Okay, so I've used MMF twice before, but only to cover a cake- and I loved it! Now, I'm wanting to make figures out of it and paint them (so I don't have to make a gajillion (yes, that IS how you spell it, according to me) different colors of MMF. Has anyone ever done this before? I'm planning on using the gel color/lemon extract method of painting. Is there something you've tried that works better? Thanks for you input!
KPT
I'm glad you asked that question -- I have the same question about painting on MMF! Here's a little bumpa bumpa for ya! 
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You can paint on MMF. Put the gel (luster dust or?) in a small (very small) container and add just enough Vodka or lemon extract to make the gel (or) brush-able. It'll dry fairly quickly but be careful, it will run, if it's too wet, and it will bleed if it comes in contact with something that is absorbable. Have lots of fun!
Painting MMF is one of my favorite techniques....you mix your gel icing colors with a teaspoon or so of vodka and it's just like painting with watercolors. I sometimes dip my brush straight into the gel itself to get more vivid colors. They do tend to run together, so like watercolors, it's best to do more flowing color(marbling works beautifully). If you get water on it at all, it will dry shiny and weird, hence the vodka (which evaporates and has no taste). You can paint multiple layers of color as it dries for interesting effects. My advice is to make a flat "plaque" of MMF and just play with your colors to see what effects you like before you paint a sculpted figure. It's a lot of fun and so impressive when finished. Have a ball!
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