Resources & Insights - Magic Sparkles & Magic Twinkles

May 15, 2026 · 9 Min read

How to Fix Too Much Edible Glitter on a Cake

Why Over-Applying Edible Glitter Is a Common Mistake Knowing how to fix too much edible glitter o...

May 12, 2026 · 9 Min read

Gold vs Silver Edible Glitter: Which Colour Works Best on Different Desserts

Gold vs Silver Edible Glitter: Why The Colour Choice Matters Gold vs silver edible glitter is one...

May 9, 2026 · 9 Min read

Can You Use Edible Glitter on Savoury Food? What Actually Works

Can You Actually Use Edible Glitter on Savoury Food Yes. Edible glitter on savoury food is a real...

May 6, 2026 · 8 Min read

How to Start a Glitter Cake Business from Home: Costs, Tools and Suppliers

Why Glitter Cake Businesses Are Growing If you have been thinking about how to start a glitter ca...

April 28, 2026 · 8 Min read

Edible Glitter for Allergen-Free Baking: What to Look for on the Label

Why Allergen-Free Edible Glitter Matters for Bakers Allergen free edible glitter for baking is no...

April 26, 2026 · 12 Min read

How to Use Edible Glitter on Fresh Fruit Without Moisture Damage

Knowing how to use edible glitter on fresh fruit is one of those skills that looks deceptively simpl...

April 24, 2026 · 12 Min read

Beyond the Sparkle: Magic Sparkles Making Truly Safe Edible Glitter for Everyone

When you pick up a jar of glitter from a baking supply shop, how do you know it is actually safe to ...

April 21, 2026 · 11 Min read

How to Create Homemade Natural Edible Glitter With Simple Ingredients

Homemade edible glitter is one of those ideas that sounds complicated but is actually very approacha...

April 19, 2026 · 11 Min read

Why Edible Glitter Fades in Humid Weather (And How to Prevent It on Cakes)

Humidity above 65% RH destabilises most sugar-based glitters within hours. The shimmer that looked p...

April 16, 2026 · 12 Min read

Kids Birthday Cake Design Ideas Using Edible Glitter

There is a moment at every kid's birthday party when the cake comes out and the room goes quiet for ...

April 13, 2026 · 12 Min read

How To Keep Cake Decorations From Melting in Warm Environments

You have spent hours on a cake. The buttercream is smooth, the glitter is perfect, the fondant detai...

March 30, 2026 · 12 Min read

Using Edible Glitter on Donuts: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you have ever scrolled past a tray of shimmering, prismatic donuts and thought "how did they do t...

March 27, 2026 · 12 Min read

101: Your Guide To Magic Sparkles Edible Glitter

If you have ever stood in a baking supply aisle staring at jars of glitter wondering which one is ac...

March 24, 2026 · 6 Min read

15 Unique Ways to Use Edible Glitter In the Kitchen and Beyond

Edible glitter has transformed how we think about food presentation. It is no longer reserved for sp...

March 21, 2026 · 5 Min read

Minimalist Cake Decoration Trends to Try Now

There is something quietly powerful about restraint. In a world where maximalism once ruled, today's...

March 18, 2026 · 8 Min read

Mica vs. Cellulose vs. Plant-Based Flakes: The Truth About Edible Glitter

Most people just grab whatever glitter looks prettiest on the shelf. And that is a problem. No...

March 15, 2026 · 10 Min read

5 Stunning Ways To Make Cupcakes Sparkle Using Edible Glitter

You want to know how to make cupcakes sparkle. Not a subtle hint of shimmer. Not 'kind of glitter...

March 12, 2026 · 8 Min read

How to Use Edible Glitter in Mocktails: Dos, Don’ts & Safety Tips

Why Edible Glitter Is Transforming the Mocktail Experience You served a drink. And the table w...

March 9, 2026 · 11 Min read

Sustainable Bakery Practices: The Complete Guide to Zero-Waste Baking

Sustainable bakery practices are no longer a nice-to-have. They are what your customers are start...

February 26, 2026 · 10 Min read

10 Instagram-Worthy Cake Designs Using Magic Sparkles Edible Glitter

You've seen those cakes. The ones that stop your thumb mid-scroll. Shimmering. Prismatic. Impossi...

February 23, 2026 · 76 Min read

Cake Decorating 101: FAQs Every Baker Should Know

What Is Cake Decorating and Why Learn the Basics? You really need to hear this. Because honest...

February 20, 2026 · 12 Min read

Luxury Cake Design Trends 2026: Silver Renaissance and Architectural Majesty

Luxury cake design trends are changing fast in 2026. And honestly? If you are still working off 2...

February 17, 2026 · 6 Min read

Synthetic Colours vs Natural Colours in Edible Decorations: What Bakers Should Know

You're standing in front of your baking supplies trying to figure out which food colouring to use. ...

February 14, 2026 · 71 Min read

What Is Edible Glitter Made Of? A Complete Guide to Sparkly, Safe Cake Decorations

When you're decorating a birthday cake or adding shimmer to holiday cookies, you've probably wondere...

February 11, 2026 · 11 Min read

Edible Glitter vs Luster Dust: Which to Use for Cakes, Cookies, and Cocktails.

When you're reaching for bakery decorating supplies to add shimmer to your latest creation, the choi...

February 8, 2026 · 11 Min read

How to Store & Preserve Edible Glitter for Best Results

You've invested in premium edible glitter to create stunning cakes and desserts, but are you storing...

February 5, 2026 · 11 Min read

Best Halal and Kosher Certified Glitters for Commercial Bakeries

Running a commercial bakery means serving diverse communities with different dietary requirements. W...

January 31, 2026 · 73 Min read

Edible vs. Non-Toxic: Is Your Cake Glitter Actually Safe to Eat?

When you sprinkle sparkle onto a birthday cake, you assume it's safe to eat. But the glitter sitting...

January 30, 2026 · 12 Min read

Is Your Glitter Legal? A 2025 Guide to E171 and Clean Label Compliance

If you've been using the same edible glitter for years without checking ingredient labels lately, yo...

January 29, 2026 · 12 Min read

Why Coverage Matters More Than Cost Per Kilo in Bakery Ingredients

When comparing suppliers for your bakery, the cheapest cost per kilo bakery ingredients might seem l...

January 28, 2026 · 12 Min read

How to Apply Edible Glitter to Buttercream, Fondant, and Chocolate: A Professional Guide

Knowing the right application techniques transforms amateur-looking cakes into stunning professional...

March 31, 2023 · 2 Min read

No E171 in our Magic Sparkles

Sarah Hadland sparked controversy a decade ago on The Great British Bake-Off when she pointed out ...

April 5, 2022 · 5 Min read

How “edible” is your food glitter?

There’s a special occasion coming up: a birthday, a wedding or an anniversary and you’re plannin...

April 5, 2022 · 1 Min read

Simply sprinkle on to enhance your foods

Kim shows how you can easily enhance your food creations by using Magic Sparkles and Magic Twinkles ...

March 30, 2022 · 1 Min read

Applying to large surfaces

Expert tips by award-winning Baker, Carol Smith founder of "Cakes by Carol" In this video, Carol ...