what is the most common mold size for the fondant bead molds? I do have a cake that I need them for a bottom border
thank you peg.. has anyone used (or have) the fmm cutters for pearls? im trying to see which ones are easier
From what I've read on a few of the posts, it seems that most people don't like the pearl molds and that they'd rather roll their own by hand. Many said they make them while they're watching TV. Personally I haven't used them so I can't say.
lilthorner:
I have the 4mm and the 6mm molds (flexible, silicone type). At first, I had a heck of a time dealing with them: too much fondant in the mold; sticking; etc.
A friend of mine went to an ICES convention last year in FL and learned to put the mold into the freezer for about 5 minutes and the fondant comes out easier.... So I tried this "trick" and low and behold, it worked! 
The only problem I find with the molds are the length. For a larger size cake you have to make several to fit around the diameter of course and then deal with covering the seams.
Depending on the size of your cake, I wouldn't go any smaller than a 6mm for a border.
thanks everyone! I just ordered 2 molds from firstimpressions.com each mold has 3 sizes..
what is the most common mold size for the fondant bead molds? I do have a cake that I need them for a bottom border
I would say 8mm...I use the blue silicone molds from CK Products because they are 3D and are great for making individual pearls. The first impression molds are wonderful too but they have a flat side which make gluing to the cake easier but the downfall is they aren't good for making individual pearls or if you are wanting a more 3D looking pearls.
i put the incorrect site www.firstimpressionmolds.com
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