Shine On Fondant

Decorating By nanaburrows_nanacakes Updated 18 May 2010 , 10:19pm by Jasendra

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nanaburrows_nanacakes Posted 5 May 2010 , 9:16pm
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Hello baking ladies

I would like to put a shine on my fondant covered cupcakes for a wedding. Do I need an airbrush? If so, what brand or type do you recommend. Thanks Nana

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neecerator Posted 5 May 2010 , 9:23pm
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I've heard if you steam fondant, it stays shiny permanently.
You can also use luster dust or pearl dust with a soft brush too.

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tastyart Posted 5 May 2010 , 9:31pm
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Do you want it to be glossy or shimmery?

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nanaburrows_nanacakes Posted 5 May 2010 , 10:03pm
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I would like a glossy look

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tastyart Posted 5 May 2010 , 11:04pm
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I've read that you can paint a varnish of corn syrup and vodka.

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nancyg Posted 5 May 2010 , 11:26pm
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for the very best shine...use steam. If it is something you can hold over a pan of steaming water, flower on wire etc. that works great. But, for your cupcakes I would use a clothes steamer.

It will make a purse look like patent leather. Just dont hold in one spot, or you will melt the fondant. go back and forth till you get the amount of shine you like. I do this all the

you will love the look. You should see a shiny lady bug!!

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nanaburrows_nanacakes Posted 5 May 2010 , 11:45pm
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Oh thank you. I have a clothes steamer that I have not used in awhile. I am glad I have finally found a use for it, because it sure does not work on clothe ha ha

I have 150 cupcakes to do for a wedding and I think the glossy look will make them look more elegant.

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tsal Posted 5 May 2010 , 11:45pm
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I use a 50/50 mix of vodka and corn syrup and the finish is glass-like. You can see it on my wine-bottle cake and my iPod cake in my profile if you'd like to see examples.

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tsal Posted 5 May 2010 , 11:47pm
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Forgot to add that you need to use clear corn syrup.

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b-radz Posted 5 May 2010 , 11:59pm
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Hey nanaburrows_nanacakes who you calling lady icon_lol.gif
Some of us are guys LOL!

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nanaburrows_nanacakes Posted 6 May 2010 , 8:51pm
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I will try the water, corn syrup and vodka. If it does not work I will drink the vodka!! Sorry about calling the guys ladies, my mistake, fellow bakers from now on!

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conchita Posted 6 May 2010 , 9:18pm
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I have seen the cake boss cake shoy and he uses a clothes steamer good luch and if you use one please let us know how it turn out.

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pattycakesnj Posted 6 May 2010 , 9:28pm
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I use a clothes steamer, works great

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awilder Posted 7 May 2010 , 3:37pm
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Is there a special kind of fondant you need to use the steam technique? Does this work on Marshmallow fondant?? Thanks so much!

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BillieH Posted 7 May 2010 , 4:27pm
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Originally Posted by tsal

I use a 50/50 mix of vodka and corn syrup and the finish is glass-like. You can see it on my wine-bottle cake and my iPod cake in my profile if you'd like to see examples.




I'm guessing this wouldn't be kid friendly? Your wine bottle cake is amazing btw!

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Karen421 Posted 8 May 2010 , 1:42am
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I use a steamer on MMF and Fondarific and it works great!

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Necey Posted 8 May 2010 , 2:00am
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I saw a video on utube where a baker put a small amout of shortening on a paper towel and applied it all over her chocolate fondant covered cake. It worked and looked like a soft sheen, very nice.

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Jakap2 Posted 8 May 2010 , 2:22am
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I use confectioners glaze, I apply it on with brush. All fondant is super glossy after that. It dries very fast as well.

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Necey Posted 8 May 2010 , 2:25am
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Could you please tell me what confectioners glaze is ? Thank you icon_smile.gif

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Jasendra Posted 18 May 2010 , 10:19pm
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Originally Posted by tsal

I use a 50/50 mix of vodka and corn syrup and the finish is glass-like. You can see it on my wine-bottle cake and my iPod cake in my profile if you'd like to see examples.





Should I brush this on last or should I brush it on before adding my quilting design (on a purse)? Also, how long does it take to dry?

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