Flat Brush

This Cake Craft Flat Brush is a practical all-rounder for cake decorators working with edible paints, lustre dust, and gel colours on fondant and gum paste surfaces. The wide flat tip makes it ideal for broad colour washes, blending, and applying metallic lustre across large cake sections. Keep one dedicated brush per colour to avoid unwanted mixing.

Key Details

• Type: Flat brush, single
• Material: Nylon bristles, food-safe handle
• Brand: Cake Craft
• Suitable for: Edible painting, lustre dust, colour blending, and fondant decoration
• Surface use: Fondant, gum paste, sugar flowers, marzipan, and chocolate

Best For

• Applying broad colour washes or metallic lustre to fondant panels
• Painting with thinned gel food colouring on fondant
• Blending petal dust across large flower petals
• Gliding gold or copper lustre in smooth layers over cake surfaces

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a flat brush and a foam brush for cake decorating?

A flat nylon brush gives you better directional control and works well with wet edible paints and colour solutions. Foam brushes are better suited to dry-powder dusting for a softer, more diffused result. For edible painting and metallic lustre work mixed in alcohol, a flat nylon brush is the more practical choice.

What liquid should I mix with lustre dust for painting on fondant?

Mix lustre dust with a small amount of food-grade alcohol (such as vodka or clear lemon extract) to create a metallic paint. Apply with a flat brush in smooth, even strokes. Start with a small amount of liquid and add more until you reach a workable consistency.

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