What does everyone use to cut even fondant ribbons? I have my cutter from my Wilton class but it doesn't cut sharp or clean enough. But I love that it has the spacers and I don't have to measure anything. Is there something better out there?

This is what I use:

http://bakerstools.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=13955&Category_Code=CUT&Product_Count=11

Pricey, but I love it. Also, if you grease your cutting wheel (no matter what it is, wilton or this one, they will make a cleaner cut.

We tend to do ours freehand....We have seen some people use rulers to get the straight edges.

Paul

Yardstick and a knife

I use the one that Sharon Zambito sells on her website. It works great. Her website is sugaredproductions.com

Cindy, I've always wanted one of those. They are soo expensive...I'll have to put that on my wishlist, hehe.

Another alternative is what Normita mentioned. I got mines at Sharon's website...I have used it on most of my latest cakes.

I use this one:

http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=17248&name=FMM%20-%20Multi-Ribbon%20Cutter

ruller and pizza cutter, or freehand if i'm in a hurry

I *almost* bought this yesterday, but since I didn't, I'll share!
lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Pastry-6-Wheel-Cutter-Marker-Adjustable-Divider_W0QQitemZ280479279314QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item414dde28d2

I use a palette knife and free hand it.

Loucinda...I have the same one and find, even with the little screw/wheel thingie, I cannot keep the wheels even. Any tips? I find I usually just end up using a pizza wheel and ruler. I would use it for pasta, but my pasta machine already has cutter attachments. (Hey, just now as I typed this I think I will try that with fondant, maximum = noodle size?) It was such a disappointment after the cost. Rylan, I'll be willing to let it go if you pm me.

Mine actually has a screw thingy (sorry don't know the technical term!) that you screw down to "lock" it where you want it. Not sure if all of them have that option?? The only thing I have to watch is to make sure I am using even pressure so the wheels on the ouutside edges cut through the gumpaste/fondant all the way. I love it, I can cut the exact same width pieces with one swipe, no measuring each time.

That is a good price on the ebay one!

EDITED TO ADD: I just checked out the ebay one again, and the wheels don't look like they are on there very good. I am not a pro, but possibly there are different levels of quality on this tool? Mine is very sturdy, and locks down perfectly when I tighten the screw.

Loucinda, that's kinda why I backed off it, it looked like the wheels might be 'wiggly'... not good for what we would want it for but I sure would love to find an inexpensive version of this tool!

Thanks Loucinda. I believe we have the same model for mine cost in the $60s also. That is why I am so annoyed. Maybe I will look into Sharon Zambito's. I've always liked her products and her recommendations are valuable. I just hate have to purchase two of the same thing, especially when the first is so much more expensive than the second!

MM - for the money that it cost, I would consider getting ahold of the place where you purchsased it, and ask for a replacement......you're right, for that kind of money - the tool needs to perform as it is supposed to!