‍Strikethrough technique: the final touch in latte art‍

We turn to the important part of each drawing, especially Rosetta, because on it it is of critical importance. Strikethrough. The very last part of the drawing, the way we cross out and cut the element. This is a very important point. Often, the entire drawing can be ruined only by incorrect strikethrough.

The most common mistake of incorrect strikethrough is that the stream is too thick. It is important to control this pressure. Second: strikethrough height. For rosetta and tulip, first of all, fine strikethrough is appreciated. 

A common problem is drawing dragging. During strikethrough, the drawing is pulled back to the side of the cut and becomes damaged. 

The next error is that the spread is too low. In fact, instead of cutting the pattern, we lay out another element in the form of a strip-akin to puring-when we hold the pitcher too low during strikeouts. But there is another extreme, when the barista takes it very high. Then his drawing completely sinks. The optimal height is 4-8 centimeters from the spout to the surface of the latte art. Anything higher or lower often spoils the latte art.

Cross out along yourself perpendicular to the handle of the cup, remember. Not too fast, but not too slow either. At a uniform speed. It happens that the barista strongly crosses out sharply. It is better to get rid of this immediately. First, it's messy. It is highly likely that you will splash drops on the table or the guest's cup. Secondly, the possibility that you will make a mistake also increases.

Finish the strikethrough in the place where you planned, and try not to make extra drops. To make a nice cross-out, without drops or blots, you can do the following: at the moment when you lifted the pitcher and drew a line, tilt it for a moment a little closer to the surface of the cup and at the same time stop pouring milk. Then you will have fewer - or no-bubbles, blots on the surface, and drops on the table and cup. 

Strikethrough in rosetta

‍Strikethrough is the only point in drawing latte art that can be done at different speeds. This is especially noticeable in Rosetta. If you make a slow, smooth and subtle strikethrough from the desired height, the drawing will turn out to be cool and high-quality.

The main message that I want to convey now is that until you have worked out a clear cut trajectory and while you have problems with crossing out, do it as slowly as possible. Cross them out slowly and smoothly. Many people think that they will get a cap if they cross out slowly. But no, there will be no cap if you cross it out in a thin stream. 

The tulip can also be crossed out quite smoothly. The only point is that you need to be most careful with the upper elements, and closer to the center and then you can slightly increase the pressure in order to pull large infusions together enough. The main problem is in the top element. If you cross it out very sharply, not with a thin stream, it can sink or tighten, which is ugly. Raise the pitcher before striking out with minimal pressure. In any case, do not make a strong pressure, otherwise you will eat the top of the element and pull off the entire drawing. 

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