Petal Dusts

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Cakesbybliss Posted 29 May 2017 , 11:16pm
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I was shipping online and was thinking of investing in some petal dusts. I was wondering if it's worth buying petal dusts or is it just better to colour some fondant a bit darker and some lighter to make a rose. 

also, does anyone know if the chocolate roxy & rich brand petal dusts any good? 

thank you ❤️

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kakeladi Posted 31 May 2017 , 8:22pm
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I think one can do soooo much w/dusts to highlight decorations - especially flowers.   Those brands are not in the US so someone from your area will have to help w/that answer.

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maybenot Posted 31 May 2017 , 9:15pm
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Roxy & Rich makes excellent products.  Their dusts are edible, unlike many other dusts that are not edible [so are limited to use only on decorations that are removed and will not be eaten].  This makes them well worth the cost.

The look you get when you shade with dusts is different than just using different shades of fondant.  The dusts allow variegated shading, rather than "block" shading.

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Cakesbybliss Posted 31 May 2017 , 10:59pm
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Thank you very much :) yeahh I see people using it online but wasn't sure! I feel like it's an investment because there are so many colours and you don't really know what you'll end up using! 

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SandraSmiley Posted 1 Jun 2017 , 2:44am
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@Cakesbybliss, think of it the same way you would build your paint box,  primary colors - blue, yellow and red, secondary colors - green, purple and orange.  Add white, black and brown and you can mix just about any color you desire.  Of course, it is fun to add new colors as you go, but these are the basics and will give you a good start.

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SandraSmiley Posted 1 Jun 2017 , 2:44am
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@Cakesbybliss, think of it the same way you would build your paint box,  primary colors - blue, yellow and red, secondary colors - green, purple and orange.  Add white, black and brown and you can mix just about any color you desire.  Of course, it is fun to add new colors as you go, but these are the basics and will give you a good start.

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Cakesbybliss Posted 1 Jun 2017 , 5:13am
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Thank you sandrasmiley :) that's a great idea! 

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kristiemarie Posted 1 Jun 2017 , 1:23pm
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Petal dust can make a flower look so much better.  You can add subtle highlights or darker spots.  definitly invest.

 

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Cakesbybliss Posted 1 Jun 2017 , 1:50pm
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Thank you @Kristine Marie

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SandraSmiley Posted 1 Jun 2017 , 2:17pm
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You are very welcome!

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