What are the best markers to use for writing on fondant and where do you purchase them?

Americolor are definitely the best. I wouldn't even bother with Wilton. I tried them and they aren't good...

I've only used the Wilton they are ok , but I've not used the Americolor. I get the Wilton ones at Michaels and used the 40% off coupon.

i'v got an americolor one and it's just fine i heard wilton ones dry out faster

I don't like the Wilton ones either. Mine seemed dry the moment I opened the package.

Can't you just use non-toxic markers? They are non-toxic after all.

Americolor markers are awesome. Wilton markers...not.

I agree about the Wilton ones. Mine seemed dry the moment I opened them, especially the black. Also, don't forget that they need to be refrigerated after opening. I will never buy them again.

www.rainbowdust.co.uk have just put out some of the most amazing markers I've ever used, the fine nib is 0.5mm, super super fine. Over 20 colours int he range, double ended. They have agents that sell them in most countries.

bejewelled.................. those say wholesale only , that's another problem some of us have. I know the Americolor is probably better than Wilton their gels are. I've had my Wilton markers for two years and NEVER have had them act up on me. I use my black quite a bit. I must of gotten a fresh pack I guess.

my oma got some from switzerland; shes had them for about 20 years and they still work! she used them to make the plaque for my sons christening last year.. ill try and find out what brand they are; i think they were quite expensive, but if they are going to last over 20 years.. well id say that would be worth the investment.. wouldnt you?

I have bought the Wilton ones...horrible!! The Americolor ones are SOOO worth the extra $$$...

mine dont require refridgerating either, perhaps thats whats drying them out.

I agree, the Wilton's are horrible! Only one of the markers worked for me....and it wasn't very crisp, just faint. I tried the KopyKake ones and two of them didn't work at all, but at least were better than Wilton's. I guess I will give Americolor a try.
Anyone know of any tricks to get the markers to work? I think I heard of vinegar? Maybe I'm wrong, but nothing to lose on the markers that didn't work anyway.

The Americolor ones have a different type tip than the Wilton ones - it's more like a brush-marker tip...does that make sense? I have several black ones, and they have never dried out on me, and I've written on fondant, RMBC, royal, modeling chocolate, you name it...and they still work great!!!

Only tried Americolor and Wilton, but Americolor are AWESOME! I have used them on all types of edible products. (fondant, buttercream, royal icing, gumpaste, edible images, etc..) and never had a problem. had them for 4-5 years now and none of them have dried out. I just keep them in my decorating drawer.

On the back of my Wilton FoodWriter package it says:
Includes: Blue, Black, Green Yellow and Red markers. After use, wipe tip with a clean paper towel. Refrigerate marker.

They should have made the refrigerate part larger and bold.

One thing I do with the markers (wilton and americolor, I have both) is to keep them in a container with the writing end down. None of mine have dried out, and they are over a year old.

oops well i never refridgerated my americolour one, i didn't read anything about it thou but sounds odd to me.....oh well too late now lol yeh i just keep it in my cake box

When I was at the That Takes the Cake show in Austin, Nicolas Lodge was demonstrating and he said you could use Sharpie brand markers to write on gumpaste & fondant, that they were food safe. I have the Americolor ones and they work great, the wilton ones I had before didn't work well for me. I wish I had known about the Sharpie ones before I spent $20 bucks on the americolor.