Glass Like Finish -Fondant

Decorating By CupcakesUnderCover Updated 6 Mar 2010 , 3:00am by pinkorchid

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CupcakesUnderCover Posted 6 Mar 2010 , 1:59am
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Hi all,

I notice some folks have fondant that is so increible shiny...almost to the point of a glass like finish.

I know you can use shortening to sheen...but I'm referring to the reflective look.

how is the achieved? can someone tell what I can use to make it this shiny glass look?

thanks!!

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kiwigal81 Posted 6 Mar 2010 , 2:08am
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There's an edible varnish in here for the smaller bits, search the recipes.
Some people use a food spray I think, that oil spray. I live in another country so don't know the name, sorry.
I've read that steaming it can do that too, because the heat melts the sugar in the fondant a little, making it shiny. Something like a little handheld clothes steamer. HTH.

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krazyb5 Posted 6 Mar 2010 , 2:13am
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after u finish the cake use a steamer like for clothing and go over the fondant not to close, it gives it a glossy finish

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CupcakesUnderCover Posted 6 Mar 2010 , 2:30am
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Thanks I'll try both out!

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pinkorchid Posted 6 Mar 2010 , 3:00am
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Interesting! I was also curious icon_smile.gif

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