Airbrush Macarons With Macaron Stencils
Macarons are a small and sweet treat enjoyed the world over. As such, they are popular to give as gifts, and if you have the right skill set, you can gild the lily and decorate them even further!
There has been something of a puzzle for many fans of macarons. How do you decorate them? There are two options. The first is to use icing (usually royal), and the second is to use an airbrush and food gel coloring, which we will cover here.
Let us expertly walk you through how to airbrush your macarons for any birthday party, wedding or event using our small macaron stencils.
Look how amazing they turn out:
What You'll Need To Airbrush Your Macarons:
- Macarons in the color of your choice.
- Airbrush gun
- DecoPac Premium Gel Food Color of Your Choice
- Macaron Cookie Stencils of Your Choice. Make sure to pick the 1" sets as they were designed to fit on macarons specifically.
How To Airbrush Macarons
What you want to airbrush on the macarons is your choice! The technique will stay the same.
Step 1- Place the stencil of your choice onto the top of the macaron.
Step 2- Fill your airbrush gun with the food gel coloring. Make sure it is dilute enough to spray. We always test on a reusable practice cookie or paper toweling prior to spraying the cookie.
Step 3- Holding the airbrush gun about 6-8 inches away from the macaron, apply light pressure to the trigger and begin spraying. Make sure the stencil is firmly in place to prevent smudging. Try using a wooden skewer or a scribe tool to hold the small stencil in place while airbrushing.
Step 4- Gently remove the stencil (lift straight up) and allow the macarons to dry completely.
Step 5- Wrap the macarons or place them in a box!
Top Tip! It is important to make sure that the gel coloring is runny enough to pass through the airbrush. If it is too runny, you may experience smearing or smudging due to the porous nature of the macarons.