Help! Black Food Coloring Drying As Green On Gumpaste
Decorating By NancyH Updated 15 Dec 2011 , 1:14pm by psurrette

I am making a figurine out of gumpaste and as I paint it black, it is drying with streaks and shimmers of green. I have never had this happen before and need it done for Saturday. I have used two separate brands:
1) Spectrum - Super Black - 10101
2) Cake Craft Food Colors - Super Black
Why is this happening?
Many thanks!

I was taught that black food color is made with either a green or purple base, so it's your base color that is showing through.
Are those gel colors? If so, try using airbrush color instead. Technically, airbrushing is a form of painting, so it might work better.
Theresa


That's a great idea. I too have noticed that if you want really intensive deep colors, purchase bottles of Duff's graffiti colors. I can't remember which one I tried out but I do know that I wrote to my cake friends about how well it worked and how it colored beautifully - oh yes it was the dark brown. (I used his gel colors not the sprays)

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