Can You Make Fondant Shiny?

Decorating By ajay0665 Updated 25 Jun 2006 , 5:47pm by sada

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ajay0665 Posted 23 Jun 2006 , 10:49pm
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If yes....how?

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aggiecakes Posted 23 Jun 2006 , 10:51pm
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I have wondered the same myself. I have only worked with MMF and it seems to look dull. I use cornstarch to keep it from sticking when rolling and I then brush the excess off, but it still does not have the look I want.

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cakedeco Posted 23 Jun 2006 , 10:53pm
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You could paint on luster dust. In my photos I have an anniversary cake that I did fondant teardrop pearls.

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Ursula40 Posted 23 Jun 2006 , 10:57pm
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With fondant you can buff the cake with your hands, makes it smoother and a little bit shiny. If you grease your hands (very lightly) with a dab of crisco for the last buff, it brings out the shine more, but it doesn't really get extremely shiny.

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SLK Posted 24 Jun 2006 , 12:34am
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I agree with cake deco - pearl luster dust will make fondant really shiny. I've used it on many of my cakes.

Good Luck!

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scWMI Posted 24 Jun 2006 , 3:04am
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Rolled buttercream is shiny when you use it on a cake, and it gives a look similar to rolled fondant also.

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MissBaritone Posted 24 Jun 2006 , 6:08am
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simply mix some glycerine and water to a painting consistency and brush on

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sada Posted 25 Jun 2006 , 5:47pm
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Miss Baritone Thank you for such a great tip, I wil try it on my next cake

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