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Iloveweddings
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Joined: Sep 19, 2006
Posts: 377
Location: El Dorado Hills, CA
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:19 pm |
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Hi. How do I make buttercream icing shimmer? Can it be done? I know how to make fondant shimmer, but am not sure about buttercream. Thanks in advance. |
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Jeep_girl816
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Joined: Jul 19, 2009
Posts: 32
Location: Kennewick, WA
Birthday: Aug 16
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:53 pm |
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If it's crusting type maybe dust(lightly) with a soft brush like you would with fondant. If it's non crusting like imbc you might try mixing the luster dust into the actual frosting before you frost, never tried it but it may work, or put it in the fridge until it's hardened then dust, but the condensation may work against you when you try to bring it to room temp. Maybe some experimentation is in order, good luck! |
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solascakes
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Joined: Jan 12, 2008
Posts: 714
Location: London
Birthday: Jan 01
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:29 pm |
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You can use the PME Edible Lustre Air Brush Colours |
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Tee-Y
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Joined: Sep 27, 2008
Posts: 311
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:56 pm |
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Airbrushing with luster colours will give you the best results. |
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Iloveweddings
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Joined: Sep 19, 2006
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Location: El Dorado Hills, CA
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:27 am |
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Hi. Thanks for all your replies. I do not have an airbrush  . I think the
spray sounds like my best bet if I can get my hands on it by this weekend. |
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Texas_Rose
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Joined: Feb 26, 2008
Posts: 3975
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 4:38 am |
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As long as you use a crusting buttercream, let it crust well and then brush on luster dust or pearl dust with a soft brush...maybe a blush brush that's never been used for makeup. If you are using Wilton dusts, the white dust gives the best result. Silver will make white icing just look grubby, and gold is all right but not as dramatic as the white. It comes out looking very sparkly and pretty. |
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