Rolling Fondant Between Vinyl Sheets
Decorating By playingwithsugar Updated 30 Aug 2006 , 12:19pm by cakesbyjess
Alrighty, Members, here's my latest story --
I want to start rolling my fondant between two layers of vinyl that I will purchase at Wal-Mart.
Here are the questions:
Do those of you who practice this technique use the thicker gauge (harder) vinyl or the softer (thinner) gauge vinyl?
Do you grease the vinyl first, or just use it as is?
Do you wash it after use? Do you hang it up to dry? Does it get spots all over it from the water droplets?
Thanks Bunches!!
Theresa 
I use clear plastic from the fabric store. A medium weight, you want it to hold a flat shape as you roll. If it is too thin, it will wrinkle easily. It also needs to be able to bend when you flip it over your cake.
I wash mine by dipping it into a large sinkful of water (commercial sinks) and then rinse and hang. Before I use it, I wipe it with a paper towel and a touch of shortening to polish it.
I cut mine into two pieces to make it easier to use, rather than folding it in half.
It is cheap. Buy enough for more than one set. You can cut some for smaller work.
Thanks, Joann!
I have read so many posts on this subject, but nobody every mentioned any specifics, especially about the gauge of the vinyl used.
I appreciate the information.
Theresa
Please, no bashing, but I can't really see the benefit to rolling fondant between vinyl sheets. I'd think you'd get a lot of stretch when you removed 2 sheets vs. removing it from one.
That said, I roll fondant on a medium weight piece of vinyl I got at Wal-Mart for less than $1. I put a very light coating of crisco on it, I sometimes wipe it with a paper towel every once in awhile if I'm rolling white/light fondant because lint seems to be attracted easily. I wash it when I'm finished using hot water and Dawn detergent. I dry it with lint free paper toweling and then roll it around my long white vinyl pin.
I've adhered the vinyl to my counter using packing tape, wet paper toweling under it, and that tacky putty stuff.
I travel with vinyl when going to classes and rebuff instructors who poo-poo it. I find it cheap to use and replace and if I cut into it, no worries because it isn't a $35 silicone mat 
Rae
Ok folks I'm confused lol nothing new in my case but as a newbie I have a few questions pls. Are you talking about just regular vinyl that you buy by the yard? Since I'm new at this and only just started with fondant would it be better for me to try it this way? I can see how it would be easier to lift it onto the cake but my brain cant figure out what kind of vinyl (I"m a picture kink of person lol I see a photo and say ohhhhhhh ok now I get it lol) Do you still need to put something on the vinyl so the fondant doesnt stick? I've never heard of this yet and it sounds like a good idea to me if it is easier.
Yep, that's the stuff, the vinyl you purchase by the yard at Wally World or a fabric store.
If you read Blakescakes post, you will see that they say to use a light coat of Crisco on it. This helps prevent the sticking.
Welcome to the group. I am so glad that this post is helping someone other than me!
Theresa
so I assume this vinyl needs to be free of any texture? the ones I am thinking about always have sort of a pattern on it. Does it have that fuzzy stuff on the back?
The vinyl I use (and what I think works best for rolling fondant) has no texture, and is the same on the front and back (no fuzzy stuff). It's similar to a clear shower curtain, if that helps. I love my big piece o' vinyl.
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