Colour Fondant Black

Decorating By hcarolb Updated 7 Oct 2013 , 10:10pm by lorieleann

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hcarolb Posted 7 Oct 2013 , 9:37pm
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Does anyone know how to attain a true black.  I am making an engagement cake and the cake box is black,  I am using wilton black but its coming out gray/green.  HELP

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miniflowercake Posted 7 Oct 2013 , 9:47pm
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How much food coloring have you put in? 

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AnaCakeGirl Posted 7 Oct 2013 , 9:56pm
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AYou may have to add more black since fondant is white

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Godot Posted 7 Oct 2013 , 9:56pm
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AYou need a LOT of colouring to make true black.

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ddaigle Posted 7 Oct 2013 , 9:58pm
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I refuse to make certain colors....black is one.   I buy Satin Ice black.

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scorpio1966 Posted 7 Oct 2013 , 10:02pm
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same here, I purchase black and red, I can never seem to get those colors the way I want. Satin Ice as well.

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Godot Posted 7 Oct 2013 , 10:04pm
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AWe always use purchased black and red. Just not worth my time and effort to knead in all that colour.

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lorieleann Posted 7 Oct 2013 , 10:10pm
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i always use commercially made black.  

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