I'm looking for something to cut fondant on so it needs to be a really smooth surface...I don't want to transfer texture to the fondant. Most cutting
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They have a very smooth texture, do not think it would be any problem with these. I just use them on all my surfaces to keep them cleaner, but hey are very light so will move around if that is an issue?
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The surface of these cutting mats is smooth. I haven't had any problems cutting vegetables, meat or fish. The problem I have is storage. I don't have a drawer space or an area where they can lay flat without something being on top.
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I'm sorry, I have not used them. My husband has and said it is smooth. For $7, get it and see for yourself. Jeanette
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there are engravings of the model on the bottom. i cannot say it is not a smooth bottom however i personally do not put it on my countertop which is granite as i am afraid it might scratch the surface.
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I've had that happen too. What I've done with my mats (which are not "the mat") is just smear a very thin layer of shortening to the mat. I make my own fondant and this has always worked. Don't know why it wouldn't work for The Mat too.
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good day, the product is very good and is great because it sticks to the work surface and can extend the fondan easily, however do not recommend using a scalpel, you could use the cutter for pizza, or Might I use cutters wilton not afincarte to avoid punching the mat, as it has so much thick as a cut matt and if you always recommend as you have some care regards
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not sure what you mean by "sweet lace". I'm guessing you mean that you'll be preparing it in a delicate fashion to resemble lace? I have no answer for this while using satin ice fondant. I would refer you to SugarVeil as it is delicate, easy to use and dries relatively quickly. http://www.sugarveil.com/mat/index.htm
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If you mean stencil sheets the type that have openings/holes in them, no you can't. These floral sheets r plastic n stiff and have no openings. The best u can do with them is to place the sheet on ur rolled fondant n gumpaste and press or roll out. Or u can decide to place it on a cake that has been FRESHLY covered with fondant but these sheets won't bend to the sides because its stiff and can break. If you have more questions, do send me a mail pzeus@ymail.com.
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I used the roller on fondant and was very disappointed. It pulls one side of the fondant and leaves ripples. The other side is smooth. I wish I had returned it.
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Hello Jennifer, you use the shiny side. The mat side will make the Fondant stick to it. Happy Baking!!!
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I used this fondant for my daughter's birthday cake. I LOVED the way it rolled out and became very pliable, and it tasted SO much better than the wilton stuff. However, when it came using the fondant for cutouts (I had star wars cookie cutters and wanted to use fondant for the shapes) it was really soft. Maybe I had just worked it for too long, I don't know. I ended up using wilton for the decorations. Maybe you could put it in the fridge for awhile before you tried making figures? That might help.
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You could but chocolate doesn't release as easily as fondant or gumpaste and comes out with more of a matte finish. An alternative would be modeling chocolate. To prevent sticking I find that using a light coat of shortening or spray as opposed to cornstarch or confectionary sugar works best. The pieces pop right out whereas it was a struggle with the cornstarch or sugar. Hope this helps!
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I think that would be a great use for this. (Thanks!) I haven't used it for fondant, but I have used this machine to make crackers. As Amy said, this would be best for fondant decorations as you would be limited by the width of the rollers.
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I believe it might be a good thing to use for fondant. I haven't rolled that out, but I have pizza dough on an uneven surface with no problems.
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i have only used it with fondant . I would try it with sugar veil and see what happens. just be sure to dust it with corn flour first.
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Winbeckler has a tutorial and others will come up if you enter fondant or gumpaste shoe-good luck its fun!
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I haven't tried rolling out fondant, but I would guess that it would be fine. It's thick enough that i have no problem with any type of dough: pastry, pizza, or kneading bread dough. This pastry mat is really the best I've used.
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It is very smooth. I have not noticed any texture transfer to my pie crusts.
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Hi, the answer is yes and no. I do cut on it and it does self heal without any problems as long as they are not deep cuts and made carefully without too much pressure. I did damage the first one I bought by making some deep cuts (through and through) applying excessive pressure with an exact-o blade on it (I was cutting out deep letters). So as long as the cuts are made with care without excessive pressure the superficial cuts do heal and wont leave marks on the fondant when rolling it. hope this helps.