How Do You Achieve This Satin Cake Finish?
Decorating By 61999 Updated 10 Jun 2019 , 7:46pm by CakeMBsurprise
I would use a metallic pearl paint and then spray it with a finishing/glaze spray for an extra shiny look.
The best way that I have found to get that ultra shine is by rubbing a very
thin, even layer of Trex (think it's Crisco in the USA but not sure) on fondant
that has been drying for at least a couple of hours. Make sure that the whole
cake is covered and that you haven't missed any patches. Take a large soft brush
(I use a large makeup blusher brush, they are really cheap and very soft) Load
the brush with pearl power, no need to knock off the excess power, brush the
power on. Up, down or side to side whichever is easiest for you but it is very
important that you only work in one direction for the whole of the cake. Don't
mix the directions up as this will give you a blotchy finish. Put a tray or some
paper under the cake so that you can reuse any powder than falls off. Once the
cake is covered take another clean dry soft brush and just lightly brush over the cake
in the same direction as before. This polishes the cake and gives you the ultra
shine you are after. The advantage of doing it this way is you don't get
streaks as you often do when painting on the pearl powder and alcohol.
Disadvantages, it can do quite messy.
Thank you!
I am actually doing this on a dummy cake so it should be esier. But if on a real cake, would you suggest the powder on the day after I wrap the cake with fondant? I live in Florida (USA) where it is very hot, so I wrap my fondant cakes a day ahead then place in a box in the refrigerator for delivery next day. Any recommendations on using this technique for real cake? I know you said allow the fondant to dry, but it's on the cake only 24 hours before delivery.
I’ve bought the gold and silver in this brand, and I LOVE it. Just paint it straight on your fondant or chocolate. Here’s a link to a similar color to what is pictured.
I haven’t dabbled in stencils yet, so I can’t help you there, but maybe cake lace would be a good second option for the floral pattern.
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What a pretty cake CakeMBsurprise !
All the techniques sound great. I think I am going to go with the crisco and soft make-up brush one. Here we go!
That's the exact same video I found and the technique I did! lol
The bottom tier came out nice. I was hoping for more shine, but I am thinking that photography and lighting have a lot to do with how we "see" these cakes. I am waiting on more elements to arrive for this display cake before I can finish it.
Thank you @61999 the alcohol and pearl dust mix is less messy, and doesn't ruin your paint brush. Also, you can easily use a stencil of royal icing over it, just like i have done in the photo. Cant wait to see your design!
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