How Can You Make Navy Colored Buttercream?

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amichiaels Posted 13 Jun 2008 , 5:18pm
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I need to make navy icing for the outline of a friend's tattoo on a cake. Has anyone else tried this? I have Wilton colors royal, cornflower, delphinium blues and black. I figure you would mix the two in some combo, but do not have alot of extra buttercream or time to keep messing around with it. I'm hoping someone out there can give me a little insight...soon. Thanks!!

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Joybeth Posted 13 Jun 2008 , 5:27pm
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I made a navy graduation cake and I mixed Royal Blue and Black. You have to add a little at a time or you will get it too dark though. Good luck!

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CakeMommyTX Posted 13 Jun 2008 , 5:29pm
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For navy I use americolors royal blue and a touch of black, just a little though, and let it sit so the color can develop. It will darken as it rests.
Good luck

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chinadoll652003 Posted 13 Jun 2008 , 5:31pm
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Royal Blue and Black. Add a little at a time until you get the desired shade.

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jennifer7777 Posted 13 Jun 2008 , 5:39pm
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Americolor makes Navy...just buy it. If not, go with the royal blue with a little black.

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tracey1970 Posted 14 Jun 2008 , 12:25am
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I used royal blue, sky blue, and a touch of black (all 3 together) to get the navy colour I've used in both colour flow and BC.

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