Any ideas on how to make buttercream look like chrome? I know about luster dust..but the first time i tried it , it peeled the buttercream off....i just put luster and mixed w/ clear vanilla. I read in other forums to try everclear or vodka...but any other suggestions would be helpful. thanks!
well, if you want to try dusts again, to achieve crome silver mix 3 parts Nu Silver luster dust with 1 part Super Pearl Luster.
As for getting it to work, i always use vodka and have had no problems. But im sure someone will post with more info regarding that problem
HTH
I only use luster, petal dusts on fondant! I've never used it on buttercream! To me it doesn't make any sense to use it on buttercream because buttercream isn't a surface to paint on. IMO!!
If there is proof to the contrary then I would definately be interested in it and will give it a try!
Amy
i have not tried painting on bc, but do it alot on fondant. if you use bc, make sure it has crusted REALLY REALLY well and if you use alcohol instead it should work (so i hear). vanilla is pretty low in alcohol so it stays wet, which is probably why it smudged off. vodka is cheap ($2 a pint and is %80)and evaporates quicklyand so it works well. you could also try lemon, orange or mint extract (%85-%95 alcohol) . i use the same color combo above to get chrome.
thank you so verrrrry much! I think i will try the vodka tonight...if that doesnt work i might try fondant for the first time! Question, i bought wilton fondant..and if i just use a few pieces..how do you store the rest? just in a container? And how long will it be good for? Thanks again!!
I only use luster, petal dusts on fondant! I've never used it on buttercream! To me it doesn't make any sense to use it on buttercream because buttercream isn't a surface to paint on. IMO!!
If there is proof to the contrary then I would definately be interested in it and will give it a try!
I paint on BC all the time with luster dust, pixie/disco dusts and color gels. It absolutely can be done and works just fine. 
Just need to make sure you have a good quality artitst brush with soft bristles. I use a crusting BC, so I cannot answer to a non-crusting BC. I also mix everything with vodka.
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