Edible Image Care Guide

Thank you for choosing Sydney Cakery! Your custom edible image is printed on high-quality icing sheets using food-grade ink. To ensure your cake looks absolutely perfect, please follow these essential storage and application instructions.

📦 How to Store Your Edible Image

Edible images are sensitive to climate and moisture. Proper storage prevents them from drying out, cracking, or melting.

  • DO NOT refrigerate: Keep the image at room temperature. Refrigerators introduce moisture that can bleed the ink.
  • Keep dry: Water is the enemy of edible print. Keep the sheet completely away from drops of water.
  • Avoid heat: Do not leave your image in a hot car or near an oven.
  • No direct sunlight: Store the image in a dark place, like a pantry, to prevent colors from fading.
  • Keep sealed: Leave the image in its original airtight packaging until the exact moment you are ready to use it.

🎂 How to Apply Your Edible Image

Follow these simple steps to safely cut, peel, and apply your image to your cake.

Step 1: Cutting (If Required)

  • Use a sharp craft knife or clean kitchen scissors.
  • Cut your shapes out while the image is still attached to its plastic backing sheet.

Step 2: Peeling

  • Gently peel the printed icing layer away from the clear plastic backing.
  • Tip: If the image sticks, do not pull hard. Place the sheet in a dry freezer for 30–60 seconds, then try peeling again.

Step 3: Placing

  • On fresh icing: Apply the image directly onto fresh buttercream or fondant.
  • On set/dry icing: If your cake icing has already dried or crusted, brush a very little amount of water onto the cake surface first to make it sticky, then press the image down gently.

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