I need to make fondant people at the beach - what colors do you usually mix to make a good skin tone?

thanks!

Here is a link to a color mixing chart:

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=858073

good luck

I don't like to use the copper (which is listed in the chart) for skin tones. I usually use a little pink (rose), brown and a touch of yellow. I start with small amounts and tweak as I go. I add more brown for tanner complexions and more pink for babies.

I love playing with colors, it is hard to go wrong as long as you start light and go darker. You can almost always correct your mistakes.

Have fun!

I use small amounts of copper but I think it's a little animationy-fake looking so I add a TINY it of green. The green balances out some of the extra pink tone and looks quite realistic. But just be careful since it's easy to over do it.

I use Flesh when I make people. I can't remember who makes it, but I know it's out there.

Copper (fleshtone) by Americolor.

I use just a dab of creamy peach and a smaller bit of ivory. Works really well but I agree with start lighter, you can always go darker. I also always have extra white fondant on hand so I can mix it in with the bits that I messed up by going too dark!

I don't have alot of colors on hand, so I just start out with a pinprick of peach and then sometimes add a bit of brown to it.

I begin with Ivory and add a smidge of pink, both Wilton. I dont' do fondant, but I know this works marvelous on buttercream - crust or non-crust!

HTH

I use both Copper (fleshtone) as well as mixing Ivory with a touch of Pink. It all depends what tone I'm going for.

I use both Copper (fleshtone) as well as mixing Ivory with a touch of Pink. It all depends what tone I'm going for.

Hi
I use sugarflair's paprika - it is perfect for skintones.
HTH

I just use yellow and red in VERY small amounts you can always go darker!

I thought I seen a pack of skin tone food coloring gel at Michaels. I think it had 4 or 6 colors in it. I haven't tried it yet, but it's a thought .

Thanks everyone!