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Candyland Crafts

201 West Main Street, Somerville NJ 08876

Phone: (908)685-0410                               Toll Free: (877)487-4289                               FAX: (908)575-1640

 

Dusting Powders

Top quality luster, petal, sparkle, pearl & highlighting dusts

Gum Paste Flowers

Gum paste flowers shown were made at Candyland Crafts.

Try dusting with Petal Dust for basic color,

then brush over it with Pearl or Luster Dust

 to give a truly realistic appearance.

Gum Paste Flowers

These edible dusting powders are specifically for the cake decorating industry. They contain only non-toxic ingredients & are ideal for use on gum paste, rolled fondant flowers, plaques, lettering, etc. They cover a very wide range of color possibilities. They are not a food additive.

 

Intended for use in dry form, any of the powders may be mixed with oil based flavorings or alcohol for painting and highlighting. For a more permanent application, liquefy with Tylose gum glue or confectioners glaze. They give a a lifelike sheen to gum paste flowers.

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Petal Dust is used to achieve deep hues with a matte finish. When brushed on petals of white or gum paste flowers, a realistic effect is created. Mix with water, alcohol  or oil-based flavorings for painting, highlighting or deepening of colors. Contains no cornstarch. Colors intensify when mixed with liquids. Can be mixed/applied with Pearl or Luster dusts for a variety of effects.

 

Water soluble. Non toxic.

 

Luster dusts give subtle colors with a high sheen metallic-like finish. They can be used either alone, or mixed with similar colored matte dusts to create a lustrous sheen, without lightening the color. Brushed on white, they exhibit color and a metallic sheen.  Contains 2 or more of: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Carmine, Mica.

 

Not water soluble. Non toxic.

 

Sparkle dust is similar to luster dust in effect. They are a larger grain size & gives gum paste flowers a wet or dewy look, with a touch of color. Contains 2 or more of: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Carmine, Mica.

 

Not water soluble. Non toxic.

 

Pearl dust produces a shimmery luster. The Super Pearl will give flowers made from colored gum paste a glistening look. When dusted on white petals, the other pearls, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red or Violet, exhibit a subtle translucent or iridescent reflective colored sheen while displaying no apparent or strong color. They may be combined with, or applied over, Petal Dust to create custom colors or effects. Contains: Titanium Dioxide & Mica.

 

Not water soluble. Non toxic.

Highlighting Dusts

 

Highlighting Dusts come in either Silver or Gold. They enhance your creations with a very high sheen.

 

Non-edible.

 
Fondant & gum paste links

Punch Cut Decorate, Page 1  Sugar sheets, book.

Punch Cut Decorate, Page 2  Punch cutting sets, inserts, tools and accessories.

Flower Making Sets and Tools  Cut and press sets, flower forming sets and stamen sets.

Food Writing Sets  Food decorating pens and icing writers. 2 to 10 pc. sets. Perfect for fondant, gum paste, cookies and more!

Fondant Cutouts and Molds  Includes cutters, cutter/embosser sets, ribbon embossers and mold sets.

Fondant Tools and Accessories  Fondant & gum paste tools, rolling pins, roll & cut mats, smoothers, petal pads and imprint mats.

Satin Ice Fondant  Some of the world's renowned cake designers and sugar artists call Satin Ice their brand of choice for rolled fondant. available in white and colors. (vanilla). Also in chocolate.

Wilton Fondant  Wilton Ready-to-use fondant in white and  colors. (vanilla)

Ingredients and Gum Paste  Ingredients for fondant and gum paste, along with ready made gum paste for making flowers and figurines. Includes satin ice gum paste.

Powdered Dry Fondant (for Creme Centers etc) Use for candy centers, or make as a poured icing for small cakes and petite fours.

How To Make and Use Fondant  Rolled fondant preparation and application. Useful tips.

Marzipan  Marzipan is a paste made of ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites, used to mold edible flowers or fruit to decorate your cake. Marzipan can also be rolled in sheets, like fondant, and used as icing.

Dusting Powders  Petal, luster, sparkle, pearl and highlighters. Great for dusting flowers and fondant.