Metallic Pure Gold Edible Cake Paint 0.5 oz Decorative Art Supplies

How to Paint with Edible Art Metallic Decorative Paint by Sweet Sticks

Before You Start:

• Tip 1: Shake the bottle well to ensure a consistent mix of solid and liquid ingredients. Alternatively, you can open the bottle and stir the mixture with the paint brush before shaking. Shake the bottle every time before use, even between sessions. If your paint appears transparent, it indicates poor mixing.

• Tip 2: Take the time to explore the paints. Each color has varying pigmentation, so test them on different painting surfaces to find the right texture and coverage. Suitable surfaces include fondant, chilled crusted buttercream cakes, sugar cookies, marshmallows, confectionery, ganache, modeling chocolate, macarons, and fruits. Avoid Italian or Swiss meringue buttercream as these surfaces prevent the paints from drying.

Painting Tools:

• Tip 3: Opt for wide, flat brushes with soft bristles for the best application results.

• Tip 4: Keep hot soapy water and paper towels handy. Clean the brush after each color and dry it immediately with a paper towel. You can also wash the brush in dishwashing liquid before rinsing with hot water.

Painting Techniques:

• Tip 1: Use a light hand to prevent paint build-up. It's easier to add more color than to remove excess. Apply an additional coat if needed, allowing the first coat to dry completely. Thick coats will take longer to dry.

• Tip 2: This paint is designed for immediate use from the bottle. You can thin it with a drop of 95-percent high-grade alcohol if needed.

Drying the Paint:

• Tip 1: Allow 24 hours for the paint to air-dry. Conditions like temperature and humidity can significantly affect the drying process. A fan can speed up the process. If the paints are not dried correctly, they may leave a bitter taste. Ensure you only paint on surfaces listed in the product instructions.

• Tip 2: When painting with buttercream, allow sufficient drying time before refrigerating the cake.