Dusting Fondant

Decorating By sweettooth88 Updated 26 Aug 2009 , 2:01pm by brincess_b

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sweettooth88 Posted 23 Aug 2009 , 4:27am
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This maybe a real simple question but im not sure. I need to make silver stars. So do i just roll out fondant stars and "dust" them with silver dust or is there more to it?

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Ballymena Posted 23 Aug 2009 , 6:54am
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Yes, that is one way. If you want a more solid silver you need to make a paint using pure clear vanilla(not imitation) or vodka and the silver powder. Use small quantities/ The vodka or clear real vanilla has alcohol in it that makes your paint dry quickly.

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brincess_b Posted 23 Aug 2009 , 8:58am
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also, if you colour your fondant grey first, you will get a stronger result.
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Ballymena Posted 23 Aug 2009 , 4:17pm
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Good idea. Why didn't I think of that??? Sometimes such simple things escape us, that's why there is no such thing as silly questions.

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Ballymena Posted 23 Aug 2009 , 4:18pm
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Me again. So...do you color your fondant golden yellow to get a more intense metallic gold?

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sweettooth88 Posted 24 Aug 2009 , 5:05pm
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Thank yall so much

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JenniferMI Posted 24 Aug 2009 , 5:20pm
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If you want a brilliant silver, like a dragee silver, paint with hi-liter dust. If you need help, feel free to PM me.

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Iva1976 Posted 24 Aug 2009 , 5:38pm
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Originally Posted by JenniferMI

If you want a brilliant silver, like a dragee silver, paint with hi-liter dust. If you need help, feel free to PM me.

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Question about the hi-lighter dust...I know it's not edible, is there something I could use that has the same effect and is non-toxic?

Thanks, Iva

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brincess_b Posted 26 Aug 2009 , 2:01pm
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yup, yellow fondant with gold dust gives a much stronger result than white fondant.
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