I have notice several pictures in the gallery that look like they are iced in BC, but they seem to have a pearly sheen to them. This is absolutly georgous. How do you do this. I'm am new to cake decorating (2 months) and love to bake and take to work to show off my new hobby.
Yes, or it's pearl dust. Sometimes it's also the way the picture comes out. I know some of mine look shiny when they arn't.
Jacqui
Did you mean the whole cake or just part of it ?
Have you ever tried luster dust? There is a type called Super Pearl, and it's fabulous. That's probably what you're seeing most of the time when you see that pearly effect. I've heard of people using airbrushes and spraying SuperPearl over an entire finished cake, and the effect is just stunning. The whole thing just subtly sparkles. But this is usually done on cakes covered in fondant. Maybe you could also airbrush a crusting buttercream, I'm not sure. But normally luster dust is only used on fondant - either brushed on dry with a paintbrush for the subtle sheen effect or it can be mixed with vodka or lemon extract for a more metallic look. It's kind of hard to explain. If you look in my pics, you'll see a Cinderella cake where I brushed SuperPearl on her whole skirt. However, on the leather jacket cake, I used the liquid version (mixed with vodka) for the snaps, zippers, and buckle to give it that shiny, metallic look. I'm not sure if the SuperPearl shows up for the Cinderella picture very well - it's easier to see in person. I think I used it on the Prince cake as well. But it adds just a touch of sparkle. I don't have an airbrush so I've never been able to try that method out. And luster dust comes in all different colors, so you can really have fun with it!
Melissa
it must be the luster dust. The picture in your photo of the pillow and crown is exactly what I meant by pearly. I just love that look. but you say you use it on fondant? I haven't made any of that yet. I am just a little afraid. I will be taking the Course 3 next Monday. and I ould like to get that Pearly effect for my final cake. Thanks
Oh, you'll love course III. Making the fondant roses was time consuming but it was a lot of fun and you'll love working with fondant!
Jacqui
I picked up some Wilton shimmer dust the other day at Hobby Lobby. It was a 3-pack for $3.99. It included pearl, gold, and silver. They have another pack that includes red, blue, and green. I can't wait to try it out!
Just to let you know - the shimmer dust is different from luster dust. Shimmer dust is like a fine granular sugar. It can be used to add shimmer, but doesn't do well when you mix it with an extract or alcohol. It's really best applied dry, by either sprinkling or with a brush on a just moist surface. Whereas the luster dust can be painted on dry, but also works well when mixed with an alcohol like vodka or a lemon or vanilla extract. It can also be applied by airbrush on fondant or iced cakes. It is possible to brush it on iced cakes, but they need to have crusted well and you have to use a gentle touch.
Kitticakes is right, if you want to apply on your final cake you'll have to order some in advance unless you have a cake specialty store nearby...wish I did 
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