Metallic Antique Gold Cake Paint (15ml)

Everything You Should Expect

How to Use Edible Art Metallic Decorative Paint by Sweet Sticks

Preparing the Paint

• Tip 1: To ensure even consistency, shake the bottle well before each use, and stir the mixture with the end of your paint brush if necessary. Shake again between sessions.
• Tip 2: Familiarize yourself with the paints by playing with them. Each color has different pigmentation, so test them on various surfaces. The metallic paints can be applied to fondant, crusted buttercream cakes (chilled), sugar cookies, marshmallows, confectionery, ganache, modeling chocolate, macarons, and fruits. Avoid using these paints on Italian or Swiss meringue buttercream as they won’t dry properly.

Brush and Cleaning

• Tip 3: Use wide, flat brushes with soft bristles for best results.
• Tip 4: Have hot soapy water and paper towels ready. Clean your brush gently after each color and dry it with a paper towel. You can also clean the brush by washing it in dishwashing liquid and rinsing it with hot water.

Application Tips

• Tip 1: Start with less paint; it’s easier to add more than remove it. Wait for the first coat to dry before applying a second if needed. Thick coats will take longer to dry.
• Tip 2: The paint is ready to use straight from the bottle. If needed, a drop of 95-percent high-grade alcohol can be added to thin the paint.

Drying the Paint

• Tip 1: Allow 24 hours for the paints to air-dry. Drying times can vary with temperature and humidity. Use a fan to speed up the process. Incomplete drying may leave a bitter taste. Ensure you know the surfaces the paints can be used on.
• Tip 2: For buttercream, allow the paint to dry completely before placing the cake back in the refrigerator.