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

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

Tip 1: Shake the bottle thoroughly to ensure the solid and liquid ingredients are well-mixed, creating an even consistency for painting. You can also open the bottle and stir the mixture with the end of your paint brush 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 have not been properly combined.

Tip 2: Take the time to play and familiarize yourself with the paints. Each color has unique pigmentation, so get a feel for how they apply. Edible surfaces vary, so experiment by painting on different mediums, 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 state.

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

Tip 4: Keep hot soapy water and paper towels on hand. When transitioning between colors, 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 with hot water.

When painting, follow these tips:

Tip 1: Don't overload your brush with paint - it's easier to build up the color than to remove excess. If a second coat is needed to achieve your desired color, wait for the first coat to dry completely. Thick paint applications will take significantly longer to dry.

Tip 2: These paints are 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.

Drying the paints:

Tip 1: Allow 24 hours for these paints to air-dry. Environmental factors like temperature and humidity can greatly affect the drying process, so be patient. Using a fan can help speed up the drying time. Improper drying can result in a bitter taste, so make sure the paints are fully dry before consuming.

Tip 2: When applying these paints to buttercream, allow ample time for drying before placing the cake back in the refrigerator.

By keeping these tips in mind and practicing with the paints, you'll be able to create beautiful and edible metallic decorations for your baked goods.

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