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Is global sugar art closing?
Yes, we are definitely closing our website. I was able to negotiate a short extension to our lease but alas the building is being sold to another manufacturing company this summer. I had planned on retiring in December but with the current crisis, it is not feasible to move a business.
Who owns Global Sugar Art?
World-renowned chef Alan Tetreault established Global Sugar Art LLC in Plattsburgh, New York in 2002.
Where is global sugar art located?
Global Sugar Art headquarters are at Plattsburgh, New York, United States.
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What happened to global sugar art?
Yes, we are definitely closing our website. I was able to negotiate a short extension to our lease but alas the building is being sold to another manufacturing company this summer. I had planned on retiring in December but with the current crisis, it is not feasible to move a business.
What are the disadvantages of Swiss meringue buttercream?
SMBC is a very stable frosting and is commonly used to fill and finish fine wedding cakes. Works like a dream under fondant. Cons: Requires some time and patience, as well as a double boiler and candy thermometer, which can be intimidating. SMBC will soften quickly in warmer conditions.
What is the difference between buttercream and Swiss buttercream?
American buttercream is sweeter than Swiss or Italian. It forms a “crust” when exposed to air – perfect for paining and piping on. Swiss Meringue buttercream is silky smooth and light. It's perfect if you're looking for a slightly less sweet buttercream.
Why does my Swiss meringue buttercream taste too buttery?
It tastes too buttery. If yours tastes like you're eating a stick of butter, perhaps your meringue wasn't whipped to stiff peaks before adding butter, or the butter was too cold, in which case it just needs some more whipping.
How do you use sugar art master elite?
Use very little powder in your royal icing. ... Activate the powder in 2-3 drops of water, mixing the color crystals and allowing them to dissolve. Add the mixture to your main batch of icing and mix thoroughly.
What is the difference between elite and master elite?
Master Elites are different from our Elites Dusts, as they are made to mix inside of your ingredients ONLY. They cannot color chocolate, as they are not fat soluble - the only exception is Black and White Master Elite which are made from FDA Compliant oxides.
Can I use Master Elite on chocolate?
Black Master Elites are highly pigmented powdered food coloring. Intended to tint royal icing, fondant, buttercream and isomalt. It is not a fat soluble product and will not work to color chocolate.
Can you paint with master elites?
Black and White Master Elites are activated colors and can be used for edible paint. The Color Solution will work with them, too.
What kind of sugar is used in sugar art?
Granulated sugar is mixed with a minimal amount of water, and is put under pressure. It hardens into a solid piece.
Is the Sugar Art FDA approved?
Edible Glitter For Cakes | FDA Compliant, Kosher Certified | THE SUGAR ART – The Sugar Art, Inc.
What is sugar art called?
Sugar art, also known as confection art, involves the creation of sculptures made entirely of sugar and sugar derivatives. Sugar art uses a combination of many different techniques of manipulating sugar including sugar lace, spun sugar, cast sugar, pulled sugar and blown sugar.
What is the difference between luster dust and petal dust?
The main difference between Luster Dust and Petal Dust is that Luster Dust adds a subtle color with a nice sheen and slight sparkle effect. Petal Dust give a deeper tone with a matte finish great for realistic details especially with gumpaste sugar flowers.
How do you make petal dust?
All you need is a little powdered sugar (10 x's Confectioners Sugar) and a few drops of food gel color. There isn't an exact recipe because you can make it any shade or amount you want. I started with a few spoonfuls of powdered sugar and added some red food gel color and mixed it in the coffee grinder.
What do you mix with petal dust?
Petal dust is most often used dry, but it can be mixed with vodka for painting, or mixed with a bit of vegetable shortening to color gumpaste or to stencil a design.
What is cake lace made of?
Sugar lace is made with edible gum which is stretchy and hard to cut. It's best to take it off the cake and cut the cake so you have pretty slices. The lace can be messy when tried to cut.
How long does cake lace last?
Cake Lace lasts months when it's kept in dry and airtight conditions. Chances are, your cake will be enjoyed well before this.
What do you use cake lace for?
We've used it on canvases and paper craft. It can still also be used on dummy cakes! I've used acrylic paint in old Cake Lace mats (only mats that will never be used for food again). Once the paint dries, it peels off just like Cake Lace and works wonderfully for crafting!
Can you put petal dust in drinks?
Mix the vodka, wine and simple syrup until well combined. Stir in the petal luster dust. Swirl the liqueur just before use, as the luster dust will settle to the bottom after a while.