Luster Dust And Candy Melts Question

Decorating By Momof3boys Updated 23 Apr 2007 , 6:33pm by Confectionary2

Momof3boys Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 1:11am

can you paint on a candy mold with luster dust? I'm making my son's communion cake and I have the praying hands mold. I wanted to paint it with the bronze luster dust that I have but wasn't sure if it would work.
Anyone know? Thanks.

12 replies

NEWTODECORATING Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 1:23am

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Yes you can. I find it works best if dry dusted on, but just this am I used pearl dust mixed with lemon extract on a white candy melt tiara.

NEWTODECORATING Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 1:24am

post #3 of 13

hummm--if you want--the sea shells in my pic are dusted with old gold and super pearl dust. No pic of the tiara ---yet

lsawyer Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 1:25am

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Yes--it will work. I unmold the chocolate, then apply, using a dry brush. Start off with just a little, tiny bit to test the coverage you want.

Momof3boys Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 2:39am

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Thank you !! I'll try it dry. Glad I asked!! I appreciate the help.
Diane

snarkybaker Posted 22 Apr 2007 , 1:29pm

post #6 of 13

If you want REALLY intense shine, you can spray your chocolate with cocoa butter first, and more dust will stick.

Momof3boys Posted 23 Apr 2007 , 1:55am

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thanks for the tips. Here's the final cake. My icing was so smooth and then the mold decided to move a little. I tried to move it back and ended up with marks in the icing. Everyone was impressed with the mold so that made me happy.