Hi all, My son's first birthday is coming up this weekend and I am making his cake. I made his name from candy melts but they look dull/chalky. The texture is fine and the taste it good (couldn't just throw away the extra candy...) What can I put on these to make them look better?
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd397/gray_shamrock/Cake/IMG_0060.jpg
Thanks for your help!
vgray
You could paint them with a blue luster dust.
You could lightly brush them with eggwhites then if you wanted a little more, some luster dust or whatnot. 
OK so I have never use luster dust, I am still learning different things about decorating...Does it come in a spray can; or do I put some in a bowl with some vodka and brush on; or do I put the luster dust and vodka in different bowls and dip the brush in the vodka first then in the dust then brush on? If I can't find luster dust and use vegetable oil or egg whites will that leave a odd taste to them?
just rub crisco on them and they will shine!!!....don't use egg whites thays chancy with kids I think....bacteria etc
I spray Pam into a small dish then paint it on with a paint brush
You can use a small amount of a clear alcohol or maybe even clear vanilla and mix in your luster dust. Then paint it on. You could use blue or pearl.
I'd try Shiny Mirror Glaze. I use this on fruit and Fondant I dont see why not on chocolate. Call a local candy cake store to see who sells it. It's about $5 and last long.
Oh and the best part is that theres no taste.
Much luck with your cake! 
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