...use Luster Dust On Chocolate?

Decorating By Mom2LiamandQuinn Updated 15 Aug 2007 , 11:36am by CandyLady

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Mom2LiamandQuinn Posted 15 Aug 2007 , 4:47am
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I want to make chocolate seashells with a little shimmer. I tried brushing the inside of the mold with dust, but it came out blotchy, and brushing it on after they were set didn't really work either.

Is there a trick I'm missing?

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smitakasargod Posted 15 Aug 2007 , 7:26am
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I don't know if this is what you are looking for but some people mix it with alcohol and paint it on. Try this link for details...
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-461103.html

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Hollyanna70 Posted 15 Aug 2007 , 7:41am
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I've been told it won't work with some chocolates, like Wilton, as I was having the same problem. Even if it's in paint form, it would just be splotchy for me. Some places would stick, some wouldn't. I wasn't even using the Wilton brand of melts, but still the same issue.

I was told to use a chocolate called Apeel.. I had never heard of it before, so I did a google search and this was what I found.


http://www.thedecoretteshop.com/product2.cfm?CID=20&SCID=6

Supposedly, this is one of the best chocolates, if you're going to use luster dust on it, whether mixed with alcohol or not.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!

Holly

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Leigh01 Posted 15 Aug 2007 , 7:46am
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You need to use an oil based solution with the lustre dust to paint on chocolate. We have somethin called P Base here in South Africa - see my photos for the wedding cake with autum leaves and my recent mermaid where all the fish and shells are done this way.

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CandyLady Posted 15 Aug 2007 , 11:36am
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yes you can.....just brush on after taking out of molds. No need for any liquid of any type....

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