How to Top-Coat, Outline, and Flood Cookies

[@Angel_Hearted50]

Creative is our middle name. KZbin has been so instrumental in connecting me with talented individuals like yourself who unselfishly share their tricks of the trade. It is for that reason I Thank You....

[@AnaLuiza-vf5wy]

Julia, you teach in a very didactic way! I learned so much from your videos and app, everything you do with the cookies is fantastic! And I'm also glad you have such a clear pronunciation, since english isn't my first language! Thank you!

[@AnaLuiza-vf5wy]

Thank you, for the lessons and for the kindness!! =)

[@idiotmartsu1182]

her hand is so steady she could be a surgeon! beautiful cookies

[@emim.5092]

I'm so so so glad I found this video!! You're so good at teaching, and this video is still helpful 6 years later!

[@Highinsight7]

Julia...!!! Thank you SO much for sharing this with us...!!! This is a MASTER class that could coast up to $100 a class... OR more... and you so kindly GIVE it to us...! I'm a BIG Lambeth Fan...

[@dgpowell]

By far one of the best tutorials on KZbin. I enjoyed ur clear and concise manner of explaining the details. Great job.

[@ashkaskola5203]

You are the best teacher I came across. Also fair play for using every day tools instead of fancy special devices, you show that thinking does not hurt :)

[@lyndabartram2446]

Despite 30 years of baking, I've never made royal icing before, nevermind this sort of decorating. Decided to make 5 dozing for an event, and turned to your videos for help. You're an awesome teacher, and I ended up with some beautiful cookies, so thank you so much!

[@stormerbuzz352]

This channel is definitely going to be where I come first for all the cookie decorating tips I could need!

[@nazaninka]

Real beautiful artwork Julia. More beautiful than your artwork is sharing your talent with the rest of the world and teaching it to us. Beautiful soul, beautiful work. And you are a very good teacher. :)

[@lilmzbossyb3]

Thank you so much for this video. You're a life saver! You are so very thorough and meticulous in your descriptions and details, and it really helps that you show what to expect or the final outcome of various techniques and mistakes. Very helpful.

[@successalive5]

Quite advanced techniques. I am absolutely blown away by your gift. You are creative, intricate, and dynamic in your craft. This was worth stay up late to watch.

[@inmyopinionwisdom4986]

Beautiful Cookies...I'm so inspired by Ms. Usher. I can hardly contain myself! Tomorrow...I will attempt to make some of her beautiful works of art. MASTERPIECES!!!

[@GenericMcName]

You must have the patience of several saints and grade school teachers to be able to sit still and make these without wanting to murder the closest fluffy animal to you. It's truly impressive what you have been showing us! Thank you for teaching us! Your videos, HowToCookThat and RosieCakeDiva's have really ignited my growing passion for cute bakery items!! -A digital hug from a lad from Aarhus, Denmark

[@barbararey843]

I do embroidery work and am learning cake decorating this is right up my alley. Beautiful. Thank you for the lesson.

[@Lowrunnn]

Your videos are so relaxing. I could watch you decorate for hours!

[@ForgettingAlice]

Wow your hand is so steady it's crazy, my lines always come out wobbly!

[@marielbutton7349]

these videos have come in handy even after years of decorating. I find myself always coming back to the basics..

[@imalive19]

dear Julia, you're such a great artist! so much imagination, creativity, patience and such good skills! I love your tutorials!

[@soleniak]

I make christmas cookies with my daughters every year and pass them out to the neighbors..this year will be the best by far thanks to your instructions. Thank you and merry christmas!

[@taralyntheakston9769]

Your videos are excellent. I return to them every Christmas when I do my baking. Thank you!!

[@JuliaMUsher]

So very glad to hear this! Thanks for watching, and happy holidays!

[@MillikanVersuch]

Julia, your work is fantastic! thank you for sharing your gift. I don't think I have ever seen a person with a more steady hand than you. Absolutely beautiful work. The only draw back is I would feel terrible eating these works of art ;)

[@sincitybg]

this is not just decorating cookies , this is ART !!!

[@catb1557]

Wow! You are amazing. There aren't a lot of 20 minute KZbin videos I watch but I was glued to this.

[@catb1557]

I watched a good majority of your videos last night (including the 4-video series) and plan to practice some of your techniques this weekend. I do appreciate the clarity in your videos. I am so glad I found your channel (and FB page and Pinterest!). Thankful to follow along. And thank you so much for replying - I noticed you reply back to your "fans" and think that is so amazing of you.

[@newsworthy7724]

I enjoy watching you decorate these cookies. You remind me of myself. I'm a florist and when I'm designing I don't always know what the final arrangement will look like. It just happens!!!! LOL I'm always looking for new ideas to keep my busy mind happy. ( and it keeps me off the streets!!!!heheheh ) You really take the time to give as much information as possible. You think i'd be done with baking after Christmas. But I see these cookies as art in sugar. So help the person that tries to eat one!

[@barbaraabell8934]

Thank you for these videos. I just completed a batch of Valentine's cookies. My friends will be impressed!

[@michelegallant7508]

You are amazing! I love that you use every aspect of your work as an opportunity to give instruction. As a beginner, I am especially pleased that you show how to correct any mistakes that may occur during the process. I have watched many videos over the past few weeks, and, in my opinion, you are the most comprehensive instructor thus far.

[@marionanderson7678]

You are a lifesaver!!! Your video for top coating cookies with the brush handle saved me oodles of time and mess!!!

[@vincentetkadajlvr]

Cooking has always been a passion of mine, though a career in science was pushed on me by my family. Your extensive and immensely helpful videos have inspired me to go after my true passion despite what my family expects of me. So thanks a lot Julia! I was having some real trouble figuring out some of the techniques I see in bake shops and such. I have been in the kitchen making frosting, cookies and piping bags non-stop. I don't think my family is too happy, but they get to eat beautiful and delicious sweets, so it can't be too bad!

[@vincentetkadajlvr]

***** What technique do you suggest for very beginners? Outlining then flooding for just top-coating?

[@vincentetkadajlvr]

***** Okay, I'll start with that. Also, do you know if the royal icing used for outlining and flooding will melt or get liquidy if it's hot outside? I was planning on making some and sending them to some friends but it's been hot in the US and I don't want them to melt in the mail.

[@ginavandewater]

17:10 You. Are. Absolutely. Amazing ❤️ I’ve already watched 10 videos on your channel so far and I am BLOWN AWAY with all of your techniques! Not only have they been my favorite videos to watch on cookie decorating, but it is even more amazing seeing you smile during it all! It really shows your passion in cooking, decorating, all things sweets, etc! Love your work @Julia M Usher (:

[@cecilyerker]

I love how you approach the techniques of making cookies with the eye of your engineering background. All artistic mediums demand mastery of the tools and the skills first before you can experiment with creative expression.

[@katywuste9054]

This is beautiful and elegant. I can't stop watching your videos, they all make me want to go away and try them. I haven't watched any that I don't like

[@hopelovefaith1321]

Hi Julia , I'm new to your channel, I'm in awe of your talent & creativity!! Your work is simply stunning!!! I luv your calm yet informative method of teaching!! Thankyou 🌸

[@patriciapatane7926]

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[@teamjacob1992]

I went to KZbin thinking I'd love to make beautiful Christmas cookies I always see pictures of. I've watched your videos and am riveted. I don't really think I have the time to cultivate the talent needed to make these. I do enjoy watching your videos though. Thank you!

[@susankapustka7055]

You probably don't have the time to "cultivate the talent", but you might have time to make up 1 or 2 colors and play. I actually used store-bought flat cookies to start. Make a few bags, make a few textures, make a few mistakes and make a big mess. Refrigerate the leftover icing until the next time. Make some cookies for this Christmas and photograph them so you can compare them to the cookies from NEXT Christmas. It is really just dots and lines. Go for it.

[@wendykidd]

It's so much fun to watch you work, and I love your explanations of how and why things work or don't work. I have been incredibly frustrated every time I attempt to decorate a cookie, so I think maybe this just isn't for me, but I will definitely continue to watch your videos and marvel at how easy YOU make it look.

[@KatieNovaRose]

"don't move onto other videos even if they sound sexier" ahahahaha this is the greatest.

[@frogsnack7072]

I practiced this on oreos today so I could focus on learning the techniques without overthinking the perfect cookies or designs, it worked out great and I can't wait to get more time in!

[@elora1089]

Hi Julia, I'm new at this baking thing and am so glad that you have added vids to add to your book! I am looking forward to following along and getting your book!) Thank you again! ~Elora Zimmerman

[@archanaseth5010]

Dear Julia I am really amazed by your stunning creativity. I also love this and do many things but the way you do that is mind blowing, a very big salute to you. God bless you.👌👌👏👏💐❤️

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you so much!

[@jannikouringstensgaard8414]

Definately the best series of videos to learn all about cookie art! I was a little intimidated before but you explain in so much detail, and I will definately give it a try! :)

[@shuggaraecreation2009]

Hi Julia, I would like to express my gratitude on your video for royal icing this video has been the most helpful compared to others. I no longer struggle with the correct consistency due to the accurate measurements you provided per 1 cup of glue , due to this new found knowledge my techniques are improving thank you so so very much!

[@sonjagraham7339]

Thank you very much for the easy to follow instructions for the Royal icing. Flooding my Christmas cookies today went beautifully!

[@ladysienna2000]

Hi Julia, I am just getting started in cookie decorating. Thank you so much for sharing your talent, I hope someday I can decorate even as half as well as you do!

[@localfoodandrestaurantinfo9565]

This was such a great video to watch. I love making cookies but sometimes get a bit repetitive. This puts a whole new angle on ideas so thanks!

[@elizabethmohammed9417]

This is my first time viewing and wow. It's amazing the talent God has instilled in us. You inspire me. I have never venture in cookie making, but after watching you I think I might give it a try. You are a very good teacher. Your work is very neat and beautiful. Keep up the good work. May God bless the work of your hands.

[@jaimietheresa]

This is the first (and only) video I’ve watched about royal icing and I’m so glad I did before diving into it. Great instructing and I’ll be looking for more of your videos 👍🏻

[@anamariaassisdemoraes7483]

You are so good on what you do. Everything turns out so beautiful. Congratulations!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you so much!

[@kimberland8910]

I want to try the needlepoint look, but had a grand ideal for Valentines day cookies. A musical score, you make my heart sing, somewhat simpler an still have the look I was wanting to try!

[@thescranline]

WOW!!! Julie youre amazing! And youre really good at teaching. I've been watching your videos all day, and I feel confident enough to give this a go :0)

[@alanacpt]

I have been blessed by seeing witnessing this

[@adamrocks620]

thank you for answering so quickly. I used the coating consistency and it worked beautifully

[@elizabethbennet4791]

yes she is!!

[@bocaseyphotography9697]

I've always enjoyed baking etc... and recently decided to try my hand at cookies and royal icing... your videos are amazing, and very informative... you make it look so easy. My first go wasn't that great, but wasn't a bomb... definitely going to take a huge amount of practice to do 1/2 of what you do. Thanks for the great tutorials.

[@ОльгаГригорьева-ж3ш]

У тебя золотые руки!!!!! Такой красоты я ещё нигде не видела!!!! Спасибо за доставлено удовольствие!!!

[@jennobrien3590]

You do beautiful work and designs. Thank you for spending your time and sharing. I learned a few things and can't hardly wait to try my hand at some more intense designs.

[@kellyjean4981]

Really enjoy watching your videos. You are very thorough and your work is inspiring.

[@roanaene3008]

For a second I thought I was watching Helen Hunt make cookies! you look like her, and even your tone of voice is similar. Thank you for the tips! I am new to all this decorating!

[@roanaene3008]

I can def. see that one too!!! your like a double!! lol

[@BariMarcusAnthony]

Julia - you’re simply amazing - love your artistic work on decorating cookies. Christmas 2018 is just around the corner and I would like to get ready decorating plus make sugar and gingerbread cookies. I took a week of baking way back so your video is indeed enlightening . You might say I need a refresher course . Thank you ☺️

[@keetsches]

you are such a patient and intricate artist! you're very inspiring to me and i can't wait to try the techniques you've outlined here. thank you so much for your videos. xoxo

[@kimmyg73]

I have used many different recipes for royal icing-this is by far the best. It will be my new go to!!

[@ohnatural5504]

I always wanted to know how to decorate my sugar cookies, seen a bunch of videos and came across this one. I'm SO glad I did. You're work is so intricate and beautiful. By far the best baking teacher on KZbin, no joke. You're very clear with your words and take it step by step for us. You just got yourself a new subscriber, hehe. Btw, are those flowers in the background real, or are they eatable?? They look like decorated sugar cookies haha. Thanks!

[@ohnatural5504]

***** thanks

[@craftingwithjean5599]

I appreciate each of your videos. They are thorough and help us to understand. Thank You! Found your channel today and subscribed.

[@debjudisch5548]

Julia, I wish I could spend a whole Saturday (I don't know WHY Saturday??!!) with you, sitting in your kitchen, watching you decorate cookies! I would hope that I could just absorb as much of your technique and knowledge as possible. You are so amazing at teaching us and I can tell that you really hope that we can learn something! I think those European embroidery cookies are so beautiful! Last nite, I was just messing around, practicing piping lines and so forth, to practice. My problem, I'm afraid, is going to be that I don't have a very steady hand anymore! I started piping again after my doctor told me that I have a very rare type of arthritis in my hands. I want to keep them as limber as I can for as long as I can. However, I find that I am pretty shakey and I jerk when I get shooting pains! I am still gonna keep trying, but I'll tell you, your work is so lovely. Thanks so much for your time spent making your wonderful videos for us!! God bless...

[@JuliaMUsher]

You are so very welcome. I do hope the decorating limbers your hands as opposed to vice versa. Happy holidays!

[@rhenybaby5363]

you have just become my FAVORITE ICER! there is a easter cookie decorating contest at a little party, which I am going to, and since I used to do cakes,(20 years ago) I get to supply the icing. im outta practice-WAY OUTTA PRACTICE!- you are awesome!

[@terrialstadt8470]

Wow, thank you, …… So enjoy watching you work with these cookies, it truly is an art form!... Need to get one of your books!

[@Elin-Esteem84]

Holy cow, the end result is so beautiful

[@katybug1100]

OK. I need a t-shirt that says "I LOVE JULIA!!!" You are AMAZINGLY talented. THANK YOU for sharing your skills with us!!! :)

[@deenahdzz1743]

with the letters in cookie form!!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@emilyelizabeth7245]

I have just discovered your channel and wish it had not taken me this long to find it - wow! These videos are fun, informative, detailed and very enjoyable to watch - not to mention incredibly educational. Thank you so much for such a wonderful channel.

[@mydarlingisa]

Amazing detail work! This is what I have been aiming for. Thank you!

[@amydelaserna]

so pretty, those red hearts are beautiful !

[@josykeully637]

Thank you Julia. You are an amazing teacher 👏🏼

[@kamirose4978]

Oh my gosh! Your so talented, one day i want to be a talented baker like you its always been a dream of mine and watching your video's helps me build up the skills to be one!❤ Thank you so much!

[@kamirose4978]

Thank you!!!

[@vivecacroes4527]

I love your videos and tips. I did the dough yesterday afternoon and will make the cookies. With all your videos i hope i will get pretty decorated cookies. Did your signature recipe cookie. Thanksss!

[@vivecacroes4527]

Thank you, my cookies did great, sometimes the dough will stick to the roller. That is the only incident. I did more do ugh yesterday and have it in the freezer. Thanks again. Today i will be decorating some cookies.

[@JimmyKSimmonsOfficial]

My first time making Christmas cookies with royal icing was this year - did 2 batches - first batch the cookies were perfect but not so much the piping/flooding HA! This is a true art form - I am a guitarist of over 30 years and it seems very similar - I am hooked on learning this new art form!

[@JuliaMUsher]

So glad to hear I've got another royal icing convert! Happy decorating!

[@antoinettehippe1055]

Hello Julia! I am so enchanted with your videos, not only for the content but for how well you describe your process and your banter. You're kind of like the Happy Bob of icing. My question for you is: Is it possible to use the same chocolate "recipe" (the melted chocolate) as you use with your doilies, but have the fine lines as you do here with the lacework? I'm a henna artist and would like to try some techniques with pastry decorating, but I'm not sure if I should veer toward the royal icing or the straight chocolate. (Ultimately I'm also looking for the highest contrast of color against a "vanilla" background as well.) Thanks!!

[@GodoyNyd]

Just watched 4 in a row! Love your videos! I will be trying out your techniques tonight. My first time, eek!!

[@lydiavazquez4411]

I love your videos and God bless your steady hand. Thank you so much. Beautiful work.

[@sharekindandadrenaline1920]

I love your videos!! Thank you so so much!!!! You’re a natural teacher.

[@ladyjaneofdunans]

I couldn't help but gasp at the gorgeous rose designed cookie at 0:11. Did you make a video of how you did that? I am obsessed with roses and would love to see how you did it. Your work is just out f this world fab!

[@ladyjaneofdunans]

***** Thank you so much. Blessings.

[@ladyjaneofdunans]

***** I have been rendered speechless. The blog is a joy to read and I have "favorite" it. I do not decorate cookies, but just love to watch. Thank you.

[@KristalReddick]

Hi, I love your cookie tutorials. Your teaching method is very good and clear. You stated that some of the lace grid cookies could take 30 to 60 minutes each. What do you change for cookies that detailed And time consuming? Pricing is always a challenge for me.

[@ananddur]

Julia you are just awesome and your work is mind blowing. ....loved it. ...I wish I could learn the art, the way you do....perfection is the word.... I tried the doilie..used Kirkland semi sweet chocolate. ....tempered it and designed it....but it broke....could you please tell me the reason and the chocolate doesn't melt the way it does in your video. A fan Roooal

[@mbv9308]

hi julia. You taught me, so neither a university teaches you, love and commitment with which you do things. Thank you

[@kira0303]

You are great! every video is really useful! Thank you very much. Greetings from a spanish living in Netherlands :)

[@kira0303]

***** I prefer gracias. :P Thanks to you, your videos help me a lot!

[@saimaxene7090]

Oh my god your patience is amazing. If I made that I ain't eating it, I'm gonna frame it until it molds

[@vincenzalocasto5032]

Thank you for having responded to me, sorry but I do not know English well. I love your work and I wanted to make you my compliments. I wanted to know the ingredients you use for cookies and icings. thank you

[@juleewheadon3805]

I love your cookie tutorials! I was fortunate enough to meet you at cookiecon last year. I was wondering what brand your heat gun is? I have problems with craters and tried a professional heat gun and ended up having more problems with craters when I used it. I loved watching you deal with craters and would like to try a heat gun again.

[@twaimzisbae2378]

Amazing and it definitely shows that you put a lot of effort into it... When you don't have to!

[@jenniferdmello5379]

Hey Julia,Thank you very much for all your videos. They are very clear and precise. Is there any other tool you can use instead of a brush to do the top coating.

[@bettyjomcdonald7394]

You are such a good teacher. Thank you.

[@JuliaMUsher]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Zazzy105]

Hi Julia ,first off I love your tutorials, easy to understand and worth the watch :) .. I wanted to ask you where can I get your cookie recipe ,Thanks :)

[@veronicaaldonatti423]

Hello Julia, thanks to share with us your knowleadge. This is sugar art!

[@RenieFernandes]

I have been following your videos....and love it.....just wanted to know....is it 150 degree centigrade in the oven to avoid the sinking....can a hair dryer (new) heat also be used if I can't find an embossing gun?

[@thehoneyflow]

Just THANK YOU! Making this information available to us is greatly appreciated. 🙏🏽

[@JuliaMUsher]

You are so welcome!

[@ashleydunbar7398]

I made a ton of mistakes trying to outline and flood my cookies without instructions. Now, after watching this video I will try again, and I'm sure I will do waaay better.

[@kmorrison0514]

I'm so inspired! Edible art! Thank you for sharing.

[@nikolatrnkova4138]

Julia your videos got me through all of my cookie decorating beginer stage, now I'm dealing with humidity and craters. You said in this video that 150º will help with craters. Did you meant ºC or ºF?

[@massartm5959]

love your videos and creative skills, could you please do a video of your kitchen ,it looks wonderful and beautiful...

[@massartm5959]

That would be great ,thanks

[@cinthiapatronalonzo.6167]

21:30 You are a true artist! Those perfect thin lines!

[@colleen4574]

Love your techniques and I'm anxious to try some. What type of plastic wrap are you using on your bowls?

[@MissSusieQue1]

Hi Julia.....what are the advantages to using "gel" food colour, vs. regular food colouring? Is it the obvious.....that it doesn't thin out the thickness of the icing, or is it just the thing to do these dayz??

[@elinorbenhamo2120]

I have nothing else i can say! You Rock! i made your cookies and they were a hit!

[@kelli51]

Oh my, you are good! You are very talented and a brilliant teacher. Thank you so much!

[@jessicahenry3106]

I love your videos! Learning lots! I was wondering what you thought about making ahead the cookies and freezing them.

[@jessicahenry3106]

Julia M Usher ok, thank you!!!!