Summer Botanical Series: Clematis Cookie

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Hi, all! You might remember that I launched a spring botanical cookie series a while back. Well, today I’m returning to add a few summertime flowers to the mix, starting with this striking clematis climbing up a royal icing trellis! As a big-time clematis grower and lover, I couldn’t think of a more suitable flower for me to replicate! In this video, I show how to make every single royal icing piece (17-plus) that goes into this cookie. Along the way, I provide valuable tips about when to use acetate (versus parchment paper) when making contoured royal icing transfers, and how to control their degree of curvature and the definition of overpiped details.
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How to Make Royal Icing (with Consistency Adjustments): tinyurl.com/nx7xhmq
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MY MOST COMMONLY USED TOOLS:
Many are here in my Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/juliamusher
OTHER SPECIALTY TOOLS:
Bakers Tools Store’s “Vintage Plaque Frame Cookie Cutter”: tinyurl.com/yxr7zlx7
Designer Stencils’ “Quatrefoil Miniprint Cake Stencil”, for trellis: tinyurl.com/y8sscclk (I masked off and used a small 1 7/8” W x 4 7/8” L section of this stencil.)
Designer Stencils’ “Small Stripe Cake Stencil”, for trellis side slats: tinyurl.com/y29qgchu
Assorted PVC and cardboard tubes with diameters ranging from 7/8” to 1 7/8”, for contouring royal icing transfers; I sourced all of my tubes from my local hardware store or “harvested” them from rolls of spent wrapping paper and paper towels
RELATED RECIPES:
Gingerbread Cookie: www.juliausher.com/blog/more/...
Royal Icing: www.juliausher.com/blog/more/...
COOKIE/ROYAL ICING TRANSFER SHAPES AND SIZES:
Cookie: Any cutter between 4 and 5 inches will work well, but the plaque I used in the video (link above) was about 4” W x 5 1/2” L
Big petals: 3/8” W x 1” L, shaped over 1 5/8”- to 1 7/8”-diameter tubes, depending on curvature desired
Small petals: 1/8” W (or less) x 7/16” to 1/2” L, shaped over 7/8”- to 1 1/4”-diameter tubes, depending on curvature desired
Centers: 1/4” W x 3/8” T, piped with generic #8 round tip; then lines piped on top with small opening in parchment paper cone, equivalent to PME #0 or #1 round tip
Vines: 2 1/2” to 5” in length, piped with both Ateco #1 and PME #1.5 round tips
Buds: Big ones piped with Cooper #17 star tip; small ones piped with generic #16 round tip
Leaves: Sizes ranging from 1/4” W x 3/4” L to 1” W x 1 1/2” L, wrapped around 7/8”- to 1 5/8”-diameter tubes, depending on curvature desired
(NOTE: Download my petal and leaf photo-template here: tinyurl.com/y68sxweo)
AIRBRUSH COLORINGS:
For small inner petals: AmeriMist Deep Pink
For big outer petals: Custom mix of AmeriMist Violet and Electric Purple (about 1:1)
For flower centers: Custom mix of AmeriMist Violet and Electric Purple (about 1:1)
For leaves and vines: Custom mix of AmeriMist Avocado and Electric Green (about 1:1)
For buds: Custom mix of AmeriMist Violet and Electric Purple (about 1:1)
ROYAL ICING COLORINGS* AND CONSISTENCIES:
White: Thick flooding consistency for small petals (optional), stenciling consistency for trellis, beadwork consistency for dots on flower center, and “glue” consistency for assembly
Pale Deep Pink: Thick flooding consistency for small petals
Medium Deep Pink: Beadwork consistency for dots on trellis
Pale Regal Purple: Thick flooding consistency for big petals
Dark Purple: Custom mix of AmeriColor Violet and Electric Purple (about 1:1), beadwork consistency for dots on cookie edges
Light Green: Custom mix of AmeriColor Avocado and Electric Green (about 1:1), thick piping consistency for vines and buds, and thick flooding and outlining consistencies for leaves
Medium Moss Green: Thick piping consistency for flower center
Yellow-Green: Custom mix of Lemon Yellow and Avocado (more yellow than green); outlining consistency for lines on top of flower center
*I used AmeriColor liqua-gel concentrated colorings, except for Chefmaster Moss Green for the flower centers
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CREDITS:
Music by: Kevin MacLeod, www.incompetech.com
Videography/Editing by: Two5:7North (www.two57north.com), Grant and Ashleigh Murphy

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You are the best Julia! Congratulations!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Wow, thank you! So sweet of you to say! Thanks for watching - every view helps to keep this channel in business!

[@lynnerapping7725]

How stunningly beautiful!! You are amazing Julia!! I understand the kind of patience you need to detailed work like yours. You're an inspiration to me and my work. Thank you.

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Thank you so much! Such a sweet message!

[@olgaobabko7528]

your work is adorable. it is a huge work to create such beauty! you are a true master with tremendous creativity and soul. It is a pleasure to watch your videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge, good luck !!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you so much! You made my day!

[@juliavanblarcom8666]

Wow, that's a gorgeous cookie!

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Thanks so much!

[@ilmondodiielle]

OMG! This is fabulous!!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much!

[@The7thPurpleCrone253]

Thank you for sharing your videos... I love your videos and you are so talented... I love you and all your cookie designs. You are my inspiration

[@JuliaMUsher]

Oh, so sweet of you to say! Thank you!

[@kathleen0933]

These are gorgeous

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much!

[@marylasere5660]

Your cookies are absolutely gorgeous I use pool noodles to help shape my petals and leaves out of clay and that way I can cut a sliver long ways off of the pool noodle to keep it from Rolling looking forward to your next video

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks! Hmm, do you have a video showing that? I'd be interested to see.

[@marylasere5660]

I wish I knew how to make KZbin videos I design all types of things clay flowers from homemade clay I put the flowers on my really fancy cards that I design one day I hope to learn how to make the videos there are several different ways I use the pool noodles I cut them into segments to help shape flowers because there's a hole in the middle I'm sure you'll come up with all kinds of ways of using it can't wait to see what kind of Christmas items you come up with this year

[@JuliaMUsher]

@@marylasere5660 Interesting! Thanks for the tip!

[@maryannecross4220]

Absolutely stunning x

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you! 😊

[@vesper302]

Love love love your work and all the details ❤️ As usual, amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you so much, Jana! I hope you are staying safe and sound! XOXO

[@vesper302]

JuliaMUsher hope you too ❤️ I would love to make handmade clematis brooche and send you as a present, as you love clematis so much ☺️

[@JuliaMUsher]

@@vesper302 Aww, what a sweet thought! Thank you!

[@maheerimran3011]

This is literally crazy 😲😍

[@JuliaMUsher]

LOL - they were sort of! :) It took me a while to figure out how to make them work and how to put them together without breakage.

[@bamabev79]

Stunning,,as ALWAYS!!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you so much 😊

[@thefarmersattic]

Beautiful!!!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

[@pratikshawassan6760]

As usual, excellent

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@raquelquisberth8758]

¡Qué hermoso trabajo!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much!

[@Julzzzsatx]

Your talent & expertise with cookies & design continue to amaze me!! Thank you for sharing your gift with us!!

[@JuliaMUsher]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for the supportive words and for watching! :)

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Thank you very much

[@JuliaMUsher]

You are welcome!

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Super!!!

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Thank you! Cheers!

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gorgeous

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you! So great to see you again here! :)

[@ellaconner9452]

What a beautiful piece of artwork! I know it taste delicious it is have to savor the beauty before eating 😉. The colors are so pretty and real looking. I can’t imagine the time involved in making one cookie let alone the price...but so worth it! I love the beautiful red anthuriums on your counters. We’re you able to get your new kitchen completed? So glad to see a video from you 💖 I’m really looking forward to when we get somewhat of a new normal. Stay safe and healthy 💕

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you! I don't sell my cookies, so I'm not really that concerned about how they would price out. I share them here so that people can extract lessons from them to apply to this cookie or more simple, more salable ones (i..e, more for expanding one's skills). I am still working on my other kitchen; it's going to take a few more months, I believe. The project has been so long and drawn out, and completely exhausting . . . can't wait for it to be done, so I have time to make more videos! Stay safe too!

[@ellaconner9452]

JuliaMUsher thanks Julia! I knew you didn’t sell them but was just thinking of that while watching the video. I so enjoy your videos and style of decorating, teaching etc. TFS

[@allahhooallahhoo1185]

Hello... Your work is amazing and mesmerising me... Lots of love from PAKISTAN. I'm a asthematic patient and a little home baker.. I'have learn alot from your work... Stay blessed ever.. And remember me in your prayers

[@JuliaMUsher]

Aww, thanks so much. Sending positive wishes for better health!

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[@soyadelices6939]

Thank you so much for your videos and all the instructions you give us. I'm from Algeria and I've learnt a lot from your work

[@JuliaMUsher]

Oh, I am SO glad to hear this! THANK YOU!

[@BostonBorn]

These are so lovely. One question: what are the trays you use for storing your transfers? I’ve searched online but, not knowing what they are sold as, it’s proving impossible to find. TIA 💞

[@JuliaMUsher]

Do you mean the small clear ones? (Sorry, I use sooo many different trays in my videos.) If so, I got them at the Container Store; they had no special name on them. Hope that helps.

[@user-rf2it9uv2p]

Благодарю Вас за Вашего высокое творчество 🙏💖

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you!

[@littlebigplanet2185]

Beautiful cookies as always! Maybe Deinanthe will be next on the botanical series? 😃

[@JuliaMUsher]

Ooh, they would be pretty. But hibiscus flowers are up next! :)

[@mineiaflores3097]

Incrível ❤🎉

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much!

[@kausarshahkhan2083]

You are blessed, we are blessed to have you, may Allah bless you and yours, and protect you forever and always! I don't quite have words to convey, how much details mean to me, and you are a gifted artisan. As a girl, I aspire to be as good as you became. Love and heartfelt gratitude your way!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Oh, what a super sweet message. I am so deeply touched by it. Thanks for taking the time to reach out and for spreading such positivity!

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Cookies❤

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[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrsbrekke1]

How much do you typically sell a cookie like this for? Are they meant to be eaten or more of a show piece or decoration?

[@JuliaMUsher]

I don't sell my cookies any more; I closed my bakery 10-plus years ago. I make them to test my skills and to help others to expand theirs. It would be tough to price these reasonably and to sell a whole set of them, but one at the right price (figure all your time in it and mark up accordingly) would make an awesome gift or centerpiece cookie for the right customer. I do sell "statement" cookies from time to time, and they sell for hundreds of dollars. I recently sold one as part of a larger event, and made five figures on that event. But I am lucky to have such events once or twice a year.

[@MeganHeath52]

How much do you sells cookies like this for ?

[@JuliaMUsher]

I don't sell my cookies any longer, and so I don't have a price handy for you. It's always best to work up your own price on any baked good anyway, as pricing is a function of the time it takes YOU to decorate, your skill level, and how you value your time.

[@corriedekruif132]

That is really awesome! Lots of work. A shame to eat them ;)

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much!

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[@JuliaMUsher]

I so appreciate you watching. Thank you again for the support!

[@user-rf2it9uv2p]

Я смотрю почему, потому что это очень красиво. Я что-то беру для своих заметок рисую на пряниках и когда выставляю в контакт , очень много людей смотрят,, и говорят твои рисунки необыкновенно красивые, но я не могу повторить за Вами , немного кисточки по другому или Айсинг и уже другой рисунок... Благодаря Вам 👋👋👌