What Am I Doing Wrong?

Decorating By Pearl70 Updated 14 Feb 2007 , 7:13pm by m0use

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Pearl70 Posted 14 Feb 2007 , 2:51pm
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I need help getting a bright color? Can you add to much color to your icing? Mine looks like it wants to start breaking down. icon_cry.gif

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korensmommy Posted 14 Feb 2007 , 2:58pm
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I have learned from CC to use Americolor, especially for reds/blacks.
Just used the Americolor red for the first time and it worked wonderfully!!! I didn't have to use the entire container like I had to do with the Wilton reds.
This probably doesn't help your immediate problem, but hope it helps you in the future!

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Bradymom6 Posted 14 Feb 2007 , 3:05pm
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Pearl70,
Yes, you can add to much color to your icing. I found that out this weekend when I made a cake and added to much Americolor to mine trying to get red. It did look like it was breaking down and it turned an almost Burgundy color. I learned my lesson though as I made a Valentine's cake and added a lot less of the Americolor red and it looks great.
Bradymom

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CakeL8T Posted 14 Feb 2007 , 3:10pm
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Don't forget that your color will darken once it sets about 5-10 min. So if you want that dark red add some color then let is set then add more if you need to.
Carrie

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luvbakin Posted 14 Feb 2007 , 4:51pm
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Originally Posted by CakeL8T

Don't forget that your color will darken once it sets about 5-10 min. So if you want that dark red add some color then let is set then add more if you need to.
Carrie




I agree. That and Americolor are the trick.

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Pearl70 Posted 14 Feb 2007 , 7:07pm
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Thanks everyone.. I let it set with Wilton red for valentine/birthday cake in my photo's and it helped.

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m0use Posted 14 Feb 2007 , 7:13pm
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Wilton colors definetely need to set up before you achieve your true color.

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