Metallic Glamorous Gold Edible Art Decorative Cake Paint 1.7 Ounce (50 Milliliters)

Before you start painting with Edible Art Metallic Decorative Paint by Sweet Sticks, keep these tips in mind:

Tip 1: Shake the bottle well to ensure the solid and liquid ingredients mix together, forming an even consistency for painting. You can also open the bottle and stir the mixture with the end of your paintbrush before shaking. Remember to shake the bottle each time before using the paint, including between painting sessions. If the paint appears transparent, it means the ingredients haven't mixed properly.

Tip 2: Take the time to play with the paints and become familiar with them. Each color has different pigmentation, so get a feel for how each one behaves. Edible surfaces can vary, so experiment by painting on different materials such as fondant, chilled crusted buttercream cakes, sugar cookies, marshmallows, confectionery, ganache, modeling chocolate, macarons, and fruits. Avoid using these metallic paints on Italian or Swiss meringue buttercream, as the surfaces prevent the paints from air-drying, leaving them in a liquid form.

Tip 3: These Metallic Paints work best with wide, flat brushes that have soft bristles.

Tip 4: Have hot soapy water and paper towels on hand. When you've finished with one color, gently wash your brush and dry it immediately with a paper towel. Alternatively, you can wash the brush with dishwashing liquid in your hand, then rinse it with hot water.

Now, let's look at the painting process:

Tip 1: Don't overload your brush with paint. It's easier to build up the color than to remove it. If you need a second coat (depending on your desired color), wait for the first coat to dry. Thick coats of paint will take much longer to dry.

Tip 2: This paint is designed to be used straight from the bottle. If you need to thin the paint, you can add a drop of 95-percent high-grade alcohol.

Drying the paints:

Tip 1: Allow 24 hours for these paints to air-dry. The drying process can be greatly affected by factors like temperature and humidity, so be patient and allow sufficient time. You can use a fan to speed up the drying, but make sure the paints are dried correctly to avoid a bitter taste. Remember to check what surfaces these paints can be used on before you begin.

Tip 2: When using these paints on buttercream, allow time for drying before placing the cake back in the fridge.

By following these tips, you'll be able to get the most out of your Edible Art Metallic Decorative Paint and create stunning, professional-looking results on a variety of edible surfaces.

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