Red And White Icing--- Possibly Bleeding Issues?

Decorating By Cake_Geek Updated 21 Dec 2005 , 5:12am by stephanie214

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Cake_Geek Posted 20 Dec 2005 , 7:20pm
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I need to do a christmas cake due for my husband to take to work for a coworker on Friday.

I am going to do white bc on the top with white down the sides in loops (think white table cloth draped over a red longer one) with red bc on the sides showing "under" the white "tablecloth". I was thinking of frosting the entire side of the cake red then doing drop strings in white to mark the loops and fill down to the strings with white. I would cover the edge of the white where it meets the red with a ruffle border.

My question is will the red bc most likely bleed into the white? Is there a way I can help prevent this? The cake is being given to the guy on Friday because he is driving home for the holidays out of state.


Thanks,
Dia

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llj68 Posted 20 Dec 2005 , 7:29pm
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Does your BC usually bleed out dark/bright colors? I haven't ever had this problem with my bc, so my first thought is that you won't either.

I guess it really depends on your bc, though.

Lisa

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MelC Posted 20 Dec 2005 , 7:47pm
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I would at least let the red BC crust before you add the white...

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Cake_Geek Posted 20 Dec 2005 , 9:46pm
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I haven't tried dark colors next or on white yet. I've done greens, yellows and blue with no problems.

I will definitely let the red crust first.

Thanks.

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traci Posted 21 Dec 2005 , 3:04am
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I find that dark colors do not bleed if you use milk or half and half to thin your icing. Do not use water. icon_smile.gif

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stephanie214 Posted 21 Dec 2005 , 5:12am
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I have never had any problems with my reds bleeding.

Like traci said, I use milk in my b/c.

Can't wait to see your cake...sounds like it will be beautiful.

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