Ok, I tried the MMF, first too dry, asked for help, got it not dry.
Now I have rolled the dough out three times...after I have tried to knead until my wrist, arms and hand hurt. It tears every time I start to pick it up. I tried it again, got it on the cake and the whole tore into pieces. 
What in the heck I am doing wrong. If it's this much trouble to do fondant, no wonder it cost more. I hate the taste of Wilton's but at least I could use it. 
Sandi
I adore fondant - I roll to about 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch. Are you using crisco or cornstarch? Add the crisco if it is too hard, your hands and arms should not hurt, it is too hard, you can put it in the micro for a few seconds to soften it up.
I have done MMF, but I prefer to buy Pettinice now, not too expensive and definitly worth it to me not to have to make it, and I know it is going to be consistant. Don't give up, it does take some getting used to, once you get to the right consistancy it will all fall together.
I adore fondant - I roll to about 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch. Are you using crisco or cornstarch? Add the crisco if it is too hard, your hands and arms should not hurt, it is too hard, you can put it in the micro for a few seconds to soften it up.
I have done MMF, but I prefer to buy Pettinice now, not too expensive and definitely worth it to me not to have to make it, and I know it is going to be consistent. Don't give up, it does take some getting used to, once you get to the right consistency it will all fall together.
To clarify (since I was so frustrated earlier) I did make both MMF and Chocolate MMF. Both were hard and dry, but the chocolate was awful. I did what another member suggested, adding Crisco. Then let it rest. Then I tried to use it. I add more powdered sugar. I then added more sugar. I tried again and kept it about 1/4 thick, and each time it just shredded on me. I used crisco and cornstarch. But it just cracks or tears. It's like bad playdough. I haven't even gotten out the regular MMF because I have to have the cake for tonight. I was afraid to microwave it anymore or it would melt!
Anyways I ended up using the rest of my chocolate frosting and then making small chocolate ribbon roses from the chocolate fondant. They would hardly keep their shape. But I finished and my son told me it looked nice. I have to leave in a bit so I will post a pic later! THANKS to everyone for all your help!!!! I may try it again when my hands and arms recover!
Sandi
aww! don't hate fondant. when i first made mmf, i had the same problem. but i got a few suggestions from a few people here and now i love mmf.
what i do while the marshmallows are melting is i add about 2 tbsps of crisco to it. and instead of leaving it over night which i find SO difficult to knead, i just use it right away. and when it gets too hard, i just zap it in the microwave for 5 secs being careful not to melt it. and i find that you can't roll it very thin either. well, i hope that helps cause that's all i know 
I like the taste of MMF, but I find that it just isn't as easy to work with as the pre-made stuff. Mine's always either too hard, too soft, or even when I think I have it right, I get little "pits" in the MMF and it just doesn't look smooth.
So I've decided to buy the pre-made stuff for now - until I get better at working with fondant in general. I just bought a 10 pound bucket of Fondx at the local cake supply store for $32. Considering the cost of supplies and the headache I have with MMF, this just works out much better for me. I know you can buy smaller packages of fondant as well - maybe that's an option for you?
Good luck with the MMF! And post a pic of the final product if you can. 
Thanks, it's nice to know I am not the only who hasn't quite got the hang of making fondant. My friend uses Fondx and I was thinking today I need to just order that for now. I really want try more cakes using fondant, so maybe for now Fondx is the way to go! I will down the the pic tomorrow, I sooo tired, it's been a long day decorating one cake!
I find if it is ripping there isnt enought powdered sugar in it. Or let it sit for
awhile and it stiffens up a bit.
Although the fondant didn't exactly work out, it did taste GREAT! Here is a link to where I posted the result of my cake. After a good night's sleep I feel a lot better today! I must say that it really does have a great taste and I am willing to attempt it again...guess that is the only way to learn! And it couldn't hurt to have some Fondx on hand.
Here's the link:
http://forum.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=3100583#3100583
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