Dye Safe For Cakes When Used On Artificial Flowers

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a_blonde_betty_boop Posted 21 Jul 2005 , 3:01pm
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I have decided to use artificial flowers on a wedding cake...the problem is I can't find turqouise and almost hot pink roses. So my question is can you use anything to dye them the color you want? I tried food dye and it didn't work out too good...maybe I didn't do it right. icon_surprised.gif

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thecakemaker Posted 21 Jul 2005 , 3:14pm
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I've only used food coloring to die items to go on a cake. Even painted a wooded train with it to put on a cake.

Good Luck
Debbie

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a_blonde_betty_boop Posted 21 Jul 2005 , 4:03pm
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What kind of dye and how did you do it? I may of tried doing it wrong.

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thecakemaker Posted 21 Jul 2005 , 4:23pm
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I used the liquid food coloring - it comes in regular and neon colors - and painted it on. If that isn't bold enough you could try diluting gel or concentrated colors mixed with a clear alcohol to paint with.

Deb

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Sugar Posted 21 Jul 2005 , 5:55pm
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I read it's better to use lemon extract, because it has more alcohol and that dries faster.
What's the scoop?

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thecakemaker Posted 21 Jul 2005 , 6:01pm
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I've read both alcohol and extracts. I personally use alcohol - it doesn't leave a flavor behind.

Deb

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Sugar Posted 21 Jul 2005 , 6:13pm
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Interesting, I never thought of that. Plus it's a good excuse to make yourself a cocktail. icon_lol.gif

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thecakemaker Posted 21 Jul 2005 , 6:16pm
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a_blonde_betty_boop Posted 21 Jul 2005 , 8:06pm
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Thank you! That's what I was needing to know icon_smile.gif

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