In a small bowl, tap out a little luster dust. Add 1 to 2 drops of vodka and lemon or clear vanilla extract and mix well to create a paint. You must use an alcohol-based liquid. Luster dust is not water-soluble and will not fuse with water. If you plan to use dry luster dust, no preparation is required. Paint it on. Luster dust is ideal for adding shimmery color to cakes, cupcakes, petit fours or cookies made with fondant, royal icing or other frostings that dry hard to the touch.
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Using Dusting Powder with a Liquid. 1  1. Pour about a 1/4 tsp. 2  2. Use a small paintbrush, the kind used by artists, to mix the powder in the bowl or cup with a few drops of a clear alcoholic spirit or flavor extract. 3  3. Apply the paint to your fondant with the mixing brush.
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It adds a nice shimmer that isn’t too over the top… Just a little something extra for your cookies! Painting – If you want to add shimmer in a specific area of a cookie, you can mix the luster dust with a few drops of clear extract or vodka and then use it like paint.
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35 Responses to Decorating with Luster Dust (WFMW) 1  So pretty! 2  I am so thankful there are gifted people like you around Jen! 3  love this tip!  Pretty, Pretty, Pretty!!!! 1  Great cookies!  ohh love the shimmer on the cookies! they look so pretty! this is such a great way to make cookies look extra elegant and 1  special :) So sparkly, and edible!
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Mix gold or silver luster dust with your preferred 'carrier' to paint luxurious metallic detail onto cakes. Create your own shimmering creation with the help of Marina Sousa's Jeweled Wedding Cake class! Vodka: Our preferred medium.
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Make your homemade chocolates sparkle. Using a large, fluffy brush, dust dry luster dust over white, milk or dark chocolates. For more detailed work, use a small brush or a cotton swab to apply dry luster dust, or use a small brush to apply the luster dust/liquid solution.
https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-to-use-luster-dust/
I use lustre dust all of the time to accent my cookie creations. From eyeshadow, blushing cheeks it’s a fun way to add a little “bling” to your cookie creations. Thanks for reading and encouraging my cookie craziness. It means so much to be able to hang out with and learn from people who share the cookie love.
http://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/2011/12/usinglustredustcookies/
The last way to make cookies shimmer is to paint them with lustre dust. As much as I like my airbrush and lustre spray, they cannot replace good old lustre dust. As a matter of fact, I’m kind of infatuated with it. I have several colors and I want MORE!
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You can order luster dust online, but you may also find Wilton pearl dust at a local craft store. While I’m not a fan of their food coloring (you’d be much better off using Americolor), I have had some success with their pearl dust! You can use luster dust in two different ways….
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Rejuvenator spirit/color thinner: Generally for use on powder colors or luster dusts, but can be mixed with concentrated gel or paste colors. Takes a while to dry and can be a little sticky to work with. Also, can be a little costly compared to other mix substitutes!
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what kind of liquid would you use for luster dust
Vodka and lemon or clear vanilla extract can be used for luster dust. You would use vodka and lemon or clear vanilla extract for luster dust.