I need to cover a 10" cake and I see on the chart I need 36oz what does equal in the satin ice lbs? Not too good with math lol
why would I mix wilton with satin ice? just trying to understand the logic here
why would I mix wilton with ? just trying to understand the logic here
Many people find the new formula/way of making it (have read both - formula changed or equipment changed - either way, I also personally noticed a change and quit using it) difficult to work with. While some swear they have no issues, several of us find it's prone to cracking/tearing easily and elephant skin. I haven't tried it, but have read that many have had success when mixing it with Wilton. They swear it tastes great and is much easier to work with. Personally, I now use Satin Ice for anything I need to dry firm and use Fondarific to cover cakes.
I live in the UK and had a friend send me over some satin ice fondant and I love it just the way it is. It was super easy to work with, tasted amazing and I had no issues with it what so ever. I bought 2 x 2lb pails and I have covered 5 cakes already and still haven't even touched the second pail yet - got about a quarter of the first pail left.
Nanefy, how does the compare to the Carma Massa Ticino? I bought a 7kg pail of that on your recommendation, it's a dream to work with but if the is comparable in quality but cheaper I'll go for that next time. TIA
Hey Lisa, I'm so glad you went and got the Massa Ticino - it is amazing isn't it?? The only reason I bought the satin ice is because I needed a dark chocolate fondant and I know that Satin Ice is raved about. Satin Ice have confirmed that they are just about to start stocking it in the UK (hoorah!) but they are waiting on authorization from some government body. I hope it gets here soon because although I will always use the massa ticino for white cakes etc, I want another brand that is equally as good as the massa but has loads of colours and also gum paste and Satin Ice is just that. Their fondant is fantastic and as soon as it lands in the UK, I'll be stocking up on it!! 
16oz = 1lb so 36oz =2.25lbs
Nanefy, yes it's great stuff. I've only used it for one cake so far but I'll be using it again this weekend. I need to colour it purple and green, does it colour well? Or does it get affected like regal ice when you use alot of colour?
I wanted to ask you as well, I need to do ruffles like in alot of your cakes. How did you divide up your cakes to get the ruffles perfectly spaced (the ones where it curves around the sides like drop piping)? Did you use straight fondant with the garrett frill cutter and ruffle it with a tooth pick?
The chart may say 36oz but I've covered more than a ten inch with a 2lb pail...had a bit left over after trimming, and it covered nice and smooth and thick enough. I would think one 2lb pail would be good. I didn't like Satin Ice, I got that elephant skin dry look...I love Fondx the best, fondarific is my 2nd choice, it can be toooo soft if its hot in your kitchen. Good luck!!
How high will your cake be? Is is 2 layers torted? 2 layers not torted? 1 layer? You get the idea. If it is 4" high you can probably get away with a 2 lbs pail( I have done this successfully) You can roll satin ice pretty thin (thinner than wilton) and still have it cover nicely. Like mentioned above you can mix it just to make it go farther if you don't think you have enough. I would get a 5 lbs pail though...you will have lots left over for your next project and it is cheaper in the bigger pails... but this is coming from a girl who buys 10lbs pails 
16oz = 1lb so 36oz =2.25lbs
Nanefy, yes it's great stuff. I've only used it for one cake so far but I'll be using it again this weekend. I need to colour it purple and green, does it colour well? Or does it get affected like regal ice when you use alot of colour?
I wanted to ask you as well, I need to do ruffles like in alot of your cakes. How did you divide up your cakes to get the ruffles perfectly spaced (the ones where it curves around the sides like drop piping)? Did you use straight fondant with the garrett frill cutter and ruffle it with a tooth pick?
It just so happens that I have a tutorial on it on my facebook page, here is the link:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=275364209158324
16oz = 1lb so 36oz =2.25lbs
Nanefy, yes it's great stuff. I've only used it for one cake so far but I'll be using it again this weekend. I need to colour it purple and green, does it colour well? Or does it get affected like regal ice when you use alot of colour?
I wanted to ask you as well, I need to do ruffles like in alot of your cakes. How did you divide up your cakes to get the ruffles perfectly spaced (the ones where it curves around the sides like drop piping)? Did you use straight fondant with the garrett frill cutter and ruffle it with a tooth pick?
It just so happens that I have a tutorial on it on my facebook page, here is the link:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=275364209158324
Wonderful! Thank you, just hope it looks something like yours! They're fabulous
oh yeah, meant to say, the fondant colours beautifully, just make sure to do the colouring a day or two in advance or it will be uber soft. I bung mines in the fridge to firm up over night (wrapped in cling film and a plastic bag) and then it's fine next day. My most recent cake below, was coloured the night before with a shed load of blue and it covered brilliantly.
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/2188726/
oh yeah, meant to say, the fondant colours beautifully, just make sure to do the colouring a day or two in advance or it will be uber soft. I bung mines in the fridge to firm up over night (wrapped in cling film and a plastic bag) and then it's fine next day. My most recent cake below, was coloured the night before with a shed load of blue and it covered brilliantly.
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/2188726/
How high will your cake be? Is is 2 layers torted? 2 layers not torted? 1 layer? You get the idea. If it is 4" high you can probably get away with a 2 lbs pail( I have done this successfully) You can roll pretty thin (thinner than wilton) and still have it cover nicely. Like mentioned above you can mix it just to make it go farther if you don't think you have enough. I would get a 5 lbs pail though...you will have lots left over for your next project and it is cheaper in the bigger pails... but this is coming from a girl who buys 10lbs pails
No torted just a two layer... thanks for the advice everyone!
To those wondering how much Satin Ice is needed to cover a cake, you can refer to our guide on the Satin Fine Foods website
www.satinfinefoods.com/product
To those in the UK, we are launching our White, Ivory and Chocolate fondants as well as our Gum Paste in November! Our colored fondants will be available to you in 2012, after review by the British authorities. Sign up for our e-newsletter to get the latest news.
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