How Do I Color My Fondont?

Decorating By hluterbach Updated 10 Nov 2006 , 10:35pm by lapazlady

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hluterbach Posted 10 Nov 2006 , 7:31pm
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i have to make a cake tomorrow that is fairly large and it needs to be covered in pink fondont. they only had white so i am going to have to color it myself. what is the easiest way to do it so it isn't streaky? i also thought about spraying it with that color spray stuff, would that work?
thank you all so much.
heidi

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awolf24 Posted 10 Nov 2006 , 7:36pm
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Add gel color and knead, knead, knead until it is all uniform in color. It feels like it will stay marbled but keep keading - it will come out to an even pink color.

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Fancymcnancy Posted 10 Nov 2006 , 8:27pm
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I put my fondant in the microwave for about 30 seconds and that makes it easier to knead the color into it. It takes a while to get the color uniform, so be patient icon_smile.gif

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cakeladywalker Posted 10 Nov 2006 , 9:02pm
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I put my fondant in FREEZER ZIPLOC add color and knead wawy til it's well mixed.

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coolmom Posted 10 Nov 2006 , 9:04pm
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That's a good idea about the freezer bag...so your hands don't get all stained! I colored red fondant around halloween and went around with red stained hands for a few days. I got some strange looks! icon_lol.gif

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cakeladywalker Posted 10 Nov 2006 , 9:09pm
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BEEN THERE, DONE THAT!!!!!! LOL!!!!!

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hluterbach Posted 10 Nov 2006 , 10:23pm
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thanks for the advice ladies. i was just going to cover my hands with plastic bags while i kneaded it. so i assume the idea of using the spray color you get at the grocery store after covering the cake isn't a good idea hey?
heidi

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lapazlady Posted 10 Nov 2006 , 10:35pm
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I'd think plastic gloves would be a lot easier to use, the kneading will go on for a while. I've never used the spray colors. Take a piece of fondant, roll it out, drape it over a bowl and give it a try, you may find it satisfactory.

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