This was such a fun job, I was the sole cookie decorator at a bakery in Chicago, and after 5 years of squeezing a bag of icing for 8 hours a day, my hand is so tired. I would do 300-800 a week, some printed, but most not. I got really good at doing things fast as opposed to perfect, which was a personal struggle, but had to be done! I had to quit because of hand fatigue, but I’m happy to be able to decorate for friends and family now. I advise anyone aspiring to this job to have balance where you get to make the dough and cut and bake, or do other things besides squeezing for hours. I would take hand breaks, warm up with a hand strength squeeze, stretch my hand before and after, but still I wore out my hand. Pics of some of my fave cookies I did for tax!
by milksteakgirl4
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Wow! Beautiful work! I hope you find something else you enjoy in this next season!
Congratulations! Beautiful cookies – I especially enjoyed the office set with Kevin and the chili. I can’t imagine the hand fatigue through repetitive motion going that many hours with that level of detail. Sound advice for others and wishing you a happy recovery💐
The Mario ones AHHHH
Those are gorgeous! You’re very talented. Best wishes for your future! ✨
I had to look twice as I have had carpal tunnel issues and I thought this was posted in that Reddit!
Wow you’re so talented!
i got carpal tunnel surgery at 28/29 after being a cake decorator for close to ten years. i sincerely hope you find a good balance at home my friend ❤️
also the office ones are my favorite
Works of art!! I bet they taste good too. Best wishes in your next step of the journey.
Do you deliver???
The troll bums 😂
These are amazing!
Love the game day one with the crowd as sprinkles. Very creative
Beyond Beautiful work love!!!
Amazing! You are super talented!