Need Advice To Make Burgundy Fondant

Decorating By MarvinCakes75 Updated 8 Aug 2013 , 9:42pm by JWinslow

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MarvinCakes75 Posted 8 Aug 2013 , 9:07pm
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I'm trying to make Burgundy / maroon fondant for a car cake for my brother's 40th. I bought AmeriColor gels in the Burgundy shade however, when I mix it with the fondant I'm only getting bright purple. I tried adding black but it's still just a bright purple. Any advice on how to get a burgundy or maroon color. Should I add more black ? or add more burgundy? Would it be better to buy red fondant and mix it with black? Any advice would be great.

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DeliciousDesserts Posted 8 Aug 2013 , 9:19pm
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AI use a mix of red fondant & black fondant. I have not tried that Americolor color.

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MarvinCakes75 Posted 8 Aug 2013 , 9:41pm
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Thank you Delicious desserts!!!

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JWinslow Posted 8 Aug 2013 , 9:42pm
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AI also mix fondants. I use red and brown (chocolate)and a little black. I may boost with burgundy gel but generally I don't need to.

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