How can I make a pretty burgundy? I only have the primary americolors here. I can make the drive to the cake supply store if I have too - but it's quite a ways from here and I'd like to save the gas if I can? I know Wilton says to mix red and blue but also states it's a very hard color to get. Has anyone had success making this color? Thank you SO much for your input

Try it. i think that probably sounds right. Or red with a little purple. Can you test it out a little before you color your whole batch? I always take a little fondant or icing and test it first before coloring everything.

I had a hard time with fuschia. I kept getting burgandy. So I dont think burgandy is really hard.

Thank you - I'll give it a try

so how then if i may ask did you get fuscia? thanks

Maybe you can try rose pink with black in a 3:1 ratio. Here is a pic of a cake I made with burgundy/maroon RI lilies and I used this ratio. I'm not sure if this is the color you are looking for.

http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1337907

HTH

I hope everything works out for you with making your color and maybe next time you are out you could pick up the burgundy color, Wilton makes one.

I hope everything works out for you with making your color and maybe next time you are out you could pick up the burgundy color, Wilton makes one.

Thanks WriteCakes and JCE for the compliments....I'm happy I could help