How Do I Get The Shine Like On This Cupcake?
Decorating By disneynutbsv Updated 6 Jun 2008 , 2:16pm by GRAMMASUE
To get that pearly look, paint the fondant with a mix of one of the dusts (I have gotten results just like that with the white Wilton one) and a little vodka or lemon extract.
If you want the look on the icing and not the flower don't spray the flower also.. will change the color completely .. I have been disappointed more than once by doing this... To get a more uniform look spray the pearl on 
White pearl dust will look awesome...
if you want to use a color like blue.. there is a blue pearl dust that will enhance the blue and not turn it colors.. but it will look white in the little bottle
HTH's
Ok, so which of these would give that effect? I had purchased silver once from wilton and it just made stuff look dirty....not shiny like that...help!
http://www.countrykitchensa.com/catalog/mini.aspx?T=1&ShopId=38&CatId=534&SubCatId=1591
I agree with GRAMMASUE that it looks like the lustre dust had been dusted on dry. You can use new/clean paint brushes or even a new blush brush to do that.
For a heavier painted look, mix the dust with vodka or lemon extract like Texas_Rose suggested.
It depends what look you want. You may want to do a trial of each method on some extra fondant to see what look you want to achieve.
Sue those are BEAUTIFUL!!!
Can I ask where you got the little stands???
I would almost bet they are candle holders, you know the ones you can get in a set with like three different heights.
Sue, those are absolutely gorgeous! You are so talented!
Thanks everyone! I agree, try both methods to see which works the best for you. I find that the dry method is quick and easy for small areas like the cupcake.
I bought the "stands" at Michaels. They are actually candle holders and I hot-glued the stones on the bottoms to match the cupcakes.
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