The lavender brushes.
My favorite brush for gum glue is the middle one. The paint literally fell off in strips in my bum glue. What was left fell off as I washed it and used my thumbnail to scrape.
Long run their stuff is not less expensive, so why can't they make it right the first time?
If I wasn't anal retentive I would have given up a long time ago just because of their products.
Sorry I had to put it out there. I'm slightly peeved.
I buy the plastic Rose Art brushes that Walmart sells...it's a pack of 5 with clear plastic handles, in different sizes and shapes.
I buy the plastic Rose Art brushes that Walmart sells...it's a pack of 5 with clear plastic handles, in different sizes and shapes.
same here! there are super cheap too! under $3 for the pack. plus, the bristles dont get dyed with food colors when i use them. 
Once I get with Texas Rose for my remedial rose training, I'm checking it out!
I posted because I'm sick and tired of buying things from the big W, that don't work in general.
The fondant ribbon cutter happens to be my favorite. I got it to work, but stripped it at the same time. I can no longer use it for anything else. Let's not forget the icing sculpter. I just know I'm not the only person who has tried it and the stupid things fall out. This always happens in the middle of the cake.
Gomo, if you've figured out how to make that ribbon cutter work, I'm going to give you mine!
I buy the plastic Rose Art brushes that Walmart sells...it's a pack of 5 with clear plastic handles, in different sizes and shapes.
same here! there are super cheap too! under $3 for the pack. plus, the bristles dont get dyed with food colors when i use them.
Me too! I just bought a new pack last night
My ribbon cutter tightens up when I roll it, so that either you have to loosen the nut after one cut or it will tear up the fondant on the next cut.
My ribbon cutter tightens up when I roll it, so that either you have to loosen the nut after one cut or it will tear up the fondant on the next cut.
I hate my Wilton ribbon cutter for the same reason - it always tightens up on me.
Back to brushes -
I only use sable brushes or Loew Cornell brushes (AC Moore or Michaels), depending on what I want to do with it. For painting I use sable, for dusting I use either.
I do not know if Hobby Lobby has them. They recently opened a location not too far from me, but I haven't been there yet.
Theresa 
You need to have the wingnut on the left when using the ribbon cutter, which is a giant POS if you ask me.
IME, all paintbrushes with a wooden handle lose their paint eventually. Try buying some quality brushes from the art department that have plastic handles. I love the Royal brushes that have a clear plastic handle with royal blue accents.
The paint literally fell off in strips in my bum glue.
I'm sorry, but my Junior High sense of humor had me rolling when I read this!! 
The paint literally fell off in strips in my bum glue.
I'm sorry, but my Junior High sense of humor had me rolling when I read this!!
Me too. Now I'm just waiting for the resident Wilton defender to come in and scold everyone for bashing Wilton. 
On the subject of ribbon cutters....this is my new favorite tool. Dang it made life easy this past weekend! http://selfservebaker.com/decoratingsupplies/images/multi%20ribbon.jpg
what is an icing sculptor?
The big W stuff is usually crap. It seems like a good way to keep bakers in business. After all, if the average person could use the easily accessable stuff they sell at a reasonably cheap price, then why would they want the indy, ruths, leahs and the other amazing artists to make their cakes? It is amazing how much I have improved just by getting quality products designed to make a professional finish.
Wilton products are meant more for the hobby cake decorator than professional users, thats why you can buy them in Walmart etc. The pros shop in restaurant supply stores & buy products designed for commercial use.
Each to his/her own.
Well said!
Ok the brush I love for G P, is the middle one in the lavender Wilton stuff.
I'm peeved, that the stuff wore off and landed in my gum paste glue.
I will get over it.
Sorry I brought it up!
My name is Kate and I am a paint brush addict. I'm not familar with the Wilton brushes but I don't doubt they suck~~but I cannot resist tossing a bag of brushes in my cart when I'm shopping for a project.
I love paint brushes. You just can't have too many.
Brushes brushes brushes mmmm. 
Jamie....your new signature cracks me up!!
I don't have any W paint brushes, but the icing sculpter is just waiting for me to try and use it. Someone said use teflon tape...Can you explain? Where do I put the tape, etc?
That ribbon cutter is wonderful...but yes. It sticks. What a PIA. I thought maybe it was just me!
I recommend the soft gripe brushes from Michael's or Hobby Lobby for dusting.
Jen
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