Printing on edible surfaces has allowed people to come up with creative sweets and food items. A birthday cake with a photo image of the person is more creative than one with just the name. Ink cartridges with edible ink are used in creating different types of designs on food items.
Manufacturing of edible inks
Edible ink is safe to eat because it is mainly made from food coloring. Many of the ink brands in the market are FDA approved and big name printer and ink manufacturers like Canon, Hewlett-Packard, and Epson are involved in the edible ink production. Different stores that specialize in selling the edible ink also come up with special products for the growing market.Personalizing pastry
Edible inks are used in different pastry products to customize or personalize them. They are most common in birthday cakes, but people are also using the technique for wedding cakes and cakes to commemorate different occasions. |
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Many bakers offer the computer printing service for customers who want personalized products. The cake decorating business is growing and it is an art form that is attracting a lot of attention from creative minds around the world. A cake is no longer the simple food item it was a few years ago, it is now a work of art!
Paper designs
Cake art has led to the introduction of different designs that are spilling over to other confectioneries like chocolate and candy. Different images or designs on edible wafer paper made from rice or starch, offer a whole new approach to the presentation of food. |
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The designs are easy to create for anyone with the software, making them convenient for home use. The inks can also be used for stenciling when you want to show off your artistic talents. For those looking to enhance creativity at the party, the edible inks can be used to write edible notes that can be licked away.
Creating party favors
Edible printer ink is versatile and it can be used in special stylus like pens to design different gift items. From edible cards to place mats, dinner plates and other gift items, a party can become even more creative for the young and young at heart. |
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If you have to contend with your young ones writing on different surfaces, the edible ink can offer a better option than permanent ink. The inks come in a variety of colors to cater for all tastes.
Designing body art
The edible tattoo is a great way to let your kids get the ink they want without resorting to harmful chemicals. Using edible wafer paper and printer ink, creating body art can be a fun activity for kids of all ages. You can find edible printer ink sets that can allow you to create simple or complex designs depending on your skills. Anyone can create tattoos of any design, as they are easy to apply and remove or lick off.Printer type
Edible ink can be used on most inkjet printers in the market, but if you want to enhance your cake making skills, you should invest in an edible starter kit. This will mean that you will not have to go through the process of disassembling your regular printer any time you need to use the edible ink cartridges.Cannon IP 3500 and other models of Edible starter kits are reasonably priced and it is useful equipment to have around your home especially if you love hosting parties. When buying edible ink, it is a good idea to find out the type of printers it is compatible with. This will help you to avoid ruining your printer.
It is also important to remember that it is not safe to use your regular printer when working with edible ink because the regular ink is toxic. Any traces of the regular ink left in the machine can be dangerous. If you want to convert your printer to be used exclusively for edible printing, make sure that you clean the printer thoroughly, paying particular attention to the printer head.
Aaron WilsonAbout the Author:
Aaron Wilson, the author of this post, works for a leading retailer of Dell toner cartridges. He likes to indulge in reading and blogging in his spare time.