How To Get Fondant To Look Such Vibrant Colors?

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mmhassa2 Posted 22 Apr 2014 , 6:47pm
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I have the wilton gel colors, but before I start using them wanted to know any tips on getting the MMF to look so vibrant?

 

Just use a lot of pink but that lime green doesnt look like its from Wiltons?

 

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BeesKnees578 Posted 22 Apr 2014 , 7:00pm
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This cake is so darn cute!  And, yes, very vibrant.

 

It's possible that they were pre-made colors, or MMF where you can color while you are mixing it up.

 

I tend to get tired of mixing in coloring when I am trying to vibrant.  Mine end up looking more muted.

 

I would suggest just to keep adding coloring and cornstarch or powdered sugar when it gets too sticky.  Someone else may be better able to answer which one works better.  Like I said, I usually tire out and give up and say "it's good enough".  But after seeing this.....I'm not so sure!

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morganchampagne Posted 22 Apr 2014 , 7:01pm
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AAmericolor electric colors. I promise you they will be vibrant! Like hurt your eyes vibrant sometimes. Then they either brushed or sprayed pearl on it to give it a sheen

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mmhassa2 Posted 22 Apr 2014 , 7:03pm
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Americolor electric colors. I promise you they will be vibrant! Like hurt your eyes vibrant sometimes. Then they either brushed or sprayed pearl on it to give it a sheen

Where can I find it in Canada (Toronto more specifically)?  I need it for a cake on Saturday :(

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morganchampagne Posted 22 Apr 2014 , 7:16pm
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AI'm not sure :(. I would say online but I don't know if you will get it in time.

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pastrypet Posted 22 Apr 2014 , 11:09pm
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mmhassa2 Posted 23 Apr 2014 , 12:19am
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http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/494506

 

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Found a place less than 5 mins away from my house that sells the Americolors for $1.95!!! 

 

 

Im placing an order and was wondering, for the above cake should I go with...

Electric PINK

Electric GREEN

Chocolate BROWN

 

What about the monkeys face? How about Americolor IVORY? Too light?

 

And for the SHEEN, which pearl to go with?

 

GOLDEN CHARM LUSTER DUST - STERLING PEARL SHIMMER OR

SUPER PEARL LUSTER DUST - STERLING PEARL SHIMMER

 

 

Also any idea how to get the monkey face with such clean lines?  Could it be a cookie cutter??

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slun4ogledka Posted 23 Apr 2014 , 1:43am
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You can do the monkey  if you simply print out a similar monkey image and use it as your  own template , cutting the fondant with an exacto knife . For the monkey face you could use either ivory color , copper ( usually used for skin color) , even very light peach color would do the job . I think the brown fondant is actually chocolate fondant ( already made) . The other colors are spot on and you will  see how bright and beautiful they are . Good luck to you :)

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custard79 Posted 23 Apr 2014 , 3:53am
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AGoldas kitchen sells americolor. They have a store in Mississauga or u can order online. Only takes a day or 2 to receive my orders and I live about 3 hrs from Toronto

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nikki1227 Posted 23 Apr 2014 , 11:36am
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Americolor electric colors. I promise you they will be vibrant! Like hurt your eyes vibrant sometimes. Then they either brushed or sprayed pearl on it to give it a sheen

Totally agree! Americolor electric colors are vibrant, I had used Wilton before and couldn't get the same color. I have been slowly weeding out my Wilton colors and replacing with all Americolor.

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kellyk1234 Posted 23 Apr 2014 , 1:10pm
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AI would suggest maybe making your own MMF and adding the color into the melted marshmallows before adding powdered sugar. Saves a lot of time kneading in color. And if it's still not bright enough, at least it still won't be as much work as working with white fondant.

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