If I'm going to be doing fondant on large round cakes is there a certain type rolling pin I should buy? I ask because I see Wilton has a large one for $20 just for fondant. Is this what I need or something else? Or does it even matter?

I have the small wood one in my box and that is what I use, works fine but probably takes a little longer. I am going to purchase the large Wilton pin this week with my 50% off coupon.

Those plastic Wilton ones are ok, but you can get a REAL rolling pin cheaper. You could even use a 1" dowel rod from the hardware store, that costs less than $5 for a 3-4 foot long one.

I roll my fondant between wax paper, so there's no worries about using the wood.

Hmmm...I guess that's what I was wondering...if it's worth spending $20 on the Wilton one; or if I could get a better one even cheaper. Seems like I remember someone saying they used pvc pipe here as well. Wonder how that works. I'm just wondering if it takes a special pin to get a really professional looking job on the bigger cakes. Cakeman, I tried rolling mine between wax paper and had problems with the wax paper getting crinkled! Wonder what I was doing wrong. Do you use conf. sugar on top of the fondant to keep it from doing that or do I just need more experience? LOL

I just bought a new one for fondant as my regular one left lines. Haven't tried it yet though...

I don't make it often, but I had that problem too. (Crinkling) I put a bit of shortening and powdered sugar and it helped a bit.

The problem with PVC and wax paper is it might just slide. If it's a super new and super clean piece, you could use PVC without wax paper. I'd be afraid of the plastic burrs getting into the fondant though.

Just remember, just because Wilton makes it, doesn't mean it's the only thing out there to use. Also, take Alton Brown's advice, and make sure EVERYTHING in the kitchen has more than one use to it.

and finally broke down and bought a long plastic "official" one for $20. Should have done it years before. It rolls it out quickly & there are no lines. If you're gonna do a lot of fondant, get the real one.

Hey, just $10 with the Michael's coupon. I'll do that estherhead. Thanks everyone.

I use my regular "non-stick" rolling pin, works great and doesn't leave any lines as I suppose a wooden one would. I still have to dust it with powdered sugar or cornstarch because it can get sticky!

I have used the Tupperware plastic rolling pin and it works great! no lines, it is light, easy to use and I prefer it to others I have used at home...

I use a large wooden one from Williams Sonoma and it works wonderful..