I'm not very pleased with my petal dusting attempts. If I dust it on dry - it is too vague - and if I mix it with extract it turns out sloppy looking.
Does anyone else have this problem? I've tried diluting it more - or less - no luck. There has to be a secret - or maybe I'm just dusting-handicapped?
If you're dusting gumpaste, I often do an initial dry dusting with non-toxic chalk pastels with a soft round brush before the flower is completely dry. Then I go back with two or three shades of the same color or a contrasting color to make the flower come alive. (You might want to use a color wheel). A flat brush is used on the edges of the petal to make the color deeper. I find that you have a greater color variation with the chalks.
If I use petal dust, I apply with vodka and a very sharp pointed brush. Hope this helps!
Miss Missy, that link didn't work...can you try again?
Thanks...
I put this in another thread last night and got no response so I thought I would try to post it here.
I came across some petal/shimmer dust at my Joann's that was not in the cake isle. It sais non-toxic on the bottles. I was wondering if this would work. Any suggestions? Thanks, Keli
Oooohhh - thank you!
I am going to try the chalks and using the flat brush. Now - if I can just keep a steady hand when using that fine-pointed brush with the liquid.
Thank you again.
I used my petal dusts mixed with vodka and after they dried, I steamed them over a boiling teapot and allowed them to dry. It really makes a difference in making the color come out and making them shimmer. Check out www.cakesbygeorge.com. He has taught me a lot!! Good luck!!
thank you, vicki. I experimented a little last night with the steaming thing - and it does add a shimmer.
I have a lot of good advice now that I can work with.
Thank you everyone!
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