So today is the first time of using fondant, and am making a bow. I am drying the pieces and I don't know how to get all the powdered sugar off. Do I wait until they dry, do i use water, HELP!

Once the loops are dry, you can use a dry pastry brush to brush any excess off.
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Nati

I would just dust them off as best as I could first. Then from there I don't know what others have done to get that stuff off. Actually I don't use powdered sugar when i roll out my fondant. I usually use shortening or non-stick spray on my mat for that. And on my hands too, (I wear rubber gloves) don't like it gettin under my fingernails n such. Blech!!!!!

I also use Crisco, for that very reason. I hate the powder that is left behind when you use powdered sugar. There is inevitably always some left behind on your fondant.

I actually use cornflour.
Nati

I agree with the large soft brush. Works fine.

Ok.. doesnt using the shortening make the fondant shinny??? i love this idea of not coating my entire kitchen with powder..

Cornflour definately, powdered sugar is just too sticky! I use a firm bristle paint brush to brush off the cornflour. I even use it on my FBCT after I put them in place before they thaw! Works like a charm!


Amy

I use siliconized potato starch. You only need to use a teeny tiny bit and it is not at all sticky. To remove any leftovers you can use a microweave towel very slightly dampened or a dry pastry brush.

Brush as much excess off as you can. After the cake has stood for an hour or so any remaining white marks seem to disappear

The more Crisco you use, the shinier you fondant will get. However, if you use just a little bit, it works just fine.

I use cornstarch...whatever is left on the fondant, I brush off with my hand gently. I never had a powder problem.

I roll out my fondant on an inexpensive piece of vinyl I got from Wally Mart, you know the kind to covers tables and furniture with? No need for corn starch, powdered sugar OR Crisco. I love it!

I have one from Wilton that Ihate as it sticks a lot as well. I don't know what makes this other plasitc sheet I have different but it really does work. I keep a little piece about 16"X14" that I use for little piece work and a much bigger one for rolling out cake coverings. And a whole metre cost me less than $3 CAD. Gotta love that!