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Charmed1
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Joined: Jun 12, 2006
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:00 am |
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Hi Everybody! Happy Friday!
I have a wedding cake due next Saturday. They want white buttercream with red roses. I thought I would make my roses and freeze them to get a jump on things. How do I get my icing really red, like American Beauty Rose Red? I made icing and used 2 jars Red Red, and it still looks kind of pink/orange. I figured I would wait a couple of hours to see if it darkens up.
You are all so helpful, can you share a secret, or tell me what I am doing wrong? Thank you very much, any help is welcome and appreciated!
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finnox
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Joined: Oct 22, 2006
Posts: 496
Location: Conroe, Texas
Birthday: Jul 27
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:06 am |
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Well I just keep mixing till its red but if you said you put 2 jars of Red Red in it then I wouldnt put anymore. I have also heard of just letting it sit for a couple of hours and it should darken up maybe you could add a little of a darker color? |
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Charmed1
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Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 35
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:09 am |
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Thank you Finnox, do you think bergundy would be a good choice for a darker color? |
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noreen816
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Joined: Sep 19, 2006
Posts: 372
Birthday: Aug 16
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:12 am |
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This is off topic but are your roses buttercream? If so I don't know if you should freeze them, I froze buttercream roses once and when they defrosted, the condensation made them "melt"... I put them in an airtight container and it still heppened. |
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Charmed1
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:18 am |
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OMG! I didn't even think of that! It's a good thing I had problems with the color, maybe a blessing in diguise. So much for getting a jump start on my roses!
Thank you very much for the info! It probably saved me alot of frustration and time!  |
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awolf24
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Joined: Apr 07, 2006
Posts: 1727
Location: Michigan
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:35 am |
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Americolor Super Red - all the red in my photos was done using Americolor Super Red. It is great stuff. |
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Charmed1
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Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 35
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:00 pm |
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That's the color! Thank you awolf24!
Your cakes are beautiful! I will have to get some tomorrow {after I find out where to get it}. 
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pinknlee
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Joined: Jan 26, 2005
Posts: 460
Location: Lincoln City, Oregon
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:15 pm |
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I am currently doing a wedding cake and doing lots of roses. I started doing them on Tuesday. I put them in the firdge in an airtight container they are fine.
I tried making red once and it tasted horrible. I don't know if your color is no flavor but be sure to taste it if it not. |
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WendyB
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Joined: Feb 24, 2005
Posts: 237
Location: Clearwater, FL
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:21 pm |
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Maybe add some coco to make it darker.
The roses will be fine in the fridge. |
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Charmed1
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Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 35
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:33 pm |
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Thank you Pinknlee, and Wendyb! There is no bad taste from the gel color. I am so happy to know I can put the roses in the fridge!
Pinknlee, please post a picture of your cake, I would love to see your roses!
Would cocoa change the taste of my frosting?
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pinknlee
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Joined: Jan 26, 2005
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Location: Lincoln City, Oregon
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:08 pm |
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The cake is in process of being made, I willbe sure to post a photo. |
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