1St Time Using Luser Dust - A Few Questions...

Decorating By 1234me Updated 18 Jul 2007 , 8:43pm by majormichel

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1234me Posted 18 Jul 2007 , 1:59pm
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I have a cake for two 13 year old twins that I am covering in buttercream and they want it shaped like the lipstick they use. I have some silver luster dust I am planning on using but I have never used it so have no idea how. I have read you are supposed to mix it with a liquid, vodka maybe?, and then paint it on. Here are my questions:

1) do i let the buttercream crust first?
2) can I use something other than liquor? If I do use the liquor, will the liquor flavor evaporate or something? I don't want these 13 yr olds drunk icon_smile.gif
3) How much liquid/liquor do I add?

Any other pointers or tips?

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weirkd Posted 18 Jul 2007 , 2:07pm
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Yes, let the buttercream crust first. You can mix it with a lemon extract if you prefer. I dont like the taste the alchohol leaves on the fondant or frosting so I use the extract. If you plan on making the lipstick shimmer, it really depends how big it is will depend on how much to use. Safe bet would be half of the container. I wouldnt liquify it too much or you wont get a decent effect. I would say to add a 1/2 tsp at a time until you get a consistency that is thinner than a paste but not so watery that it dilutes the color. Think of a paint consistancy.
You also can use it dry depending on the effect you want. But since your using buttercream I would suggest liquid. Hope this helps some!

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vickymacd Posted 18 Jul 2007 , 2:10pm
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Just wanted to let everyone know that I needed silver for a lipstick case for my last cake and the cake store recommended a 'liquid silver' already liquid in the canister. It didn't work plus it remained sticky on the fondant. Just to let everyone know so they don't waste their money.

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spongemomsweatpants Posted 18 Jul 2007 , 2:12pm
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icon_biggrin.gif . The vodka will not get the girls drunk. icon_wink.gif Unless they are stealing nips from mom and dads supply.
I love to use vodka because it dries quick. Personally I don't taste it nor has any of my customers.

Yes you are going to want the buttercream to crust first, and I just mix my dust and vodka until I get "paint" in a small bowl and then brush it on with a paint brush.
Hope this helps

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mqguffey Posted 18 Jul 2007 , 2:14pm
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Wendy, you can get a Preval sprayer at Home Depot for less than $5. This way you can spray on the color without potentially denting the buttercream.

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majormichel Posted 18 Jul 2007 , 2:29pm
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What is a Preval sprayer?

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Luxe42 Posted 18 Jul 2007 , 2:31pm
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I used luster dust for the first time yesterday. I used Vodka at first but I must have messed up the ratio because it didn't work for me. Then I used lemon juice and that worked like a charm. I put the dust in a little bowl then added drops of lemon juice one at a time until I got the right "paint" consistency.

I'm made an anchor for a Navy retirement cake and I gotta tell you the luster dust made it look cool!

Good luck have fun! thumbs_up.gif

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step0nmi Posted 18 Jul 2007 , 2:37pm
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I use the clear vanilla extract from Wilton..It still tastes yummy and if evaporates. It actually helps with the nice paint consistency too! Little more expensive but, it's not tart! LOL

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mqguffey Posted 18 Jul 2007 , 7:54pm
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majormichel Posted 18 Jul 2007 , 8:43pm
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Check it out!

http://www.prevalspraygun.com/about.htm




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