Glitter Dust ... Wet Or Dry Application?

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Tweedy Posted 7 Nov 2006 , 7:24pm
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I bought some glitter dust for christmas decorating and was wondering what the best way to apply it would be. Would you do a wet or dry application?

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coolmom Posted 7 Nov 2006 , 7:30pm
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I think it really depends on what you are applying it to. When I put luster dust on icing, I usually brush it on dry like blush. When I am painting a large area of MMF, sometimes I use it with vodka. What kind of projects do you plan on using it for?

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MicheleH Posted 7 Nov 2006 , 8:03pm
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I, too will be using Glitter Dust stuff for a winter wedding cake featured on page 38 of Wilton's Romatic Portfolio wedding cake book. It shows applying glitter to fondant. I've never used fondant on a cake before, so do I just knead it in? Thanks!

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Kiddiekakes Posted 7 Nov 2006 , 8:09pm
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I believe glitter dust is meant to be sprinkled on or slightly blown over the cake.Lustre dust is the kind you paint with wet or dry brush dry.

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coolmom Posted 7 Nov 2006 , 8:09pm
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No, you don't knead it in. I usually take a basting brush and lightly brush the powder on the MMF. If you need a specific design you could also paint it on by mixing the dust with vodka or I think some people use lemon juice (?). Everyone on here has different ways of adding the dust, you'll have to experiment and see what works best for you.

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coolmom Posted 7 Nov 2006 , 8:11pm
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OH are we talking about 2 different things here???? icon_redface.gificon_confused.gif

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MicheleH Posted 7 Nov 2006 , 8:28pm
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Sorry, I looked in the book and it calls for "Cake Sparkles". Does that help?

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lasidus1 Posted 7 Nov 2006 , 8:30pm
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cake sparkles are totally different to luster dust. sparkles are more like sugary confetti - you would lightly smush it into the fondant when done. luster dust is like a powder that you paint on.

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Tweedy Posted 7 Nov 2006 , 9:32pm
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The product I'm talking about is like lustre dust except it is powder in glitter form.

I plan to use it to accent sugar cookies with royal icing.

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Galxcbaby Posted 8 Nov 2006 , 3:34am
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I've used plain luster dust at my work. You definately want to apply it after the icing is well dried. We use a sponge brush like you can find at pretty much an craft store, sprinkle a small amount of dust in a dish, (you only need a little since it's a little price-y), get some on the sponge and just brush it on.

Hope this helps!

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