Covering Cake With Fondant

Decorating By Suewillo Updated 4 Feb 2010 , 9:49pm by _Jamie_

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Suewillo Posted 4 Feb 2010 , 7:43pm
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How much fondant do I need to cover a 10" 8" and 6" cake that are 4" high. I am making my own fondant and am not sure how much to make.

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ibmoser Posted 4 Feb 2010 , 8:07pm
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There is a really handy chart from Satin Ice posted on the Global Sugar Art website here
http://www.globalsugarart.com/?id=24
According to this chart, you will need about 5 pounds (4 1/2 by my calculations).

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Rylan Posted 4 Feb 2010 , 9:22pm
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Also, what fondant are you planning to use? It sometimes depend on the fondant and how thin you roll it.

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Suewillo Posted 4 Feb 2010 , 9:35pm
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I made my own from a recipe on here that everyone says is very good. The recipe says it make 3 pounds.
Thanks for all the help.

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_Jamie_ Posted 4 Feb 2010 , 9:49pm
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One batch of MFF is enough fondant for two 6" tiers, two 8" tiers, and two 10" tiers. With some left over. But I roll mine to 1/16th an inch thin too.

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