Cranberry Coloring...

Decorating By IHATEFONDANT Updated 28 Oct 2005 , 8:36pm by IHATEFONDANT

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IHATEFONDANT Posted 28 Oct 2005 , 7:20pm
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Here I am again...the color mixing challenged....I want a cranberry color icing..I've been mixing reds and pink to no avail...and have gone through almost an entire batch of buttercream..anyone have any ideas??

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Kiddiekakes Posted 28 Oct 2005 , 7:25pm
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I would try burgundy with a touch of Blue

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IHATEFONDANT Posted 28 Oct 2005 , 7:30pm
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Ok..I'm off to try it...

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alimonkey Posted 28 Oct 2005 , 7:32pm
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I agree with kiddiekakes - you need blue in there, but I'd start with red and either add some violet or the TINIEST bit of blue.

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IHATEFONDANT Posted 28 Oct 2005 , 7:41pm
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It came out purple....the shade I want is cranberry...the color of the cranberry luster dust....

the burgundy and blue came almost a purple color...I'll try the red and the blue...

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MrsMissey Posted 28 Oct 2005 , 7:50pm
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Here is a link to a color mixing chart...bad news is that it includes EVERY color but cranberry! Sorry! It may give you some ideas though!

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IHATEFONDANT Posted 28 Oct 2005 , 8:00pm
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Missey..what link???

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MrsMissey Posted 28 Oct 2005 , 8:04pm
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alimonkey Posted 28 Oct 2005 , 8:10pm
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The burgundy already has blue in it, you can't start with a color that's purpler. Start with red and mix in a little violet, maybe even burgundy for a very slight purple tint.

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alimonkey Posted 28 Oct 2005 , 8:12pm
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You may also want to try a little drop of yellow for brightness. Don't know if that will help.

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IHATEFONDANT Posted 28 Oct 2005 , 8:36pm
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thanks for all of your help...but I've mixed until I am going blind and nothing is working....

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