Working With Black Fondant

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EatYourCake Posted 31 May 2007 , 5:07pm
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I was making a cake with black fondant (SatinIce to be exact) and the cornstarch I threw on my table to roll it out on kept getting all over it. I had white spots and streaks all over the fondant. I tried to just wipe it off, but it was still noticeable. I ended up mixing some black coloring and vodka and painting over all the black fondant. Any tips on how to work with black fondant and keep it black? Thanks!

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JoAnnB Posted 31 May 2007 , 5:34pm
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I roll it out on a plastic sheet rubbed with shortening. No powdered sugar, no cornstarch.

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Parable Posted 31 May 2007 , 5:35pm
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Originally Posted by JoAnnB

I roll it out on a plastic sheet rubbed with shortening. No powdered sugar, no cornstarch.





Ditto!

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Rikke_Denmark Posted 31 May 2007 , 5:36pm
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I have had the same problem, an at the sametime the black fondant became too soft.

Sorry no help here icon_sad.gif

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EatYourCake Posted 31 May 2007 , 7:24pm
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Originally Posted by JoAnnB

I roll it out on a plastic sheet rubbed with shortening. No powdered sugar, no cornstarch.




Thanks. That's what I was thinking I would try next time I work with it. icon_smile.gif

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mjs4492 Posted 31 May 2007 , 7:37pm
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I also used the plastic sheet with Crisco. You might can still find it in the sewing section at Walmart.

I recently in the past month or so, bought a roul pat working mat!!! icon_smile.gif It's heaven - you don't have to use anything when rolling out the fondant. Learned about it on CC. This place is truly an invaluable place for knowledge, tips and ideas!!!!! thumbs_up.gif

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Irishprincess Posted 31 May 2007 , 7:42pm
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I use my Wilton Fondant Mat, rubbed with a little Crisco and a little more Crisco on my hands.
I've also wiped off small cornstarch streaks with a very slightly damp paper towel.

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