Hi all-

I have been asked to do a 50th wedding anniversary cake for my hubby's Aunt & Uncle. It's going to be 3 tiers, stacked construction and I need to incorporate gold into it. I was thinking maybe gold roses. I have seen the luster dust, but don't know how to use it. Would this be the thing to us and if so- any tips or tricks to share?

If there is something else out there for me to use, please share your ideas! Thanks a bunch!!!!

Yes, you can use gold luster dust mixed with a drop of vodka (or any clear alcohol) to a thin paste consistency. Then paint it on fondant or gumpaste roses. After it dries, you can sparingly dry-brush on some pearl dust for a fantastic look.

Alternately, you can brush the gold luster dust on dry for a glimmery effect. This choice would look great if you started with cream color roses rather than white.

My favorite "gold" luster dust is the color SUPER GOLD made by Pfeil & Holing....it's sold at:

http://www.cakedeco.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_main.html?p_catid=126

I get it at my local store...you might be able to also. Any other gold I ever tried wasn't as bright as this. Have fun!

this is going to be an all buttercream cake per their request- they don't want fondant. How is it used then?

Lustr dust works great on royal icing. Painting the roses gold tends to look a bit over the top but I found when I did my cousins wedding cake, white or cream roses with a bit of gold dry brushed over the edges gives a beautiful effect