This is my first time working with Fondant and I've got a couple of questions. Before I worked with very much of the fondant and coloring it black, I tried just a small amount. I added a lot of the Wilton black paste but it seemed to color it fine and it didn't seem to change the texture of the fondant. I read on some of the threads that the color can actually change and some people use a different coloring agent. My problem is that now that it is drying, I seem to have too much powdered sugar on the outside of the fondant, making it look grayer than it is and you can see the sugar. It doesn't look quite right as a result. Also, I've heard that brushing water on fondant can make it shiny. Is that right? Any and all tips you have for me would be wonderful. I'm a little nervous about doing this. Thank you so much!
For black fondant mix in coco powder it works great and gets a true black color...when i need some shine of fondant i use merigue powder mixed with water then brush it on...test a little part and see how you like it...hth
Americolor black is amazing, look at my zebra cake in my photos.
I agree - I am a recent convert to Americolor for true black and reds. What a difference!
Thanks, Erlyns_Treats, for the tip about cocoa powder. I was thinking that, like buttercream, starting with chocolate fondant would help get the black.
If you rub crisco (or any shortnening !still mad at crisco for changing the recipe!) in the palms of your hands and genly polish the fondant with your palms it will give it a nice shine without adding any water. I don't like using any water or steam had the fondant buble up and droop on the sides once.
After coloring it with either Americolor or Wilton black, I have used the black spray color from wilton. I would use the crisco before letting it dry a little then spray it. I don't know if this helps, but it is what I have used several times with fondant and I like the finished outcome. Good luck.
satin ice makes black fondant if that's any help
Hey no prob...post pic when you get a chance 
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