How Do I Get Red?

Decorating By ChrisJ Updated 4 Nov 2005 , 11:56pm by janethorp

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ChrisJ Posted 4 Nov 2005 , 11:11pm
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Does anybody know how I can get a "santa claus" red with Wilton paste colors? I can't seem to get the really deep red!

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flayvurdfun Posted 4 Nov 2005 , 11:17pm
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I always start with a pink, then add the red... there is also a difference between regular red and christmas red, and no taste red... I have also used strawberry flavored frosting and went from there, but if you dont want the taste of strawberry start with red then once you get red add a really small small amount of black to set in the deepness.

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ChrisJ Posted 4 Nov 2005 , 11:20pm
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Thank you! I'll try this!

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traci Posted 4 Nov 2005 , 11:21pm
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I have always had luck using a mixture of "red-red" and "christmas red."

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ChrisJ Posted 4 Nov 2005 , 11:24pm
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Thanks for the quick responses icon_biggrin.gif

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ccbakes Posted 4 Nov 2005 , 11:25pm
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If you can find someplace that sells americolors their red gets the icing red fast and without as much as wiltons and there's no tin taste

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ccbakes Posted 4 Nov 2005 , 11:25pm
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If you can find someplace that sells americolors their red gets the icing red fast and without as much as wiltons and there's no tin taste

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doc_farms Posted 4 Nov 2005 , 11:41pm
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Also, it helps to let the BC sit overnight or for atleast a few hours. It will deepen as it sit's.

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janethorp Posted 4 Nov 2005 , 11:56pm
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Also figure out how much you really need that way you are not over mixing. Ameri Color is the best and worth any driving you have to do to get it.

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