I love using luster dust to add a metallic shine and shimmer to my cookies. Did you know you can apply it wet OR dry?
It's a little hard to see the effect of a dry luster dust application in photos sometimes.
Think of it this way....dry luster dust is like a shimmery body powder. Wet luster dust application is like a gold lame skirt.
The wet application is perfect for when you want an opaque finish that really transforms your cookie into silver or gold. These
First Communion Chalice cookies are a great example...and the
tutorial for applying is there for you as well.
Instead of using the wet application for the keys, I kept
the cookies in the same color palette by adding the luster dust dry.
Adding the luster dust dry lets you see the original cookie color, but adds a sheer, metallic shimmer.
It really couldn't be easier. Let your cookies dry overnight, then use a clean and dry paintbrush to brush on the luster.
Can you see the difference? It's a little hard to pick up in a photo. The cookie in front has luster; the one in the back doesn't.
How about now?
The same luster dust color I used here can be found at
Sweet!
Happy lustering!
Really cool! I would have used this tip this weekend had I known. I tried applying lustre dust wet but it was just too much. It hid the pattern underneath. I think applying it dry would have been perfect but I didn't even think to try it. It doesn't flake off at all?
ReplyDeleteNope...it doesn't. :)
DeleteThanks for sharing! I can see the difference and it looks so nice. I am about to try the silver luster dust again, any day now:) Hope it "works for me, Thursday", ha ha!
ReplyDeleteI used luster last summer when I made cookies for my SIL's beach wedding. I made starfish and sand dollars, and I used gold and silver dust respectively to give the cookies a nice shell polish! Then I laid them on a bed of brown sugar so they looked like they were on the beach--so sweet. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat analogy, I'm totally with you on the difference between body shimmer and a gold lame skirt!
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ReplyDeleteI've never used luster dust...but after your post I'm going to have to give it a try! Looks fun!!
ReplyDeleteI love luster dust! I haven't made a cookie in ages...what is my problem?!
ReplyDeleteoh I love luster dust! So simple but it adds so much.
ReplyDeleteThank you for explaining this. I'm wanting to try out luster dust, and this makes complete sense to me.
ReplyDeleteGreat job photographing the luster, I can definitely see the difference! I may just need to try this on something soon!
ReplyDeleteI believe I've told you at least 30 times how talented you are. I'm going to tell you again - You are so flippin' talented, Bridget! I have used luster dust a few times and love the effect it produces.
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ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! Thanks for sharing
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ReplyDeleteAmanda
Your tips are always so helpful! I don't know what I would do without your blog :)
ReplyDeleteGreat info Bridget. Now, can you come over and just bake cookies with me in person? I need you to hold my hand.
ReplyDeleteDry lustering is my preferred way to add a little shine and sparkle!!! <3 Fantastic post!
ReplyDeleteI love adding dry luster dust to cookies... I always make too much of a mess when I use it wet.
ReplyDeleteAND, thank you for the reminder that I need to order some royal blue luster dust and food coloring for a big graduation cookie project I have coming up. :) How did you know?
Love this! I always forget that I have luster dust in my tool box! I hereby commit to using luster dust tomorrow!! I did the girl scout pledge too, did you see? ;)
ReplyDeleteI use dry Luster Dust on my cake pops all the time! Love the effect! IT really glams up the pops!
ReplyDeleteYou have got some made skills! Your artwork is beautiful and I recently realized what a work out it is working with dough! And to have such patience! I do not know how you do it . . .
ReplyDeleteCan i mix the luster dust to a boiled icing? Or it simply for painting only... tnx.. im a neopyte in baking...
ReplyDeleteCan i mix the luster dust to a boiled icing? Or it simply for painting only... tnx.. im a neopyte in baking...
ReplyDeleteHi. This is very helpful and thank you for posting this! I was wondering if you can see the luster dust on top of cocoa powder?
ReplyDeleteHi us anyone there to answer a question plz? I mixed Lustre dust with vidka and painted on a fondant cake, but it us taking ages to dry and feels sticky to touch..what can i do? Thanks
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