CSA Color Theory & Airbrush Techniques

Question 1

What are the three primary colors in traditional subtractive color theory used for pigment and dye mixing?

Accepted Answer

Red, Yellow, Blue

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Red, Green, Blue

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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

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Orange, Purple, Green

Question 2

What secondary color results from mixing equal parts of red and yellow food coloring?

Accepted Answer

Orange

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Purple

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Green

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Brown

Question 3

What term describes two colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel, creating maximum contrast?

Accepted Answer

Complementary

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Analogous

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Monochromatic

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Triadic

Question 4

Which airbrush feed system has a color cup mounted on top and is most commonly preferred in cake decorating for control and ease of cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Gravity-feed

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Siphon-feed

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Side-feed

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Pressure-feed

Question 5

What is the generally recommended distance to hold an airbrush from a fondant cake surface when doing detailed decorative work?

Accepted Answer

3–6 inches

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1–2 inches

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8–12 inches

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14–18 inches

Question 6

What type of food coloring is specifically formulated with the correct viscosity to flow through an airbrush nozzle without clogging?

Accepted Answer

Airbrush food coloring

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Gel food coloring

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Powdered food coloring

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Oil-based food coloring

Question 7

What is the most common cause of 'spidering' or feathering when airbrushing on fondant?

Accepted Answer

Too much air pressure

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Holding the airbrush too far away

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The fondant being too cold

Answer

Using water-based coloring