How to Paint a Cake With Luster Dust

[@carouselcakes6237]

Thankyou so much for showing & telling us all about the equipment/products you use. So many videos show us how to do something but not what to do it with. ❤️ from England

[@BonnieVaughn]

I love watching you, I am a very visual learner and you have helped me so much.

[@laurelbrown6527]

just going to mix with gin hope it works will let u know . thanks for the idea .

[@hendalkaj477]

It looks so pretty, thanks for your sharing 😍😍

[@lisaparker3968]

Many thanks! Lovely demo. I have a cake next month I need to use this technique on and I didn't know how to do it.

[@naaameley4409]

This is really beautiful

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Thank you!

[@sjean1979]

Can u tell me please, where you bought your brushes? I have been looking for some thick ones like those. Thanks in advance.

[@miraashkar6195]

Thank you, I am going to try this. Enjoyed your video and explanations.

[@nuevagan9173]

Is that not applicable on buttercream?

[@vanogrady4804]

That was a great demo. Thanks for sharing.

[@markbrookes5711]

Hi is this luster dust edible. Some videos on youtube say it's not edible and I am thinking what is the point if you can't eat the cake afterwards?

[@itsgoodforthesoul9749]

yes it is

[@saherfaizi9401]

I just love this video. Can you plz tell where i can find this brush, its bristles should be hard or soft

[@tianabasile1507]

Thank you for a great tutorial. If I can't find the grain alcohol can I replace with vodka?

[@feadogmhor5170]

Tiana Basile don’t know if you still care 😅but yes, vodka works just as well

[@louisemeadows2611]

With the final brushing, with the very light brush, are you applying it with a dry brush or damp like the others? Also, are you able to use a different alcohol if you can't find ever clear? For example, vodka? Or another thigh alcohol content liquid like that? Thank you :)

[@mikecathy3875]

Where can a purchase that super luster dust in that large quantity container ? Thx so much 👍🏻

[@allclaims8343]

Thank you so much for sharing! I love the look, and can't wait until I get to try my hand at it!

[@gamerlady1860]

hello! I'm wondering if this is doeable on buttercream frosted cakes?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Margarita, I've never tried this technique on buttercream. If you try it, please let us know how it worked out.

[@bettybyrne1481]

savannahcustomcakes

[@lindanimated]

Hi Minette! I know it's been a while since this video was published, but if you're still reading comments, I have a question for you. Do you think I could use this technique with a stencil? As in, painting on the cake with the lustre dust/alcohol paint like one might do with royal icing over the stencil. I thought it might be a lovely multi tier cake idea to have some tiers completely covered in gold and some just with images stenciled in gold.

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

I think it would work with a stencil

[@FarrahBlvd]

What brand of luster dust is that? Iv never seen it sold in such large quantity

[@misshobbit1]

Thank you so much for this tutorial,I wanted to surprise my son and daughter-in-law to be with a special wedding cake and this is just what I was looking for. What brand of luster dust is that? Iv never seen it sold in such large quantity?

[@user-ov4wu7dw5i]

hi. can this be fine on chocolate covered Oreo?

[@RealisticCakes]

Thank you for this tutorial Miss Minette! What type of fondant do y'all use? -Cindy Mae

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Hi Cindy Mae, currently I use Massa Americana.

[@Darvelicia]

Hello Savannahcustomcakes, can you use this method on white ganache? Loving all you tips, thank you so much!!!

[@ExodusWaterGAL]

can you use a wider brush, or a a special roller?

[@robertgardner7478]

such a beautiful look...my question is, can you eat it, or is it just for looks and you have to peel the fondant off before you eat the cake

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Yes, if it's an edible luster dust, you can eat it.

[@nejuaalnimer1132]

Once the painted cake is dry, can you store it in the refrigerator overnight? Also, do you know about how long it would take to dry?

[@maryleo9945]

Can the gold cake go with any colur by mixing the gold .

[@rodiyatafesojaiye6957]

Thank you so much for your time. Please can i use this on buttercream?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Hi! I haven’t tried this technique with buttercream. Sorry I can’t help.

[@suziann50]

what brand of luster dusts are you using? Where can we order from online if we don't live in a large city?

[@denisemonteirodeabreu8686]

estou admirada com o seu trabalho!!!! vc usou extrato de limão,alcool de cereal. esse po amarelo seria oque? Obrigada e parabens!

[@triciawaring6626]

can I do this on buttercream frosting

[@KristySamone]

Very pretty! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@bentleygodmom]

Love this thanks minette

[@wendylynne641]

Love it.. Thank you.. Can't wait to try this... Shared to on our wall.. ^.^

[@charte6112]

Can I do brush embroidery on top of this ?

[@ingridvangroningen2168]

Beautiful

[@chefavian6294]

how and what would I buy to do a cake in gold using the luster dust

[@sarahdecker4104]

Where do you buy your luster dust? And what is the brand? And does is come in gold? Thank you!!!

[@itsgoodforthesoul9749]

you can get it on amazon or ebay

[@RoqueBrothers]

HI, I'm from the Philippines, can I use a substitute for grain alcohol? I have never encounter grain alcohol here in our place.

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

+Peach Javier Hi Peach! You can use lemon extract or vodka to paint on cake with. Thank you for watching.

[@MSafi-fc4rk]

or rose water

[@s.anderson9606]

Hi, Is there anyway you can do this with buttercream?

[@dianamanzanares6295]

Hi thank you for your video. Want to ask if it is possible to do this with an airbrush or only with brushes?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

You probably can...I don't have an airbrush.

[@Sali14-l5f]

Bonjour madame le gâteau ils est couvert avec la pâte à sucre ????

[@kim.x2124]

Could you use dust/alcohol mixture in an airbrushing tool? Or would it clump up in it..

[@lindsayhall481]

that will clog up an airbrush.theres white pearl airbrush u can buy if ur just looking for a faint shine and not a color painting.

[@geraldinegarcia9307]

Is luster dust editable?

[@Rogirlie]

Can you do the same on buttercream?

[@miraashkar6195]

Is it powder dust you used for the final cover

[@samanthapatanjo]

Can u use water instead of that lemon stuff

[@zahraamostafa438]

is there any other other solution with no alcohol cause i can't drink it or eat it ???

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

You can use lemon extract

[@heatherdanielle85]

Zahraa Mostafa lemon extract is alcohol. Any extract has an alcohol content. I have never come across a way to work with fondant detailing that doesn’t include alcohol. I think it important to remember that the whole idea of using alcohol here is that it evaporates very quickly and so won’t turn your fondant to mush like water will. Any alcohol content left on the cake would be virtually nothing.

[@umeramirza3173]

Hi Minette, Thats really a very good tutorial. I have a question regarding use of Alcohol. Due to religious reason i can't use alcohol. is there any substitute to alcohol? thanks

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Thank you! Lemon extract will work too.

[@catherinemiller8480]

what brand of luster dust r u using? and, do u think a certain brand is better than another?

[@philomena9999]

Catherine Miller i

[@bluguy2913]

Okay I have a question and I needed answered as soon as possible it's about the silver Luster Dust where can I buy that what store can or cake supply store I can get it at

[@wendyayala4454]

Hope Melendez you can order it online.. I get mine from Amazon and I get the edible one since it's going on cake😊

[@isabelbayer4350]

Lovely!!!

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Thank you Isabel!!!

[@isabelbayer4350]

Thanks to you!!!! I admire your work! Delicate and nice technique.

[@ChouxCakeStudioJacksonville]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Thank you for watching!

[@donnafields3407]

can you use this on buttercream icing cakes

[@cinemasone]

Which brush are you using?

[@NancyAhitza]

Can I use a pearl luster dust on blue fondant? Or would it cover the color?? I want to make a royal blue pearl cake and I'm not sure if I should maybe mix blue and pearl luster dust?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Try a small piece first as the luster dust will probably change the color.

[@pawpawpaw471]

hi. can u use it on buttercream icing?

[@miraashkar6195]

Is it powder dust that u used

[@muffinsgow7229]

Hun can I put the meringue in the fridge with the mixing bowl to cool down before I add the butter to make Swiss meringue buttercream ? I don’t want to over mix the meringue and still the bowl is warm

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Muffins Gow you sure can!

[@muffinsgow7229]

minetterushingcakes Thank you so much your an amazing woman I’ve added the butter and it’s very running I don’t think I left the meringue in the fridge too long 😫😫😫

[@victoriamelisa301]

What size of cake is that one ?

[@jessparra7745]

Which lustre dust did you use?

[@nehtentow490]

Can I shinny my cake with shortening?

[@denisejordan218]

What is the name of the dust you used?

[@diatriberdiatriber2919]

Hi I was just wondering if I can use lemon extract instead of vodka, AND, am I able to apply a sugar lace to a cake after this if it dries fairly quickly? Thanks a lot for the video.

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

+Diatriber Diatriber You are welcome! Yes, you can use lemon extract instead of the Everclear to paint. Lemon extract will dry very quickly, as well. Yes, you can apply sugar lace to the painted cake...just make sure it is good and dry.

[@diatriberdiatriber2919]

Thanks a lot, am really looking forward to doing this. Wish I could visit the U.S to try one of your cakes personally :) Bye for now.

[@leerainyang]

Is fondant the only type of cake covering you can paint on or can I paint a buttercream covered cake as well with luster dust?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

I have only painted fondant cakes...sorry I can't be more helpful.

[@MsBriize2U]

Can you use this stuff on regular icing? Where do I get those brushes from?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

brianna29148, I have only used this technique on fondant so can't advice you per buttercream. I buy the brushes from Michael's Arts and Crafts store.

[@askvacek]

Do you advise clients to peel off lustered fondant and not to eat it? I see some lusters are food safe and others are not. What would you advise?

[@elenapurton8310]

This lustre dust is edible and no need to remove.

[@courtneycarey8454]

Good morning! I have a question for you. Have you painted a cake using this method (grain alcohol) with modeling chocolate? If so, what is the reaction? I hate fondant and would like to pearlize a cake that is covered in modeling chocolate. Heeeelp!!

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Courtney, I'm sorry I can't be of help as I have not tried this technique on modeling chocolate. If you do, please let me know how it worked.

[@veronica8579]

I did not understand what to dusting at the end with the brush make-up? Powdered sugar? Or the same Super Pearl dust but dry? Let me know please

[@tjurlich3305]

it's just the same powder but dry :)

[@veronica8579]

Talithaz1 Barnes thanks for reply. Why you not use the lemon extract? Have always said me that, with luster color, is the best to really make the luster ... is that it?

[@muffinsgow7229]

How long does the paint take to dry hun ?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Muffins Gow not long. Maybe 5 minutes at the most.

[@muffinsgow7229]

Thank you sweet ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@JOHANNA-qd6iz]

Hi not able to buy Everclear Grain Alcohol, here in the UK what else can be used to mix the Luster Dust. ?

[@mistyamica]

+johanna johanna i use vodka x

[@JOHANNA-qd6iz]

Thank you Hayley Obeirnes, your reply has been most helpful.

[@mistyamica]

No problem xx

[@lifestylewithjess90]

thank you so much for this lesson! i was stumped to know how to show the metallic look. i wanted to ask.. I'm doing a frozen character ombre two tier cake and going to use the airbrush kit for the first time so my question is do i airbrush first then add the lustre dust or do i add the lustre look then airbrush over?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

You are very welcome Jessica! I am not sure what to tell you as I don't airbrush. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

[@lifestylewithjess90]

savannahcustomcakes thank you so much for your response, ok i guess i will have to learn it lool.. so how do you make an ombre effect on a cake without using an airbrush?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Jessica Zifodya I've only done ombre with fondant ruffles.

[@TWR_12]

What can I use as a substitute of alcohol

[@betterthanemril988]

So here’s my dilemma... I’m not 21 yet. Are there any alternatives that I can use to make similar results?

[@thecakebymildred]

lemon extract

[@32khadijah]

Can you do this with gold?..

[@hannahwong5930]

Hi minette, can we paint a buttercream cake in gold or lustre dust?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Hannah, I have never painted on buttercream...sorry I can't be more helpful.

[@hannahwong5930]

Thank you for replying! :)

[@VipFabi]

Hi! Greetings from Chile :) one question... Does this alcohol or lemon extract affect the flavor of the cake? Maybe too bitter? Thanks!!

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

+Fabi Rod Hi! I've never had anyone mention it.

[@VipFabi]

Thanks a lot! I'm trying to look for some strong alcohol here. Have a nice day!

[@DIGITALMOGULSHAY]

Where is your dust from???

[@tinacampbell327]

Can you use vodka as we can't get that brand in the uk

[@elenapurton8310]

I'm from the UK and a cake decorator too. You can use vodka or gin to mix, you can also buy a dipping alcohol from your nearest cake shop, hope this helps?

[@pawpawpaw471]

buttercream icing then vanilla extract to mix with the luster, wud it be ok?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

I've never tried this technique with buttercream. I wouldn't advise using vanilla extract to mix with the luster dust.

[@donnafields3407]

also if cake has filling can you put in frig afterwards

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Yes! We refrigerate all our cakes.

[@cathcan3335]

where did you get your turn table

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

+Cathy Adams Cathy, my turntable is made by Ateco. I bought it at a restaurant supply store in town.

[@yolandarolle6412]

does it have to be lemon extract? can it be any other flavor?

[@tamdal65]

Yolanda Rolle yes it can be almond or vanilla or any flavor you like

[@muffinsgow7229]

Can I use the lemon juice or vanilla extract as a substitute of alcohol

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Muffins Gow you can use lemon extract but not lemon juice. I think vanilla extract will make the finish look brown.

[@muffinsgow7229]

minetterushingcakes I can’t believe you replied Thank you so much Do you mind if I can message you when I need some advice as I’m new to baking and I have a wedding cake to do in March next year 😆 I shall definitely try the lemon extract instead of the vanilla By the way I love your videos I came across yesterday and watched afew with delight 🌹♥️

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Muffins Gow absolutely! I’m happy to help, if I can. Welcome to baking!

[@muffinsgow7229]

minetterushingcakes Thank you sweetie you will be the most beautiful part of this journey Thank you once again 🌹

[@darcyeddy3568]

Miss Minette can you do this on buttercream?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Darcy Eddy, you sure can! Make sure the gold is edible and your buttercream is cold!

[@teegivens1444]

Hi where can I buy luster dust in such a big quantity? !

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

tee givens, I buy large containers of pearl dust from CK Products, which is a wholesaler. Check with www.flourconfections.com, they should carry large containers of dust too.

[@manjubhagvat5576]

Osm mam Th.

[@geninegarcia-antonio5115]

hi! how many two-gram packs of shimmer powder would you use for a 6" cake and 10" cake?

[@annmarie5679]

+Genine Garcia Hi there...I also have to do a 6 and 10" tiers in gold. Can you tell me how many 2-gram packs you used? Thank you!

[@binteismaeel9358]

Same here... How much did you use then?

[@adrianapinto7152]

Hello! if the cake is padded effect is better paint it before or after the making lines, grettings from Venezuela!

[@Girly_z]

can we use edible glue and a little water instead of the alcohol?

[@MSafi-fc4rk]

rose water is better than water

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

If you don't want to use alcohol, I recommend using lemon extract.

[@kathymckay5138]

Do you have to remove the fondant before eating

[@MSafi-fc4rk]

no

[@SABRINA_IS_SLAY]

I prefer too

[@yolandarolle6412]

Can I use the attract instead of alcohol?

[@yolandarolle6412]

Can I use the extract instead of alcohol?

[@mays0alkhayat]

Yolanda Rolle yes, lemon extract

[@panjusu]

What can alcohol be replaced with if someone does not prefer alcohol at all

[@ZacandSophie]

The alcohol evaporates so you won't be consuming the alcohol. You can use an alcohol based extract if you don't want to be using vodka ect.

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Hi Suki, if you prefer, you can use lemon extract instead of alcohol. Thanks for watching!

[@msg4141]

+savannahcustomcakes ... but lemon extract also contains alcohol!

[@user-ti5bo9kg9e]

How long till it dries???

[@user-ti5bo9kg9e]

Mine is taking more than 1 hour to dry??

[@enikitaclark]

Do you offer classes?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

I teach classes at my studio in Savannah, GA. Classes are listed on our savannahcustomcakes com website.

[@kiahsocialkiahsocial8735]

woww

[@tazain0810]

Is lustre dust edible?

[@chezejay7193]

Yes can someone answer? Luster dust , is it edible?

[@angelkrys072]

ChezEjay yes, it sure is! you cannot taste it either, once it's on the cake/ edible item.

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Tazain, look for the luster dust that is labeled "food safe or edible." Not all luster dusts are made the same. If in doubt, you can always advice the customer to remove the fondant before serving.

[@azrafatima5925]

Is there any alternative to alcohol?

[@mardalinabaharom4890]

i used carbonated drink like sprite, but dont pour too much. for me it works

[@azrafatima5925]

@@mardalinabaharom4890 thanks, will surely try

[@laurielane4740]

Is it edible dust?

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

The dust I am using is edible...some of the dusts aren't edible, so be sure and check before you buy.

[@geraldinegarcia9307]

Edible?

[@elenapurton8310]

Yes 👍🏻

[@sislertx]

What about butter cream..fondant is yuck

[@Savannahcustomcakes]

Sislertx I have not tried this technique on buttercream. Thank you for watching.