The Chefmaster brand of pastry airbrush paints come in a full array of colors for nearly every cake-decorating project. Chefmaster paints are similar to other brands in that they are thinner than standard coloring pastes and gels and are specifically formulated to pass through the airbrush machine without clogging it.
Product Information
Use the airbrush paints directly from the container they came in. Do not dilute airbrush paints with water. Chefmaster produces both paste colors and liquid-gel colors. Do not try to water down other Chefmaster products as a substitute for airbrush colors.
Preparation
Smooth your cake surface prior to airbrushing for a better airbrush picture. For a fondant cake, roll out the fondant evenly and use a fondant smoother to remove any trapped air bubbles. A buttercream cake should be smoothed with a cake level or spatula to ensure the area is smooth. As the airbrush paint can be used to spray either large areas such as a background fill or fine details such as outlining, any imperfections will show up in the final design.
Special Mixtures
For large areas that require a special mixture of different Chefmaster airbrush colors, write down the percentage of each color that went into the mix. This makes it easier to retouch and ensure that the paints will match.
Basic Colors
If a complete airbrush color set is not available, you can use the three basic colors of red, yellow and blue to form many other colors, including black, brown, purple and orange. For pastel shades, add a touch of white to the mixture.
