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Originally Posted by Bernadette  Hi everyone, I am new to cheftalk and very excited to have a forum to discuss things with. I am a cake decorator. I grew up standing between my mom and a cake, (she also was a cake decorator). However, the days of buttercream are leaving and fondant it the new greatest thing. I like working with fondant however here is my issue:
I am looking for a hint: I need the name product that is out there to use as an overspray for fondant. I prefer the matte appearance, however, several clients like the glossey appearance. I have researched the issue and I have done an overspary of everclear and other vodka items. I have also tried other items that I have picked up here and there after receiving the ideas from books or computer research. I have yet to find a product that I truly like. I have used the luster dust and pearl finish and on and on. Which the sparkle is pretty, but the fondant returns to the matte finish when dry. Does anyone have a suggestion? 
Please email me with your suggestions at btymitz@yahoo.com or a response to this would be wonderful. Thanks for your time. |
that rolled "fondant" is fondant in name only, real fondant is a different thing altogether,
its kneaded, loosened with some hot water , warmed and poured.
It will be very shiny if not overheated, apprentices are taught to work it in the saucepan with their bare hand, this prevents it from overheating.
To be used over a cake the cake must be covered with a thin layer of marzipan first, applied the same way as rolled fake fondant.
Fondant is sold in 50lb blocks at any supply house.
You can make your own simply by boiling sugar and a bit of corn syrup to soft ball and work it in a mixer with a paddle til it turns white.
Or buy Dri-fond and add hot water to suit.