[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.

[bluezebra]

Hi Bernadette have you tried speaking with you suppliers? They may have a "varnish" or "shellac" that is purposed for this.

Also, just stick and wait long enough and buttercream will be on it's way back lol.

[oldschool1982]

I remember using an apricot based gel glaze sprayed on for the sheen but that was mostly for fruit tarts and the like. I've never seen anything for an iced cake but like I said in another post it's been along time since I did any serious baking. Trends do change.

[m brown]

STEAM

a very light steam will help add sheen to your fondant.

I use a seamstress steamer, very low, very fast pass over the product.


Otherwise look into Albert Uster food shillack

[rat]

I found having the chefs put a steaming bucket of stock right underneath the cake while it is in the walk in to be extremely helpfull. LOL.

[Bernadette]

Thanks for all of your ideas. I will try steam to see if I can obtain a look that I like. I probably should stop being so fussy about the idea, since my clients are all happy, however the perfectionist in me can not let go. Thanks again to all of you.

[kbrewer]

I fill my airbrush with water and give it a very light mist, it leaves a nice shine on the cake.