First post ever (so forgive me if this comes out backwards or in Greek...)! I'm having the worst time getting a consistency of black RI that is thin enough to use for scrollwork, but contains as little moisture as posssible so that it won't bleed onto the paler colour. I use gel colour (Wilton black) but I'm so completely desperate that I'm willing to try anything. Powdered colour? Eye of Newt? Any suggestions? Help!!!!!

Americolor Super Black seems to work pretty good. I've never seen it sold in stores. I've only ordered it online (from CC or other websites).

I agree. AmeriColor super black is great. I also like Chefmaster Coal Black. I outline a lot of my cookies in black and have never had any bleeding. Either of these colors will probably do the trick.

Many thanks for the feedback - i just ordered some Americolor SuperBlack from Golda's in Toronto and I'm crossing my fingers!

I make small batches at a time. Same with deep blues & reds.

Americolor is a way to go. I've tried Wilton gel and it droves me crazy by trying to achieve black I want, but it turns out to be dark grey and I don't like the taste on my icing.

I'm planning to stock full Americolor set soon.

Has anyone tried using a runny black together with runny white to make a swirl pattern on a cookie? I'm thinking spider webs for halloween. I did this with maple leaves for Canada Day in red and white (they looked great the day of, colours started to bleed the next day...) I'm going to try to post the photo of the maple leaves - thanks everyone for being so patient while I find my way around!