I ordered one after I saw some amazing cakes decorated with it in chocolate to wrap around the cake, but wonder if there are any tips or tricks to using it?
A couple of videos on YouTube make it look easy but they are using stain or paint - not chocolate!
Any input is appreciated

Where did you order it from?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT5bTVVa5eE&playnext=1&list=PL2FFA8AEDF7AD2D0A&index=10


This tutorial is with chocolate not paint. This is exactly how I do mine. Tip: remember to rock your tool as you drag it to create a good effect.

You don't have to order a wood graining tool. Just go to your local hardware store. They are in the paint section.

I believe Lori used this method once on Amazing Wedding Cakes, It came out so cool! Post a picture when you try!

I ordered it from Lowes online, it looks so cool on the cakes I've seen I really want to make it work.
It was not expensive at all, around 6.00 I think.
I will check out those links and post my pix when I take it out for a test drive!