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sandtzmom75
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Joined: May 01, 2007
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Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:47 pm |
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I have tried vodka and vanilla extract and I always end up dry brushing my fondant with the luster dust. How do get that really good paint from that stuff like you see on the cake shows? Or can you buy it somewhere premade?? I know you can buy gold and silver spray paint but I want to be able to use a brush with it and have it look all shiny and metallic.. Thanks  |
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sweetflowers
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Joined: Dec 21, 2006
Posts: 443
Birthday: Nov 01
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Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:54 pm |
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I don't use Vanilla extract, the alcohol content isn't high enough. I use vodka, but not too much to get good coverage. Alot of the decoartors on food network use an airbrush. But I've seen Colette Peters do it and she uses lemon extract. |
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mjballinger
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Joined: Mar 22, 2007
Posts: 386
Location: PA
Birthday: Oct 14
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Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:01 pm |
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I think a lot of people use lemon extract. I use almond extract, because I love the way it smells! |
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mjballinger
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Joined: Mar 22, 2007
Posts: 386
Location: PA
Birthday: Oct 14
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Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:01 pm |
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I think a lot of people use lemon extract. I use almond extract, because I love the way it smells! |
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Chef_Stef
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Joined: May 11, 2006
Posts: 1754
Location: At my desk, in the garden, or in the kitchen
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Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:26 am |
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I've tried vanilla, vodka, and lemon extract, and I always go back to the lemon extract. The vanilla is too streaky, and vodka makes the cake too wet because the alcohol content is too low. Lemon extract has an "oil"-ness about it that just makes a very nice paint texture.
I've heard of people using Everclear too, but it's hard to find. |
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Ironbaker
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Joined: Apr 25, 2005
Posts: 2288
Location: Atlanta, GA
Birthday: Oct 02
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Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:54 pm |
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Everclear or lemon extract. |
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