How To Steam & Achieve Glossy Shiny Lustred Coloured Gumpaste Sugar Flowers Cake Decorating Tutorial

[@rl2267]

Thank you so much, been wandering how they get those cakes lovely & shiny with beautiful colours, I thought they paint them. That’s an “aha!” moment for me, cheers!

[@GourmetGateaux]

Hi there, Yes, it would be the steaming. It works like a charm. You're very welcome. I'm happy it helped😊!

[@الكيكديزاينباسهلالطرق]

Bravo 👏... Amazing tik nique

[@celinedavid6222]

Does the piece (here the rose) keeps it's glossy even if there is no powder color on it? I would like to get a glossy white piece without any food colouring. Is that possible? Thank you for your reply

[@GourmetGateaux]

Hi there, Yes it does. Just steam it as normal, and let it dry. You can do this twice if need be but make sure it's completely dry before doing the second. 😊

[@marvellousmarv2775]

beautifully crafted

[@GourmetGateaux]

Thank you!!🙏

[@irenemason3830]

I always did the dusting first then steamed it but never this method. Does this keep the petal dust on then doing it this way no need to steam again?

[@GourmetGateaux]

Hi Irene, This method is only used if you're using Lustre Powders. For dusting you're already doing it right. 😊

[@irenemason3830]

@@GourmetGateaux Thank you.

[@marthaschaeffer9664]

I love it !!!! Thank you 💕

[@nellyssweettreats3113]

Why do you steam first then dry, why not just put it on dry fondant?

[@GourmetGateaux]

Hi there, The dry lustre will give you a totally different result and will not be a solid colour like pictured. You will probably just have the shine coming through from the lustre if added dry but not the colour. Steaming the flowers/cakes provide the lustre to adhere to it nicely without it coming off and achieving a more solid colour along with that shine. Hope that helps.😊

[@helenmatthews7556]

@@GourmetGateaux yes thank you. How long do you leave to dry after steaming before applying lustre?

[@GourmetGateaux]

I would leave them for around 15 - 25 minutes atleast depending on how much you steam them.😊

[@omokukpoadebiyi2316]

Wao beautiful

[@farahalvi9270]

Beautiful

[@madelyneg9029]

I love it ❤ Thanks for sharing

[@GourmetGateaux]

You're welcome.😊

[@katevines721]

Beautiful x

[@GourmetGateaux]

Thank you!!💞. X

[@naomiterry7873]

How far in advance can I make these for a june wedding 2021? And I'm using this technique for the rose leaves the roses are actually just butter cream..will that look good together if I use sugar paste leaves but buttercream roses? Thanks!!

[@GourmetGateaux]

You can make these as far in advance as you like. As long they are stored correctly (away from humid conditions) they last a very long time. This technique will work only with the leaves but yes they will look great together!💖

[@deeznutz1362]

Fabolous 😍😍😍