Differences In Dusts

Decorating By calla74 Updated 24 Jul 2006 , 7:23pm by calla74

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calla74 Posted 24 Jul 2006 , 6:00pm
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I apologize if this is a dumb question but the only dust I know well enough about is the kind that is quickly accumulating in my house because I'm constantly on this site.

What is the difference between luster dust, petal dust, and pearl dust?

Thanks!

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JulieBugg2000 Posted 24 Jul 2006 , 6:09pm
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I can't help you because I'm wondering the same thing icon_smile.gif

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SweetBellina Posted 24 Jul 2006 , 6:14pm
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i found this in countrykitchensa.com :

Dusting Powders are available in:
Luster dust give subtle color with a sheen finish. In the dry form, use them for dusting. They may be used
on their own, or mixed with similar colored dusts to create a lustrous sheen without lightening the color.
Pearl Dusts produce a shimmery luster. Use super pearl on flowers made from colored gum paste. When
dusted on white petals, the other pearls in the range exhibit a subtle colored sheen by reflection, although
displaying no apparent color.
Sparkle Dusts hare a larger grain size with a sparkling finish. Gives gumpaste flowers a wet or dewy look,
with just a touch of color, except for white.
Petal Dusts are used to achieve deeper hues with a matte finish. When brushed on petals of white or pastel
gum paste flowers, a realistic effect is created.
Highlighters have a high sheen finish, and are available in silver or gold. They are non-edible. If wanting
silver or gold for edible purposes, use Super Gold and Moonstone Silver

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calla74 Posted 24 Jul 2006 , 6:17pm
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Thank you!

I knew I could get the answer here.

What a relief! I was looking at some pearl dusts today and thought my eyes were going on me because they all looked the same color! icon_redface.gif

Thanks again!

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SweetBellina Posted 24 Jul 2006 , 6:20pm
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were you looking at wholesalesugarflowers.com? they have pearl dusts and i thought they are the same colors... icon_smile.gif

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calla74 Posted 24 Jul 2006 , 6:32pm
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Yes I was! I am going to try to make a fish cake like in Collette Peters book for a family birthday in a few weeks and went to order the luster dusts for it. I know I'm getting way ahead of my abilities but thought for the price it will be fun to practice without costing too much if it doesn't work out. I really thought it might be my eyes or my PC monitor though when I was looking at the pearl dusts!

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SweetBellina Posted 24 Jul 2006 , 6:38pm
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yep, they are the same colors.. i wish cc will have more selections for dusting powders.. gudluck with your cake thumbs_up.gif ...do not forget to post the picture ok? icon_wink.gif

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calla74 Posted 24 Jul 2006 , 7:23pm
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I will provided it isn't too embaressing - I already learned that lesson by being a little to eager to post my pics in the past. Of course if it doesn't work out I can always put it under the worst cakes thread!

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