Luster Dust & Buttercream

Decorating By Chris0306 Updated 7 Dec 2006 , 3:26pm by missyek

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Chris0306 Posted 7 Dec 2006 , 1:14am
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How well does luster dust work on buttercream. I've used it for candy but never on a cake. I am making a Christmas cake and would like to add a little sparkle to my flowers.

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tincanbaby Posted 7 Dec 2006 , 3:20am
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I used it on my buttercream(crusting). Must have a very light hand when doing it though so the buttercream is not disturbed. I used a really soft brush.

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missyek Posted 7 Dec 2006 , 4:16am
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Very soft brush especially if you want to dust it on dry. But you can also paint it on very easily.

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Chris0306 Posted 7 Dec 2006 , 3:06pm
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I am kind of new at this, but how do you paint on luster dust. I have worked with this stuff on chocolate so I know that it is dry, but it sounds like you add some liquid to it.

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missyek Posted 7 Dec 2006 , 3:26pm
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Originally Posted by Chris0306

I am kind of new at this, but how do you paint on luster dust. I have worked with this stuff on chocolate so I know that it is dry, but it sounds like you add some liquid to it.

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Just mix the dust with a clear extract (vanilla or lemon) gin, vodka or everclear until you have a nice paint consistency. Gives it a different look than dusting it on dry.

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