Edible Shine
2 parts Vodka or Lemon Extract Flavoring
1 part Light Corn Syrup
***This is SO easy. Combine two parts vodka to one part corn syrup--mix until well combined. Then quickly use on your gum paste or fondant for lasting, fast drying shine. **I used to use a 50/50 mix, and recently changed after complaints of it being slightly tacky to the touch. Now, this is the ratio that I always use. Since the vodka evaporates so quickly, you won't want to mix the edible shine and leave sitting out for several minutes because the alcohol will evaporate from the bowl.
*****Do a test run on a scrap of fondant or gum paste that is identical to your piece, to make sure that the coating adheres as it should. In my wine bottle video, I discuss this-- Every so often, the shine doesn't adhere as it should, leaving it a little splotchy. So, always do a test patch in a discrete place first!
can I use lemon extract instead of vodka
nevermind :)
will this work to make my gumpaste leaves shinny
can i use rum for this?
Hi Sarah-- yes, you can use this on any of your gum paste or fondant pieces for shine. I do always recommend doing a test patch first just to make sure that it works to your satisfaction! ;0) - I have never used rum-- I've always used vodka. But as long as it is clear and has a high alcohol content, it should work just fine!
ok thanks as had been looking at Confectioners Glaze as was told about in a viedo on crafsty to get shin but this seemes more simple as have what i need
I am looking for a simple sugar to use on my cake before I frost it. Do you have one, Thanks
will I shine it before I cover the cake
Hi Ayomide, you can add shine to your fondant after covering your cake. You may want to test it on a small piece of fondant first to make sure that you are happy with it. Also, use it soon after mixing it up as the alcohol evaporates fairly quickly (changing the proportion of the corn syrup to vodka).
Will this work on molded chocolate to make it shine?
I Wendy, I've never tried it but I don't see why not!
Can this be used on chocolate truffles like an edible PME glaze?