In last week's (repeat) episode of AofC, Duff/Geoff had to replicate the Stanley Cup. Geoff said that to make something totally silver like that would be toxic. They did get around it, but I don't remember how. There is nothing to make it a shiney silver - if that's what you're looking for.
I think others have done silver (accents, scrolls), though, so perhaps someone can help you out.
Yes, I have heard that some people mix the silver luster dust with alcohol. Will this work in this case?
The nusilver luster dust, mixed with alcohol--I prefer Everclear--makes a very nice sort of pewter-silver finish. It's not a mirror-bright finish, but it's definitely silver.
Thank you so much! I don't need anything too shiny just a hint of silver so that should hopefully work!
The topsy turvy in my photos has polka dots painted with the luster dusts--silver among them. I would say they came out roughly like the finish of a car, actually. It should be pretty good for what you're doing, yeah.
I use the silver airbrush stuff made by Americolor. I don't have an airbrush so I just paint in on.
I had trouble with the Americolor Silver Sheen airbrush color staying tacky for a long time when I painted it on the fondant.
I used Crystal Colors Bright Silver pearlized luster dust mixed with Everclear (any clear drinking alcohol or lemon extract will work) and had a wonderful, shiny silver result. The colors are edible, food grade, and Kosher.
http://www.sugarpaste.com/catalog/orderPearlColors.htm
HTH
Rae
It does stay tacky forever. I usually have to do touch ups. Your cake looks great! I had no idea luster dust would show up so vivid. I'll have to give it a try.
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