Metallic Rose Gold Edible Art Decorative Cake Paint, 0.5 Ounce (15 Milliliters)

Before you start using Edible Art Metallic Decorative Paint by Sweet Sticks, there are a few important tips to keep 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 paint brush before shaking. Be sure to shake the bottle each time before using the paint, including in between painting sessions. If the paint appears transparent, it means the ingredients haven't fully mixed together.

Tip 2: Take the time to play with your paints and become familiar with them. Each color has different pigmentation, so get a feel for how each one behaves. Edible surfaces come in all varieties, so experiment by painting on different mediums - the metallic paints can be applied to fondant, crusted buttercream cakes (when chilled), sugar cookies, marshmallows, confectionery, ganache, modeling chocolate, macarons, and fruits. However, avoid using these metallic paints on Italian or Swiss meringue buttercream, as those surfaces prevent the paints from properly 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: Always have hot soapy water and paper towels on hand. When finished using one color, gently wash your brush and dry it immediately with a paper towel. You can also wash the brush with dishwashing liquid in your hand, then rinse it with hot water.

When it comes to the painting process, there are a couple more tips to keep in mind. Tip 1: Don't overload your brush with too much paint - it's easier to build up the color than to try and remove excess. If a second coat is needed (depending on your desired color), wait for the first coat to dry fully before applying more. Thick coats of paint will take significantly longer to dry.

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

Finally, let's discuss drying the paints properly. Tip 1: Allow 24 hours for these paints to fully air-dry. Environmental factors like temperature and humidity can greatly impact the drying process, so be patient and allow sufficient time. Using a fan can help speed up the drying, but be aware that if the paints aren't dried correctly, you may be left with a bitter taste. Always keep in mind what surfaces these paints are compatible with before beginning your project.

Tip 2: When using the metallic paints on buttercream, be sure to allow ample drying time before placing the cake back in the refrigerator.

By keeping these tips in mind, you'll be able to work with Edible Art Metallic Decorative Paint by Sweet Sticks and achieve beautiful, professional-looking results on a variety of edible surfaces.

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