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post #1 of 8
1/11/13 at 8:49am
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Relatively new to the cake decorating, was wondering if anyone can tell me how to add sparkle to fondant safely. I have seen cakes covered in fondant that appear to have a glitter effect. Any help on this would be much appreciated. Many thanksicon_smile.gif

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post #2 of 8
1/11/13 at 9:37am

I use the Wiltons pearl dust when I want a sparkle..It works beautifully and is food safe :)

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“If I was made of cake I'd eat myself before somebody else could.”
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post #3 of 8
1/11/13 at 11:01am
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Yes I use that too...but have seen cakes with sparkle inside the fondant not brushed over the surface.

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post #4 of 8
1/11/13 at 12:21pm

Then...it was kneaded into the fondant maybe?

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post #5 of 8
1/11/13 at 3:44pm

If you can post a photo, that would help us "diagnose" what you're seeing. 

 

In some cases, it could be sanding sugar.

 

If it's Disco Dust, it renders the product INEDIBLE, unless the "sparkling" parts can be completely removed befor serving.

 

Rae

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post #6 of 8
1/11/13 at 3:50pm
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Ah..it imight just be sanding sugar it looks like sugar now I think about it. Does that just sit on top of the fondant or how do you apply it >

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post #7 of 8
1/11/13 at 8:12pm

You can put a coating of piping gel, thinned corn syrup, or gum glue on the fondant and "pat" on/sprinkle on the sugar.

 

Rae

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They say that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it is not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance.--Terry Pratchett (b.194
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post #8 of 8
1/12/13 at 10:59am
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Thank you so much for your speedy reply x Will defo try this x

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