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amymc54
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Joined: May 09, 2008
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Fri May 09, 2008 7:15 pm |
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I am new to the cake decorating arena but am excited on my journey. the only thing I am having trouble w/is getting a real red and a real black. When i mix them with white i get pink and grey. My teacher told me to use hot pink w/the red and that would work............NOT. Then mix brown with black? it's more charcoal. If anyone has any helpful hints that would be great!!!!!!!!!
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SugarLand
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Joined: Jan 23, 2008
Posts: 21
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Fri May 09, 2008 8:33 pm |
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what brand colors are you using and what shades? |
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Cake_Princess
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Joined: Nov 01, 2004
Posts: 1922
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Fri May 09, 2008 8:33 pm |
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If you are using Wilton gel paste you need a lot. Keep adding, eventually it will be a deep shade. Also it will deepen a bit over time. |
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jonicca
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Joined: Feb 07, 2008
Posts: 79
Location: Illinois
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Fri May 09, 2008 9:09 pm |
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I would leave Wilton colors alone. . .that's what I did. Look at some online stores and get SUPER BLACK and SUPER RED. I think mine are  Americolor but I'm not sure. |
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apetricek
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Joined: Jul 27, 2007
Posts: 97
Location: PA
Birthday: Sep 12
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Fri May 09, 2008 9:25 pm |
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I agree Americolor is AWESOME!!! They work the best, and do not leave the paste taste to your icing, or fondant etc... |
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Texas_Rose
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Joined: Feb 26, 2008
Posts: 535
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Fri May 09, 2008 9:27 pm |
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If you're using Wilton then you need a lot of color to get red...sometimes it will take a whole little tub to make a batch of red. I have only made small amounts of black but I never have trouble getting black.
Some things color more easily than others. For me, royal icing has vibrant colors and doesn't take a lot of color, but buttercream sometimes needs a lot of color. |
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luthien3
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Joined: Mar 22, 2005
Posts: 30
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Fri May 09, 2008 9:41 pm |
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Wilton needs A LOT of pigment- remember that this affects the texture/consistency of your fondant or buttercream. I use Sugarflair or Cake Craft colours. For black I always start with a chocolate base (either fondant or buttercream) this just cuts back a bit on the amount of colour I am using. |
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amymc54
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Joined: May 09, 2008
Posts: 4
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Fri May 09, 2008 9:53 pm |
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thanks much. i am using wilton paste but will definitely try other brands and types such as gels!!!! |
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tdybear1978
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Joined: Oct 17, 2006
Posts: 630
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Fri May 09, 2008 10:07 pm |
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I use the Americolor and get very rich red and black |
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