How Do I Achieve A Dark True Red?

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penster1 Posted 16 Aug 2007 , 5:50pm
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Since we are boycotting Sugarcraft who should I order Red paste color from? Im doing a 3-D Elmo in a couple of weeks and Ill need a lot of red (not pink) dye. Thanks P.

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MichelleM77 Posted 16 Aug 2007 , 6:29pm
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I use Americolor gel and have no problem getting red, but not sure where you can buy it online (maybe here?). Usually have to let it sit for a few hours to darken up. Make it early! icon_smile.gif

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fooby Posted 16 Aug 2007 , 6:38pm
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Cake Central sells Americolor thumbs_up.gif

Michelle is right, make it early. I normally make it 24 hours before I need it. It's really amazing how deeper it gets while you let it sit. Some people start with hot pink first then add the red. HTH.

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mommak Posted 16 Aug 2007 , 6:45pm
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I did an elmo and used the Wilton Red Red....it took about 1 1/2 jars. I used a jar, let it sit for a day, then kept adding until I got the deep red. Heres the pic of Elmo....his color turned out just fine. In the pic it does look a little brighter than it actually was. I tend to foget to adjust the color.
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Daisy1 Posted 16 Aug 2007 , 9:05pm
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Add a little black to red and it will deepen.

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penster1 Posted 16 Aug 2007 , 10:37pm
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Thank all, I hope to post a picture soon

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