Mystic Dust

Decorating By leah_s Updated 6 Sep 2007 , 11:16pm by mariannedavis

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leah_s Posted 9 Aug 2007 , 1:40am
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Have it? Used it?

Looks beautiful in the jar, doesn't stick to much of anything. How are you using it?

I have about 6 jars of different colors . . .

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procrastibaker Posted 9 Aug 2007 , 1:54am
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Never heard of it. Where did you but it?

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leah_s Posted 9 Aug 2007 , 12:51pm
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I got it from AvalonDeco. I think I also saw it on global surt art's site.

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LaSombra Posted 9 Aug 2007 , 5:20pm
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I haven't heard of this. Is is supposed to be like luster dust or something?

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leah_s Posted 9 Aug 2007 , 5:50pm
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It's really not at all like Luster. It's as sparkly as craft glitter, but a fine dust and edible. Similar to Disco Dust but more sparkle.

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Doug Posted 9 Aug 2007 , 6:00pm
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might a quick spray of vodka or everclear allow it to stick?

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leah_s Posted 9 Aug 2007 , 6:11pm
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I can certainly try that. I wouldn't want the damp to disolve the dust/sparkle, though. Ehh . . . next time I'll try to see what works.

Obviously its not a popular product.

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tnuty Posted 9 Aug 2007 , 6:25pm
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Can you paint with it? Like with luster, luster doesnt really loose its sparkel when you use it as paint.

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LaSombra Posted 9 Aug 2007 , 6:29pm
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well, it certainly sounds interesting though. There are some things that if you can get more sparkle, even better!

I think I'd try to use it on the frosting before refrigerating (or crusting if you use crusting BC). I've taken luster dust in my hand and blown on it with a can of aerosol air like you use to clean sewing machines or computers and just aim your hand at the cake. It might stick to the still soft frosting or if you were to spray the cake with a fine mist, it might stick to that?

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leah_s Posted 9 Aug 2007 , 7:28pm
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Good idea, LaSombra. I originally was using it on fondant. I got a little to stick on the fresh fondant and it was very pretty.

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shivs Posted 9 Aug 2007 , 7:32pm
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I have it. I couldnt wait to get some, but it doesnt seem to add alot of WOW to my cakes. I have to use it before my icing crusts.

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msdmom Posted 12 Aug 2007 , 10:48pm
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I also put it on to cake boards as soon as I get the fondant on it. It shows up really well when the fondant on the board has some texture to it.

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mariannedavis Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 10:57pm
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I was wondering about this product, too, so did a forum topic search and found this thread. It really doesn't seem to be a popular item, does it?

Another option: Has anyone used the Preval Sprayer (a home depot/car spray paint kinda gadget http://www.prevalspraygun.com/howto.htm ) . I was thinking of making a luster dust + Alcohol mix and spraying cakes and cookies for that lovely shine.

I'm not at the decorating level where I could justify buying an airbrush system, so I'm always looking for inexpensive ways around it. The Wilton spray in a can is so very limited in colors. thumbsdown.gif

Anyone have advice or comments?

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CherryLane Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 11:08pm
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First put on some piping gel then blow the dust on. Or, put just a little dab of piping gel on a paint brush, then dip in the mystic dust and paint on. It's not for covering a whole cake, it's more for accent.

HTH

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mariannedavis Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 11:16pm
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Thanks, I'll try the piping gel to get some "stick" and then spray.

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