Does anybody know how to make fondant shiny?

Steaming your cake will give it a shine, but for a glossy look use 50/50 vodka and corn syrup or vodka and glucose.

Use light steam from either a garment steamer OR stand back and use a handheld steam cleaner (like the Shark model). Only a bit is needed to make it shine.

50/50 vodka and light corn syrup works great. It dries really shiny. I used it on the black leather on my elvis figure on this cake if you want to take a look. http://cakecentral.com/gallery/2135042

Thanks!!!!!!!

I brush it on in one direction, then let it dry (completely) and apply another coat in the opposite direction.

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Yes, brush it on.

How long does it take to dry?

Marking . . . I know about the steamer but not the vodka/CS mixture

I've been wondering--can I use my iron to "steam" a cake?

Steaming gives you a nice satiny finish. If you want shine, I paint my cakes with a brush and veggie oil. Brush off excess so it's not 'drippy'

You can use an iron, to steam, but you have to be careful of not getting water drops on the cake.

Worn't the mix of vodka and syrup get the fondant sticky?

Worn't the mix of vodka and syrup get the fondant sticky?