What Am I Doing Wrong???????

Decorating By Karenelli Updated 6 Oct 2006 , 12:41pm by Karenelli

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Karenelli Posted 3 Oct 2006 , 6:12pm
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I have attempted many times to mix petal dust to paint onto fondant. I have mixed small amounts with vodka to cover the fondant silver to achieve the metallic look, but it never mixes together, it justs clumps like watery sand. Where am I going wrong? Please help, I really need to figure this out.

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Alacey Posted 3 Oct 2006 , 6:15pm
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I have always used lemon extract and it's worked fine for me everytime! Good Luck!

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Kiddiekakes Posted 3 Oct 2006 , 6:16pm
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You need to use Lustre dust not Petal dust.Petal dust is a different medium made for dry brushing.Lustre dust will mix better!!!

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cakesbyjess Posted 3 Oct 2006 , 7:12pm
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I have always used lemon extract and it's worked fine for me everytime! Good Luck!




I have also always used lemon extract (ratio of 1 tsp. extract to 1/4 tsp. dust), and have had success. For some reason, when I've tried vodka (same ratio) it didn't work at all.

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Karenelli Posted 5 Oct 2006 , 4:13pm
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Thanks to all. Kiddiekakes I didn't know there was a difference. I'll buy luster dust and try it. I'll also use the lemon juice.

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HollyPJ Posted 5 Oct 2006 , 4:19pm
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Thanks to all. Kiddiekakes I didn't know there was a difference. I'll buy luster dust and try it. I'll also use the lemon juice.




make sure you use lemon extract not lemon juice

It's the alcohol in the extract that makes it work.

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ChristaPaloma Posted 5 Oct 2006 , 4:20pm
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Thanks to all. Kiddiekakes I didn't know there was a difference. I'll buy luster dust and try it. I'll also use the lemon juice.




uhh...that was lemon extract...not juice...(remember sesame street?-one of these things is not like the other...one of these things just isn't the same)....lol... I don't know if lemon juice will work K... ;-(

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Karenelli Posted 6 Oct 2006 , 12:41pm
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Thank you all. Lemon extract it is. Hopefully, I'll get this process down. It really shouldn't be this difficult. I really fell stupid.

Again, Thank you.

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