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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

Flower Making Sets and Tools

 Cut and Press sets, Flower Forming sets, Stamen sets.

Food Writing Sets 

Rainbow and neon colors -  2 to 10 piece sets.

Fondant Tools & Accessories 

Includes cake stamps, cut-outs, cutter/embosser sets, mold

sets, rollers & smoothers, flower stamens, decorative punch set.

Fondant, Satin Ice, Ingredients, Decorating 

Ready-to-use white & colors, ingredients such as glucose,

gum/sugar paste, brush on colors, icing writers.

Powdered Dry Fondant

 Use for candy centers, or mix and apply as icing for Petit Fours.

How to Make and Use Fondant

Rolled fondant preparation and application. Useful tips.