How to Mix Food Coloring to Make Different Colors
Red, yellow, blue and green food coloring is readily available in your local grocery store, but if you need other colors and can't find the correct food coloring, here are some steps to help you mix your own. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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To Make Orange: Mix equal parts red and yellow.
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To Make Purple: Mix equal parts red and blue.
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To Make Black: Mix 3 parts red, 3 parts blue, and 2 parts green.
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Tips & Warnings
Mix a small amount at a time
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what colours will make claret.
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how do I make sandalwood fondant/icing. what colour ratio would I use. thanks marg
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thanks for the help.
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Homemade natural food coloring is the best way to go. when adding color to your foods. My 5 year old daughter is allergic to red dye and all artificial dyes. and inorder for her to get the same thing that other can have is if I make my own. then she can enjoy special treats as well as others her age. with out the feeling o why can't I. and this way she can get the same exact thing. in just a healthier better way that she can have it. I'm so glad I have found this website, and am anxiouse to make my own!
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Feb 16, 2011
Blue is a primary color, you can't mix it...unless you're looking for a specific blue, ie. teal, etc., and then you have to start with the standard blue and add other colors to adjust it to the one you want.
