Hey everybody,
First time poster here with a major issue. I like to dabble in cake decorating but I am by no means a professional. I undertook the making of a cake for my sister's Bridal Shower on Sunday. The theme is royalty so the cake is supposed to be a crown on a pillow.
MY PROBLEM: I tried to color my fondant red but it just won't turn any darker than a really unappealing pink. I only have access to the Wilton Gel Colors and I've tried mixing "No Taste" Red w/ Burgandy...PINK!
I'm really frustrated and hoping somebody can help me ASAP! Thanks in advance!
Wow! I was just dealing with this same issue last night..... I FINALLY got red......after adding SO much I couldn't believe it!! It almost gets too moist and you have to add powder to it.
Once I achieved red (after about 1 Tablespoon of no taste red...) I laid it on board and dusted it with my dust puff (mixture of = parts cornstarch and powder sugar) Then I worked with it a little bit until it was the right texture again. I was a little worried that it would turn that horrid pink again, but to my relief, it didn't.
HTH. Good luck! 
Thanks for the help so far...I certainly don't have time to order the Americolor for this project, but for reference, which red...Americolor makes a few different ones from what I can see on this site. Also, would anybody know if there is somewhere in New York (Long Island) that carries the Americolor stuff...both Michael's & AC Moore (The local chain craft stores) only carry Wilton. Thanks again! I'll keep trying!
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