Basics of Decorating

Basic Shapes of gingerbread (perníčky)

The shapes of gingerbread (perníčky) are specific, look at the basic shapes and find out how and which ones you can easily decorate.

Dot

You will use the dot even in the most complex decorations. Learn how to beautifully decorate it on your gingerbread (perníčky)

Line

Don't underestimate the line, it's important not only for contours, but also for all types of further decoration. Find out how to do it.

Chain Line

This line can literally work wonders on your gingerbread (perníčky). It will be useful to you in many cases of decoration, learn it.

Contour

You will use the contour many times not only for shape outlines, but also for bordering surfaces, for surface lace or white decoration.

Filling Arc

Learn the filling arch, which will be a great helper when decorating your gingerbread (perníčky). It will enhance the beauty of your decoration.

Twisted cord

The twisted cord is a very decorative element, which you will appreciate in many cases for its delicacy. Practice it.

Spiral

Master the elegant variation of the line. Your gingerbread (perníčky) will get a completely different dimension.

Drop/Leaf

Decorating drops/leaves can often be tricky. You must concentrate on hand work. Find out how to do it.

Heart

The heart is one of the most traditional elements of decoration on gingerbread (perníčky). It will be easy for you when you find out how to do it.

Fan

You will use the fan in many decorations and it will give your gingerbread (perníčky) a touch of renaissance.

Four-leaf Clover

The four-leaf clover is a very popular element of basic decoration, which you will easily learn with a simple trick.

White Surface

A smooth, white surface is the masterpiece of gingerbread art. Your gingerbread (perníčky) will be perfect when you master this technique..

Decoration Examples

Now you can also manage these beautiful yet simple gingerbread (perníčky). Try this inspiration.