I've been using the small Wilton letter cutters, but without fail, everytime I try to remove the fondant from the cutter, it gets stuck. Then I end up with impressions from the tool that I used to get it out with.

I've dusted heavily w/ ps beforehand, etc., but it still gets stuck! Do they work easier with gumpaste?

I've recently ordered Tappits. I hope those are better.

yep, those wilton ones stink

agreed...i have the same problem. ugh!

The only way I have been able to get to work a LITTLE better is after dusting my fondant and my cutter I let the fondant sit for a couple of minutes it helps a little bit.

Are you just using plain fondant or have you added gum trag or tylose? With those added it is much better. Roll out the gumpaste and let sit for a few seconds then cut out letters. I use a small pin to lightly lift them out. Another thing is I use spray oil in the tappit before cutting out. Don't have much luck dusting them. Also paste must not be rolled too thick. I had trouble at first but now no problems after lots of practice. Good Luck.

I just got letter cutters a while back and had some trouble too.

I found what worked best was to roll the gumpaste or fondant really thin. The instructions say until you can read small print underneath well don't stop there roll it a bit thinner again.

Then let the fondant sit for about 5 mins, then try cutting.

I also let it sit in the cutter for another few minutes then tap them out.

When I took the Fondant and Gumpaste class, we were told to rub shortening on all our cutters, cutting tools, etc. Would rubbing a tiny bit of shortening on each letter before you stamp it into the fondant make a difference? I haven't tried the letter set yet, so I don't know if this works, or not.

I found spraying Pam on them helps a little too.

After use it, i dust the letter with cornstarch, no problem at all, good luck!

I bought some metal letter cutters intended for cutting clay. I think that they are easier to work with than the plastic ones. I just bought some patchwork cutter numbers, and I'm not too impressed how they look (haven't tried them yet).

The Wilton letter cutters are metal - are those the ones you are using, doreenre?

I had the very same problem and almost gave up. Thinner was helping so I ended up leaving it a little thicker, about 1/8" and it seemed to help. I used PS to dust with but cornstarch might be better. I haven't tried that.

The letter B is especially difficult and of course I'm always trying to to Birthday.

cover your fondant with a piece of seran wrap and then press the Wilton Metal Alphabet cutters into the fondant, you will see how much easier it will come out

Saran Wrap - what a great idea!