the swatch is "cabernet" from david's bridal. i attached a pic with the swatch and my sample fondant. what do you think it needs? it looks off...thanks!

hmmm, it didn't work. i'll try to add a link...


http://www.flickr.com/photos/14426941@N07/2919187884/

maybe brush with a little luster dust

The way the light hits the swatch it's hard to tell, but if you are going for the darker shade it looks great.

It's very close to the same color. From the picture it looks like it may help to go a little more toward red.

I agree... a touch more red, and then hit it with some luster to see what you get.

thanks everyone!

i agree about adding red, however, to achieve the color i only used burgandy and black. do you think i should add *more* burgandy or perhaps add a touch of red? AND i love the idea about adding luster dust!

I'd say a touch of red red and some white to lighten it a bit.

I think I would start over and add lots more burgandy and no black. From the picture your sample looks muddy, not bright like the swatch. You want deeper color not darker color if that makes sense. I had the same problem when I was trying to get a fushia.