I need something to bring a shine to a dry fondant decoration....

Is this what you use? If so how do you make it and how long does it have to dry?



Thanks again and again and again!!


Christi

I have used a little shortening and rubbed it on to the fondant to make it shine. Haven't tried a glaze. Hopefully someone who has, will let us both know if it is a better way to do it.

I use confectioner's glaze. You can't make it yourself. It's a food-grade shellac that's used to make things like gumballs shiny. The shoes on my doll cake in My Photos have confectioner's glaze on them to make them look like patent leather.

You can use the shortening or a little carefully applied piping gel, but not if this is a display piece, because the shortening or gel will attract dust.

Deanna

Ditto everything Deanna said. I use confectioners glaze A LOT. Once you try it, you'll be hooked! But, you must buy it.

Will cocoa butter produce the same effect? I know it works on marzipan but I have never tried it on fondant!


Amy

Ok well LOL... that just bursts my bubble... I guess I'll try the shortening (it's for a topper for a cake) But.. Can you all direct me to a site that I can get the confections "shellac" ?

Thanks a billion

Christi

gum arabic disolved in hot water is the same as confectioners glaze. It dries with a lovely shine

I ordered some of the Confectioner's Glaze to make the fondant on my cookies shine. When I received it I noticed it had "for display purposes only". So I called the company and they did not recommend that it be used for consumption but rather to preserve baked goods or candy for display. Since I was making Easter cookies for a class I didn't use it for fear of it making some of the children sick. I would be interested in hearing feedback for those of you who have used it.

I did find this recipe for edible varnish which I haven't used yet. If someone tries it, let me know how it works out.

Edible Varnish
1 tsp. gelatin
3 tsp. water
1 tsp. liquid glucose

Sprinkle gelatin in the water, let stand until spongy, dissolve until clear over hot water not boiling add liquid glucose and stir until ingredients are well combined, put it in an airtight container. the mix will get very stiff, to use it, heat in a container of hot not boiling water paint onto item while still hot. do not refrigerate.

Ihave used the confectioner's glaze also. I love it. The type I use says that it's "food grade". I bought it from Wine and Cakes hobbies in Norfolk Virginia. They have a web site so you can look it up, if you like. www.wineandcake.com If you do use it, be sure to wsh your brushes promto. Hope this helps.

I mix equal parts clear alcohol (like gin or vodka) and corn syrup (I like Karo) and it makes a nice shiney glaze. It takes a while to dry though

i also want to make my fondant toppers shiny... do you know any recipe for in making one? thanks!

Thanks guys for the tips and the sites

Great info!!