Satin Ice

Decorating By iceberg Updated 2 Mar 2006 , 3:02pm by iceberg

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iceberg Posted 1 Mar 2006 , 4:19pm
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Ok folks, I am new to this site and I have 2 questions...for now...

1) What is Satin Ice fondant? Is that the fondant that looks all sparkly and shiney? Where do I get it?

2) how do I get metalic looking frosting? Not the shimmer dust but actual frosting that looks silver or gold?

Thanks, you are all so helpful!!!!

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golfgirl1227 Posted 1 Mar 2006 , 5:52pm
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Satin Ice is just a brand of fondant. It looks like regular fondant. You can get it from www.cakesbysam.com or possibly at a local bakery/cake supply store.

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golfgirl1227 Posted 1 Mar 2006 , 5:54pm
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As far as silver or gold goes, it can be "painted" with silver or gold luster dust and vodka/lemon extract or you can use edible gold/silver leaf (tends to be a pricier solution).

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ps3884 Posted 1 Mar 2006 , 5:58pm
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I have purchased Satin Ice from www.cakesbysam.com and also http://www.countrykitchensa.com/catalog/mini.aspx?T=1&SubCatId=1015.

I have only used fondant twice, but Satin Ice is pretty easy to work with. Although I'm interested in trying a couple other brands that people have recommended here on CC, Fondx and Mill Lane.

I can't help with the metalic looking frosting, but I'm sure someone else will be able to. There are so many talented and experienced decorators here!!!

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bonnscakesAZ Posted 1 Mar 2006 , 7:19pm
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the metalic look I would assume is from luster dust or something similiar. I am sure if you had an example we could tell you for sure.

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iceberg Posted 1 Mar 2006 , 9:23pm
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Well I have tried luster dust and tried to mix it woth corn syrup and paint it on but is was very translucent. I have never tried anything else. I want to try to crate little silver/gold beads.

Where can I get gold or silver leaf? How does it work?

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beachcakes Posted 2 Mar 2006 , 12:09am
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iceberg, you have to use the dusts with something with a high alcohol content. vodka or lemon extract - these will evaporate quickly. With corn syrup you won't get the same result. Only use a tiny bit when painting on.

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bonnscakesAZ Posted 2 Mar 2006 , 6:13am
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the super gold and silver color is highlighter dust. You can also buy silver and gold balls (dragees)

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iceberg Posted 2 Mar 2006 , 2:50pm
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Ok, I tried it with the vodka and it did work much better but I am still not getting the deep, rich, metalic gold color that I have seen is so many pictures. I think I have the wrong product, I have the Wilton's shimmer dust.

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iceberg Posted 2 Mar 2006 , 2:57pm
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Oh Yea....thanks for the "cakesbysam" website...although, I am sure my husband isn't thankful...In a matter of 5 minutes I cut myself off at a $100 order!

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cakinqueen Posted 2 Mar 2006 , 3:00pm
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Shimmer dust is different than luster dust. To get the bold gold you are trying to achieve you need a luster dust mixed with alchol or lemon extract. I have found the grain alcohol (at local state store) works best because it does not streak like the vodka can.

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iceberg Posted 2 Mar 2006 , 3:02pm
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Thanks All....I order Luster dust and I will try that as soon as I get it!

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