Purple Gumpaste Changing

Decorating By StandingForJesus Updated 30 May 2007 , 4:12am by StandingForJesus

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StandingForJesus Posted 30 May 2007 , 1:31am
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Okay, I've just got to ask ya'll this. Everytime I've ever colored my gumpaste purple, it's changed to a light blue. Has anyone else had this problem and if so, is there anything I can do to keep it purple? Sure would like to hear what ya'll think.

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torki Posted 30 May 2007 , 1:44am
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purples are famous for fading especially if in direct light.

Could you make it in white and chalk it or paint it when it's done??

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ShirleyW Posted 30 May 2007 , 1:52am
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It does do that, but where you can correct the color is with purple petal dust brushed on the dried gumpaste.

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ladij153 Posted 30 May 2007 , 2:00am
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For the tiny carnations on my "Angela's B-day cake I colored my gumpaste with purple petal dust and the color stayed true.

I kneaded it into the gumpaste.

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allycook Posted 30 May 2007 , 2:03am
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My gumpaste also turned blue. I did find though that my fondant didn't fade as much so maybe do a 50/50 and see if it fades.

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fooby Posted 30 May 2007 , 2:28am
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I did a 50/50 gumpaste/fondant combo using navy blue and it turned to ash blue. Wasn't too happy with that.

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StandingForJesus Posted 30 May 2007 , 4:12am
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Thank you everyone for your input. I was wondering if I had a bad paste or something. Fading in direct sunlight makes lots of sense. As far as the petal dust, I will certainly do that next time I use gumpaste and want it to stay purple. Thank you everyone for your help.

Ellie

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