Luster, Petal Dust, How To Keep From Smudging

Decorating By PennySue Updated 31 May 2007 , 11:15pm by PennySue

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PennySue Posted 31 May 2007 , 3:27pm
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I've been having a hard time keeping the dry dusts from smudging when doing patterns on flowers, etc. Any suggestions on "setting" the dust so this won't happen?
Thanks!!

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PennySue Posted 31 May 2007 , 4:21pm
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Someone out there in cake land must know the answer. I can't be the only one this happens to!

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miriel Posted 31 May 2007 , 7:59pm
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You can steam the luster dusts to set them. I use a hand/travelers steamer for that. They get wet after steaming but leave them for a few minutes and they dry to a nice shine (different shine than dry dusting). Try it on a small piece and see the results.

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BlakesCakes Posted 31 May 2007 , 9:51pm
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In addition to steaming, you can dip, paint, or spray them with diluted confectioner's glaze or aerosol confectioner's glaze.

Rae

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PennySue Posted 31 May 2007 , 11:15pm
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Thank you both very much. I was getting pretty frustrated with it!

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