Glitter for cakes wanted to buy

[obbie]

Hi, where do i buy glitter for cakes, online would be better.
DD birthday in 3 weeks.

Or any shops that you could recommend, that I could ring..

Thanks,
Robyn

[goldfish]

Hi Obbie - would either of these help?


http://bakingpleasures.com.au/c12/Edible-Sprinkles-Glitter-Pearls#/

or here   http://www.cakesaroundtown.com.au/catalog/cake-decorating-glitters-rainbow-dust-c-1_17.html?     

[gertbysea]

These ppl  have some stuff  Robyn . I could go and have a look if I know what you want. Right near my favourite Thai restaurant so no burden. LOL!  Also right next door to,the Enviromart.

http://www.bcsnq.com/    Can always post it up to you. If you find a place here I will go see.

Gert

[EmeraldSue]

This is where I buy most of my cake decorating supplies http://www.carolines.com.au/edible-glitter.html

[obbie]

Thanks, my daughter will be happy..

[trudy]

Obbie, I used to make heapes of this when I did cake decorating.  It's cheap to make and will keep in a sealed container for years.

GLITTER
To 3/4 cup water dissolve 5 teaspoons gum arabic powder.  Add colour if desired.
Brush onto dinner plates and put into a hot oven, turn oven off and leave until dried.

Hope this helps
PS Gum Arabic is available at cake decorating stores and some chemists.

[goldfish]

Thanks, Trudy . .had no idea you could make it at home . .  After I saw your suggestion googled the idea and among others came up with this one . .

http://www.lindyscakes.co.uk/2011/08/08/making-edible-metallic-glitter-a-recipe/

[maddy]

WoW...thank you Trudy & Goldfish 
I spend a fortune on this stuff! 

[obbie]

Thanks Trudy and Goldfish...

[fundj&e]

i have been playing  around with coloured sugars

[EmeraldSue]

Uni, I often use coloured sugars too for sprinkling on vanilla biscuits before baking, or on cupcakes. I just put some sugar in a ziploc bag with some food colouring and then rub the colour through. I then cut a corner out of the bottom of the bag and use to sprinkle on the biscuit/cake.

[fundj&e]

b 4 baking ES, does the colour run ?

[EmeraldSue]

I havent had any problems with the colour running, but I havent used really vibrant colours.