A magical product called Luster Dust turns common confectionery into dazzling conceptual art. Using Kemry’s Luster Dust creatively can improve the appearance of your sweets, regardless of whether you are a professional baker, home baker, or chocolatier.
Our luster dust is a premium, reliable option for enhancing the sparkle and beauty of cakes, chocolates, cookies, and even drinks. We will look at three amazing methods to use Luster Dust in this tutorial to get creative and striking effects.
- Dry Brushing for a Gentle, Attractive Glow
Ideal for: Royal icing biscuits, fondant decorations, cakes, and chocolates.
One of the simplest and most efficient methods for applying Luster Dust is dry brushing. This method adds a delicate gloss to the surface of candies, giving them a posh, expertly completed appearance.
How to Apply:
- Make sure your confection’s surface is dry (hardened icing, fondant, or chocolate work best).
- Pick up a tiny bit of Luster Dust with a soft, clean brush that is suitable for food.
- Use soft, steady strokes to gently brush over the surface.
- For a more vivid shine, layer several coats.
Innovative Applications:
- Wedding Cakes: Applying silver or gold paint A refined metallic look is produced when Luster Dust is applied over fondant.
- Chocolates & Truffles: Dust molded chocolates with gold or bronze Luster Dust to give them an opulent sheen.
- Royal Icing Cookies: For a sophisticated appearance, add a pearl or shimmer finish to designs.
Intricate sugar decorations seem more realistic and polished when highlighted and given depth using the dry brushing technique.
- Using luster dust as Wet Paint to Create a Vibrant Metallic Effect
Ideal for: Chocolate decorations, cakes, cupcakes and cookies with colorful painting.
Mix luster dust in any type of liquor to get metallic shining paints. Wet painting with Luster Dust is the best option if you want a rich, vivid metallic finish. This technique produces a paint-like consistency that enables thorough surface coverage and intricate designs.
How to Apply:
- Combine a few drops of clear alcohol (lemon extract or vodka work best) with a small amount of Luster Dust. The shimmer is all that remains after the alcohol swiftly disappears.
- Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and paint-like.
- Paint designs or coat complete decorations with a fine, food-safe brush.
- Before handling, let it dry for a few minutes.
Innovative Applications:
- Gold and Silver Lettering: For a sophisticated look, paint sophisticated calligraphy on cakes or biscuits.
- Hand-Painted Details: Give fondant cakes creative touches or flower patterns.
- Metallic Cake Drips: For a stunning appearance, paint Luster Dust over white chocolate drips rather than using conventional chocolate drips.
- Chocolate Decorations: To add a gourmet touch, coat chocolate pieces with Kemry’s 27+ shades of luster dust.
- Adding luster dust to Drinks to Create a Sparkling Drink Effect
Ideal for: milkshakes, coffee, champagne, cocktails, and festive drinks
Luster Dust can be used to make attractive, shimmering drinks in addition to solid desserts. Drinks that have a bit of Luster Dust added to them have a sparkling, whirling appearance that is both enchanting and opulent.
How to Apply:
- To a glass of liquid (juice, coffee, champagne, or cocktail), add a pinch of Luster Dust.
- Gently stir to produce a shimmering effect.
- Serve right away for the greatest presentation.
Innovative Applications:
- Cocktails and Champagne: Use pearl or gold luster dust to lend a unique touch to signature beverages.
- Add some luster dust to milkshakes and lattes for a playful, photogenic look.
- Themed Party Drinks: For Halloween, Christmas, or birthday party drinks, use Kemry’s 27+ shades of Luster Dust.
A quick and easy method to add a touch of luxury and specialness to any event is to add luster dust to drinks.
When it comes to improving the appearance of your confections, Kemry’s Luster Dust is revolutionary for chefs & bakers. You may make incredibly stunning desserts and drinks that will make an impact by using these three techniques: dry brushing, wet painting, and blending into beverages. The ideal solution to accomplish your chosen look is Kemry’s Luster Dust, whether you are going for a dramatic metallic finish or a delicate shimmer.
Encourage your imagination and try out various hues and methods. There are countless options, and you may elevate your confections to new heights with a little creativity. Give these tips a try now and see how much more brilliant your desserts become.