during Open Decorating on Saturday. Just be sure to ask! 

Econlady posted:

Bev Carmichael posted:

Julia you are going to show how to make paper cones at cookie con?

Julia is very kind and helpful to any decorator that needs the help.

Julia M. Usher posted:

I use parchment cones for 100% of my outlining and flooding and a lot of simple dot and line work. They are biodegradable, and you don't have the hassle/time of making pods (which is likely more than making a cone, which takes seconds), and no bag cleanup. I only use pastry bags (unlined, without pods) when using metal tips. I hate the bag cleanup, but making pods seems even more time-consuming.

Thanks for the reply, Julia! Your site and videos are amazing!

/end fangirl moment

I are the cones something you need special supplies for or a special kind of cone? Or is any kind of parchment you can buy at a baking store fine? I ask because I am in South Africa and sometimes it isn't as easy to find the things that might be readily available everywhere else.  

Thanks

Janine

JanineH posted:

Julia M. Usher posted:

I use parchment cones for 100% of my outlining and flooding and a lot of simple dot and line work. They are biodegradable, and you don't have the hassle/time of making pods (which is likely more than making a cone, which takes seconds), and no bag cleanup. I only use pastry bags (unlined, without pods) when using metal tips. I hate the bag cleanup, but making pods seems even more time-consuming.

Thanks for the reply, Julia! Your site and videos are amazing!

/end fangirl moment

I are the cones something you need special supplies for or a special kind of cone? Or is any kind of parchment you can buy at a baking store fine? I ask because I am in South Africa and sometimes it isn't as easy to find the things that might be readily available everywhere else.  

Thanks

Janine

 

 Most any kind of parchment paper will do, though some have more silicone coating than others, so the paper holds up longer without getting wet. I use Reynolds brand, which is quite good for cones.