How Do You Get Luster Dust So.. Lustery??

Decorating By alliebear Updated 31 May 2007 , 6:24pm by CherryBomb

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alliebear Posted 31 May 2007 , 3:22am
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i just recently got some and i have tried... i know to mix with vodka or lemon extract and i have done that but i can't seem to get the gold to look like "real" gold or the silver to look like real silver... i would love to know any and all luster secrets you guys have .... i bought 15 colors and i want to know how to use then in the best possible way
thanks

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czyadgrl Posted 31 May 2007 , 3:34am
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possibly you added too much liquid with the dust? really you need just a few drops, I found it much easier in a class to use an eye dropper to add it, only just until it dissolves. then paint on with a nicer brush - the cheap ones leave streaks.

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neni Posted 31 May 2007 , 10:02am
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I use artist brushes, you won't get the same effect with the cheap brushes. The soft bristles really do make a difference. I didn't like the way it turned out with lemon extract, I always got streaks and it got clumps. Plus it would leave the lemon flavor and it wouldn't always complement the flavor of the cake. Vodka works much better for me. When mixing the vodka and dust I get it to the consistency of nail polish, it has always worked great for me.

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lakewhite Posted 31 May 2007 , 4:54pm
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I don't drink so I'm not familiar with how alcohol works, but will Vodka leave any alcohol taste (or effects) when used with dust?

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kello Posted 31 May 2007 , 5:00pm
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The vodka evaporates quite quickly....leaves no taste either. It's the only thing I use with dusts.

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CherryBomb Posted 31 May 2007 , 5:21pm
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I dip an artist brush in vodka, then in the dust, and smooth it over my figure. That gets it on nice and thick.

Here are the unfinished froggies that I made last night...

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Parable Posted 31 May 2007 , 5:33pm
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Katskakes Posted 31 May 2007 , 5:46pm
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i'm glad someone directly me to this post! i was just asking the same thing. i have done it in the past with the same issues. i was not sure of the consistancy so i made it a bit watery i think. ok i'm trying this wknd.

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CherryBomb Posted 31 May 2007 , 6:24pm
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