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How to Color Modeling Chocolate

HOW TO COLOR MODELING CHOCOLATE (CANDY CLAY):

In this Chocolate Making Tips Tutorial you will learn how to color modeling chocolate.

White modeling chocolate can be colored using gel, liquid or powdered food coloring. I recommend using candy coloring, but icing coloring will work, as well. Grocery store liquid food coloring will work in a pinch, just know that by adding liquid to the modeling chocolate, that it will become a bit softer.

I recommend using food handling gloves when coloring modeling chocolate, or you will end up with brightly colored hands that may take days to return to normal.

If you need a large amount of any one color, you can make the candy clay using colored confectionery coating wafers.

How to Color Modeling Chocolate using candy coloring.

Coloring Modeling Chocolate using Candy Coloring:

  • Add a drop of color to the modeling chocolate and knead until well blended.
  • Add more drops of color until you reach the desired shade.

Remember, you can always add more coloring, but you can't take it out, so add drops slowly then knead and check the color before adding more.

Get the modeling chocolate recipe, here.

You can find these brands of chocolate coloring on Amazon.com

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How to Color Modeling Chocolate using powdered food coloring.

Coloring Modeling Chocolate using powdered food coloring:

  • Sprinkle a small amount of coloring onto the chocolate clay and knead until well blended.
  • Add more color as needed to get your desired shade. 

Use powdered coloring when making really dark colored modeling chocolate. You will need a lot of coloring and adding too much liquid or gel coloring will make it too soft. Or, you can simply use colored confectionery coating wafers.

Powdered Food Coloring (including some natural choices)

LorAnn Food Coloring Powder...Shop on Amazon Americolor Powder Food Colo...Shop on Amazon 1Shop on Amazon Beetroot Powder (Natural Fo...Shop on Amazon 
Candy Clay Creations Book. How to make adorably cute treats using 2-ingredient candy clay.

If you'd like to have the ultimate guide to working with Candy Clay (modeling chocolate) be sure to get your printed or e-book copy of Candy Clay Creations. This 102 page book is filled with tips and tricks for making and working with candy clay along with 17 step-by-step tutorials for decorating cupcakes, cookies, and more using candy clay. It's a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to make festively decorated treats.

Be sure to check out these other Modeling Chocolate (candy clay) Tutorials.

Modeling Chocolate Recipe
How to Fix Greasy Modeling Chocolate
How to Fix Dry Modeling Chocolate
How to Fix Hard, Sticky, or Soft Modeling Chocolate 
How to Use Colored Candy Melts to Make Candy Clay
How to Store and Work With Modeling Chocolate 

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