What is the best way to paint fondant? Everytime I try it, my "painting" comes out streaked and uneven color... What ration of icing color and extract do I use? Should it be thinner or thicker?

Thanks!

I just add about a teaspoon of vodka to a few drops of color.

If it starts out streaky it's too thinned; just pour some of the liquid into another container and add more food color to make it more opaque.

I am interested in finding out this answer as well. And, what kind of paint brushes do you use for fine detail work?

I have found that using Americolor works best. I don't even have to thin it. (It's a liquid that I believe is really for airbrushing). I haven't done a very large surface therefore, haven't noticed any brush marks or streakiness. Maybe someone else has a suggestion.

I use my Michale's or JoAnn's coupons for quality paint brushed in the art supply section.

I mainly add vodka because it dries the food color fast without stickiness.

I normally use regular gel color and mix with enough vodka (the cheapest brand I can find) to make it thin enough to paint. The consistency is kinda hard to get at first (not as thin as a liquid) but once you get the handle of it, it's pretty easy. You know it's too thin if the color streaks. With the vodka they should dry in a day or two.

I buy my paintbrushes at Michael's too - in the fine arts department. I have several different sizes that I only use for painting.

Thank you all so much for your help! Wish me luck!

i'm wanting to start using airbrushing for my cakes. i'm wondering, what would be the kind I would want to purchase? duel feed? I have nooooo clue haha. if anyone has some helpful info i'd love an email at [email protected]

thank so much!

Good question addy... which is a good brand? Also, when painting the fondant with a vodka/colour mix, why is mine always sticky? It never seems to dry.. :{