I used some kind of dust to color some pearls on a cake and I was wondering if that is the same dust some people use to color fondant I would like to use it on some fondant accents on my daughter's cake and wondered if it was the same kind and how do I apply it to accent like stripes and circles I have read about different methods like using vodka but this cake is children, what else could I use and is it the same one I would like to use what I already have
Well, I guess the question is, do you really have luster dust or possibly Wilton's shimmer dust? What does the container look like and say?
As for applying with vodka--no worries, no one can get drunk off of it or taste it. It is just used for the high alcohol content to so that it evaporates quickly to dry quickly. If it is still a concern for you, you can always use clear vanilla extract or lemon extract.
I've read that you use Lemon because it is faster drying and that vanilla isn't the best to use because of the sugar content (kind of like your not supposed to use rum either for the same reason).
But I agree with the previous post, the small amount of alcohol will not intoxicate anyone.
The alcohol content evaporates so there is no cause for alarm with kids!!
I've used rum several times without a problem and you can't taste it either.
I've read that you use Lemon because it is faster drying and that vanilla isn't the best to use because of the sugar content (kind of like your not supposed to use rum either for the same reason).
But I agree with the previous post, the small amount of alcohol will not intoxicate anyone.
Like I said, that's just what I read. Every book says use either gin or vodka if your using alcohol But I'm glad to know that someone has used rum with success.
Vodka works best in my opinion and I've tried them all!! The next best is lemon extract, but it has a weird smell and aftertaste that I don't care for.
I think we all have our own personal favorites. For me, my choice is Everclear. Because it has such a high alcohol content it dries faster. Lemon extract has oil in it as well as alcohol and I think it takes longer to dry and doesn't mix as smoothly.
I know you can use alcohol or you can just brush it on dry - what are the advantages for each.
You get a nice soft satiny look if you brush it on dry. Painting gives it a bolder shimmery look. It is just a matter of what you are looking for what you are doing. One way is not better than the other. And you will also get different looks on wether you use white fondant or gumpaste or colored fondant or gumpaste.
We can not get Everclear in our area.
Also, what type or brand name of brush do you use? I'm having a hard time trying to learn to paint 
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I should have added that I believe the alcohol content also dissipates as the painting dries. I doubt that it would affect children anymore than the alcohol in extracts or vanilla would because you use such a small amount.
I buy small camel hair artist brushes from art supply stores. They are expensive but they hold up so much longer than cheap brushes. And the material they use for the bristles on cheap brushes just doesn't hold the petal or luster dusts the way good quality bristles will.
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