Gel Coloring- I Should Have Asked Earlier But...

Decorating By Thelaw23 Updated 19 Jun 2007 , 4:35pm by SILVERCAT

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Thelaw23 Posted 18 Jun 2007 , 4:26pm
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I molded a tool out of gum paste and used a brush and brushed wilton gel coloring on the outside . Just plain ole' right out of the container gel coloring. Was that right? Should I have colored it with something else? Will it ever dry now that I have done it or will I have to redo the darn thing? What tips or suggestions do you have for making it dry faster? Cold or hot air? Tips?

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USMC_SGTs_Lady Posted 18 Jun 2007 , 5:04pm
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you maybe should have mixed the gel coloring with either a little clear vanilla or some vodka...it helps to dry out the coloring as the vodka or vanilla will evaporate...

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miriel Posted 18 Jun 2007 , 5:06pm
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Vodka or extract mixed with gel coloring would dry much faster. I have not used straight gel color for painting so cannot tell you how long it will take to dry (or if it will).

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Thelaw23 Posted 19 Jun 2007 , 12:06am
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Please anymore help - just bumping for night viewers.

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delaware Posted 19 Jun 2007 , 2:12am
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I'm sorry, I have never painted with gel color, but here is another bump...maybe someone can help you. I hope that it will turn out o.k.

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Thelaw23 Posted 19 Jun 2007 , 12:42pm
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WOW icon_surprised.gif ok so you all mean to tell me that I have found a question that all of you wonderful, professional, talented, knowledgable cake baking chicks (and dudes) cant answer??? thumbsdown.gif Do I get a prize? Great , leave it to me to stump hundreds of professionals icon_cry.gif What can I paint this handle with? I prefer it to be matt but at this point a little gleam wouldn't kill me. Suggestions? Come on people I have only been on this site for about a week dont let it fail me so soon! icon_sad.gif

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dabear Posted 19 Jun 2007 , 12:51pm
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When I tried to use gel paste only to paint- it never dried. I finally threw the piece away. Maybe somebody else has had better luck. When I paint with gel colors now, I add vodka.

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fooby Posted 19 Jun 2007 , 12:51pm
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It will dry but it will take longer than when you use vodka or lemon extract since it is thicker. You may want to put put it under a lamp or try a fan to make the drying faster. HTH

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SILVERCAT Posted 19 Jun 2007 , 4:35pm
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What about the oven with the light on??

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