I am making a cupcake tree from the '06 Wilton yearbook. I have to cut 1/8" strips of fondant mixed with some tylose to makes 375 loops. What is the best thing to cut with and how can I work fast enough so the don't dry out. Should I cut them all and then form the loops or cut, loop cut, loop? Thx for your help.
I'm fond of using Drafting rulers (generaly look pink and clear and about 18" long x 2" wide) and a sharp Xacto Knife usually do the trick for me.
I would roll my fondant then cover it well with plastic wrap so it isnt exposed to the air and then cut in small batches then fold.
I really like to use the PME cutting wheel. You can get it online at most places that carry fondant tools..I think I got mine at Country Kitchens for like $7.00. When I took a class with Kim Morrison, that is what she was using and she let us try it and that is all I use from now on. Colette Peters uses it too. If you want more info about it, let me know!
I like to use a pizza cutter. But when I'm making strips that have to be the same length sometimes my pasta roller attachment on my Kitchenaid works great.
Here is the PME cutting wheel...
http://www.globalsugarart.com/catalog/product_17375_PME_Cutting_Wheels.html
It works really well, and like I said a lot of the pros use it. You can get it at most places that sell gumpaste/fondant tools. I got mine at Country Kitchens for a little over $6.
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