Red Mmf

Decorating By coolmom Updated 21 Oct 2006 , 12:04am by pookster

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coolmom Posted 19 Oct 2006 , 6:26pm
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I keep hearing that it is so hard to color MMF red and that you should just buy the red wilton fondant if you need a lot of it. I have colored MMF red before, but just for a very small decoration. Now I need to make 100+ red MMF roses. I wanted to get some opinions on what I should use. I'd really love to be able to just use the MMF....what do you all think? TIA

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lmn4881 Posted 19 Oct 2006 , 6:30pm
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I would color it pink first to make it easier, then add the red coloring. That's what I do but it sure does take a lot of red. Good luck!

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mlynnb Posted 19 Oct 2006 , 6:36pm
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There was also a post awhile back where someone said they used cherry kool-aid (the powder, I assume) to color MMF red. I have never tried this, but I've read that it works great...
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I would color it pink first to make it easier, then add the red coloring



Can you do the same with buttercream? I have the worst time with red icing. I ordered the Americolor SuperRed today, but want to practice with the color in the meantime.

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2yummy Posted 19 Oct 2006 , 6:37pm
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Just keep adding the red until you get the color you want.

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moralna Posted 19 Oct 2006 , 6:38pm
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If you don't mind buying your fondant, Satin Ice sell already made red fondant + it is delicious, not like the Wilton. I think you can buy like 2 pounds of Satin Ice for like $20. . .

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lmn4881 Posted 19 Oct 2006 , 6:41pm
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Yes it works the same with buttercream. I use the Wilton Rose coloring and make it really pink , then I don't have to add so much red. I'm in Canada and we can't get the Americolor here ( unless I order it from the US). Turns out well every time for me. Good luck.

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Dancingprincess64 Posted 20 Oct 2006 , 12:39am
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I did the same thing two weeks ago...red MMF roses. They turned out pretty nice (If I can toot my own horn!)I used Americolor Super Red, like you said...It took quite a bit, I'll have to admit! I also added some black to it to deepen the color. I would suggest coloring the fondant in its liquid state!!

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pookster Posted 20 Oct 2006 , 5:31am
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i just tried to color mmf red last night....turned out more pink..was dissapointed....i think i will try the koolaid next time, thanx for the tip..

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lastingmoments Posted 20 Oct 2006 , 6:37am
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i have had no problems or courseI let my color mature overnight.....same with black

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pookster Posted 21 Oct 2006 , 12:04am
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yaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!! i tried the koolaid....works like a charm...thanx sooooooo much for the tip...man i love cc!!!!!

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