I just bought both the alphabet and numbers sets of JEM cutters. I played with just the A today, but didn't like the result I was getting. I rolled the fondant, and pressed the cutter into it. Most of the time the letter would remain on the mat and I could remove the extra fondant from around it, but it didn't look sharp. A couple of times the fondant stayed in the cutter and I had to pull it out. Do I need to let the fondant sit for a few minutes after I roll it? Any secrets I should know about with these cutters? I appreciate any suggestions. Do those of you who have the JEM cutters like them? Thanks

Hi,
I have those cutters and used them on my Heart and Rosebud cake. I didn't have any trouble but as you said, I let the fondant sit (rolled out) for just a few minutes before cutting with the letters. I also moved the cutter around in a circular motion to really cut the letters out (hope that makes sense) instead of just stamping them out. At first I didn't do this and the letters were staying in the cutters.

Thanks, I'll give that a try tomorrow. I didn't have a lot of time today to try different things. Did you dip the cutter in powdered sugar before cutting with it?

I have trouble w/ them too. sometimes i can't get the little "holes" out, sometimes they just don't look very sharp....

I didn't use anything (powdered sugar, Crisco, etc).
I also used a toothpick to get the "holes" out - the 'e', 'a', '&' and 'p'. When I let the letters sit just a second or two before putting them on the cake, I got a real sharp small kitchen knife to smooth up any ragged edges.

I also have these cutters and have nearly given up on them! They always stick to the cutter and I can't get them out without deforming them badly! I'll try some of your tips and see what happens! How thick/thin are you rolling your fondant?

Not "see through" thin but definitely thinner than I would for covering a cake. Probably just a small bit thinner than if you were making a bow. I bet if it's too thin, it would tend to stick more. ? Just a thought.

Hi there,

I found the only way i could work with the cutters was to thoroughly coat each one in cornflour before cutting. It makes the finished article look a little dusty but i just brushed it off. I do roll the paste very thin - more or less as you would for making flowers.

Hope this helps.

I have these cutters too and at first I had a lot of trouble with them. If you let them sit for a minute they are a lot easier to release. Also if they do stick a little I just use a toothpick and push it out .