Why Do My Gumpaste Figurines/flowers Fade So Fast?

Decorating By divinecc Updated 20 Sep 2011 , 3:48pm by divinecc

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divinecc Posted 20 Sep 2011 , 3:22pm
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Basically the subject says it all! I have to make 2 Tiffany blue bird toppers for a wedding cake on Weds. and am so nervous they will fade when I let harden. Seems like no matter what color I use it fades, even just overnight. Any suggestions?

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TexasSugar Posted 20 Sep 2011 , 3:45pm
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Gumpaste does seem to dry in a softer color than it is when it is fresh. You can either make your color a little darker or dry dust some color on top of it after ward to help.

Also keeping pieces out of florescent or sunlight helps with fading.

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CWR41 Posted 20 Sep 2011 , 3:46pm
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Let them dry in a dark or enclosed cabinet away from direct sunlight and fluorescent lighting.

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divinecc Posted 20 Sep 2011 , 3:48pm
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Thanks for your help, I was going to try making it a tad darker but was worried that the ONLY time it wouldn't fade was when I made it darker...would be my luck! haha!

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