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SpecialtyCakesbyKelli
Posted 7 Feb 2010 , 7:16am
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Are you trying to dye a buttercream? I'll be the first to admit that I buy pre made red and black icing... Be careful how much dye you add, let it sit for a while.. the color comes out after time. My first attempt ended up maroon after a few hours.
Christen99
Posted 7 Feb 2010 , 7:37am
post #3 of 6
Americolor True Red! It takes very little, and it darkens slightly after just a short while.
madgeowens
Posted 7 Feb 2010 , 7:47am
post #5 of 6
I did have to use a whole bottle of americolor red to get elmo fur red.....
bonniebakes
Posted 7 Feb 2010 , 2:38pm
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I suggest not using Wilton colors for a true red There are good Americolor reds and CK (I think that's the name of the brand).
Other than using a more "saturated" brand of color, I always mix the color to the icing to very dark pink and let it set overnight - the color will deepen to red.
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