Luster Dust for Cake Decorating - A Sugary Craft

Luster dust is used to add a tinge of color, sparkle and shine to the fondant cakes. Either you can brush on dry, mix it with clear spirits or lemon extract and paint cakes smoothly. Even beverages such as cocktails, champagnes, beer or any other drink can be made attractive by adding these luster dusts. Luster dust is perfect for dusting onto cakes and other edible sugar crafts items such as sugar flowers, frills, butterfly, borders, figures and so much more. Luster dust for cake decorating has been popular with cake bakers around the world. The cakes are given a real look by adding a slight shine, depth and decorative finish. All you need is a soft dry brush to apply to your cakes. Edible luster dust can be mixed together to create perfect colors. Luster dust in cake decorating can be made more interesting by adding luster dust with alcohol, preferably vodka, for even application and intense color.

Is Luster Dust Safe For Consumption?

Most luster dust is labeled non-toxic which means if you consume these, they won’t harm you. But this again depends on the brand and color that you are using. You have to keep in mind that if something has been labeled nontoxic doesn’t necessarily mean that they are safe for consumption. You should look for luster dust that has also been labeled “food grade”. There are certain colors which are not meant for consumption and are labeled “not for consumption” or “for decorative purpose only”.  In such cases, you can use these colors only on cake elements which would not be consumed. Non-toxic dusts should not be used to cover the entire cake, cookie or any part of the cake that are meant to be consumed. It is advisable not to rely solely on what you see listed on a website as “edible” or “food safe”. You must double check and be sure each dust is truly food approved by your own country’s laws. You may also contact the manufacturer if you have any doubt. Precaution is always better than cure.

There are several brands of luster dust in the markets but unfortunately, most of them are not labeled with their ingredients. Also, different shades of luster dust may not carry the same ingredients. Commonly mentioned ingredients are titanium oxide, iron oxide, mica and carmine. Some may also contain chromium oxide and iron blue. You will find plenty decorating dust in online stores, cake decorating stores and also those candy supply stores. By visiting your local stores, you can yourself check the color and texture of the luster dusts and buy them instantly. There are few craft stores who also sell these decorating dusts. But if you can’t find your preferred color in local stores, you can easily place decorating dusts order online.  When you place decorating dusts order online, all you have to do is relax and bake your cake until they arrive to add that luster to your cakes.