How do I use luster dust......and not use so much of it.....being that the little pinch of it cost an arm and a leg....?

You can brush it on dry for a little extra shimmer or you can mix it with lemon extract or vodka to get a dramatic affect. Either way it adds so much to the cake or cookie.

Cyndi1207.....thanks so much for the tip. I hope I can get what's in my mind on the actual cake.

Is Wilton's Shimmer Dust the same thing as Luster Dust?

Thanks!

Kelly

Kelly - Here is a thread that might help you:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-40118.html

OMG! I thought they were all FDA approved and edible! I'm so glad I've used it in my flower spray only. Whew! I wanted to use luster duster for my next whimsical cake, but I now hesitate. So does this mean pearl dust is not FDA approved for consumption? Where can I find the information about this and print it out for me to have it handy for reference.

If you go to http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/coloring/dusts.htm

they have FDA approved dusts but if look at luster, pearl and petal they ones with "*" can not be used on cakes for decorative pupose. The other are Non-toxic.

two or more of the following Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Carmine, Mica. Please NOTE: those colors indicated by * contain Iron Blue or Chromium Oxide and must be labeled "for decorative use only" - usually these are certain blues and greens.

So, I get petal dust and mix with some pearl works great.

If you go down all the way their lots of helpful tips on how to use.

Thanks Joanmary!!!! That was an awesome link. I love Cake Central! We're all nuts about decorating! Can't get enough!

Thanks again,

Kelly