CSA Color Theory & Airbrush Techniques 3

Question 1

How does high ambient humidity typically affect airbrushed fondant cake decorations?

Accepted Answer

Fondant sweats and airbrush color may bleed or fail to adhere properly

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The airbrush color dries faster and becomes more vibrant

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The airbrush color becomes more opaque and easier to control

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The fondant surface firms up and becomes easier to work on

Question 2

What stencil material is most preferred for use with an airbrush on cakes because it lies flat on curved surfaces and is easy to clean?

Accepted Answer

Mylar (plastic film)

Answer

Cardboard

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Metal sheet

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Woven fabric

Question 3

What is 'color bleeding' in airbrushed cake decoration and what is the primary prevention method?

Accepted Answer

One color spreading into an adjacent wet color area; prevented by letting each color fully dry before applying adjacent colors

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Colors darkening over time; prevented by using less color per application

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Colors fading when the cake is refrigerated; prevented by sealing with edible varnish

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The airbrush nozzle clogging mid-application; prevented by regular back-flushing

Question 4

Which airbrush technique is used to create a realistic marbled effect on fondant?

Accepted Answer

Freely spraying random overlapping swirls of multiple colors at varying distances

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Applying color in straight, evenly spaced parallel lines

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Dragging a comb tool through wet airbrushed color

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Applying successive colors through a geometric lace stencil

Question 5

In color theory, what does the term 'value' specifically refer to?

Accepted Answer

The lightness or darkness of a color

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The intensity or saturation of a color

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The warm or cool temperature of a color

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The name or hue category of a color

Question 6

Which of the following is classified as a 'warm' color on the color wheel?

Accepted Answer

Red-orange

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Blue-violet

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Teal

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Blue-green

Question 7

What type of compressor is most preferred for professional cake airbrushing due to its consistent pressure output and quiet operation?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragm (piston-free) compressor

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Pancake compressor

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Hot-air gun compressor

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Rotary screw industrial compressor