Luster Dust

Decorating By Minta Updated 2 May 2007 , 8:56pm by darkchocolate

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Minta Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 2:09pm
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I am having a hard time painting with luster dust either it is too thick or it is too thin. Do I apply coat on top of coat to get the painted affect? How much liquid is needed? HELP!!!!!

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kelleym Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 2:32pm
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What are you trying to paint and what kind of liquid are you using?

I actually prefer to use luster dust dry -- I have a big poofy cosmetic brush that I use to dust with and the effects are very nice.

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heyjules Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 3:32pm
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just add a couple drops at a time, until it's thick like paint, but not clumpy. i just use vanilla, but others use lemon extract or vodka. and keeps mixing it periodically, cuz it likes to separate.

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MandyE Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 4:02pm
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I have a question about this too. I went to Hobby Lobby last night to buy some and they didn't have any. Where can I get it?

I want to 'paint' a crown made out of fondant with it. Is this possible? It's in the process of drying. Do I wait until it's dry to paint? I guess it may be too late for that question - so can I paint it when it's dry? would be a better question. Also, I don't want to change the color of the fondant, is there one that's just 'clear' or maybe silver or white? ANY and all suggestions would be greatly appreaciated.

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kelleym Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 4:30pm
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Hobby Lobby and Michaels don't carry luster dusts. You can get them at a cake decorating supply store, or right here on Cake Central:

http://shop.cakecentral.com/-c-61.html

If you paint your fondant while it's still a little moist, the luster dust sticks better. If you're not looking to add color, just shine, I like super pearl or antique silk.

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MandyE Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 5:29pm
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Thanks Kelleym! Who makes the super pearl? Can I buy that a cake supply store too or only here? I need it for tomorrow, so buying online is not an option. And since my fondant is already dry, do I just dust on dry, or do I wet it with vodka or extract and 'paint' it on.

Appreciate the help! icon_biggrin.gif

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srod911 Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 5:38pm
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Wilton now has luster dust in 6 colors: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Pearl, Yellow and pink. The Michaels in my city just started carrying it on Monday. It may take a few days to a week for other stores to carry it.

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kelleym Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 5:39pm
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The Super Pearl that I bought at my cake decorating supply store is made by CK South Inc. Yes, you can still brush it on dry, or you can add a little vodka and paint it. I find the wet-painting method tends to be a little streaky, so I would try it dry first and see what you think. icon_smile.gif Good luck!

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rbatia Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 5:42pm
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try AC MOORE store if you have one in your area

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MandyE Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 5:56pm
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Thanks again for the help. I'm going to call a couple of cake supply stores right now.

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MandyE Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 6:35pm
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kelleym - do you have an example of how it looks when put on dry? I tried to go look at some of you pics, but the website is not cooperating with me.

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Minta Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 6:43pm
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I was trying to cover these white chocolate maddllions but because I could not get the amount of liquid right I then used a brush kind of like you would use for blush and dusted each one. I wanted to know for the future projects what the method of doing this was. I appreciate everyone's comments and instructions. Thanks

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kelleym Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 6:44pm
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The swags on this cake were dry brushed with antique silk.
LL

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MandyE Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 6:57pm
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Beautiful cake! That is perfect for what I want to do. I basically just have this crown that looks so blah because fondant dries so dull, you know? I just want to shine it up a bit. I found some pearl dust at a cake supply store, so I"m going to hit it on my way home.

Thanks again for all your help!!! icon_biggrin.gif

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Minta Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 8:15pm
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That is a beautiful cake.

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darkchocolate Posted 29 Apr 2007 , 10:38pm
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kelleym,

First of all, your cake is just beautiful! I have a loop bow that is almost dry that I want to use my Luster Dust on. You mentioned the Luster Dust adhering better before the fondant dries. It is too late for me, so should I slightly moistened my loops before I apply the Luster Dust?

Thanks,
darkchocolate

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kelleym Posted 29 Apr 2007 , 11:09pm
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If they are really dry, I would apply the dust with some vodka (or other clear alcohol) and a paintbrush.

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MandyE Posted 2 May 2007 , 4:03pm
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I added my finished cake to my photos if anyone is interested in looking. Thanks again for all your help (especially kelleym!).

darkchocolate - if you look at my pic, my crown was completely dry when I applied the pearl dust and that's the result I got (just FYI).

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darkchocolate Posted 2 May 2007 , 8:56pm
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Mandy,

Your cake looks great!

darkchocolate

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