I tried to use the diamond impression mat a few weeks ago and it looked awful. I tried using a crusting buttercream and I thought I had let it crust long enough, but not too long. I couldnt get that to work and then used fondant. I think my fondant was too thick so that made sense, but can anyone offer some advise when using the impression mat? I want to try it again tonight but I dont want to have to re-smooth the cake if I mess it up with the impression mat.
What exactly was wrong with your impression? I let my icing crust for at least 20 minutes before using the mat. It needs to be crusted deeper than just the very surface. I wipe the mat off after each impression. Then, I go back with a toothpick to deepen any lines that didn't get impressed well.
I dusted mine with a tiny bit of powdered sugar, and then wiped off the mat every time I pulled it off the cake.........my bc had been left to sit over night.........it turned out good- in fact, it was the very first time I used the mat, and I am tickled.
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