Ugh! My Mmf Is Sticking To The Counter!!!!!

Decorating By coolmawmy Updated 11 Sep 2007 , 9:31am by diane

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coolmawmy Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 12:54am
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What do I do?!?! I have one of the Wilton Fondant Mats and I have put cornstarch down but it is still sticking! I even tried putting more CS down and rerolling....BAD idea! Now it tastes like cornstarch with a hint of sugar! GRRRRR!!! How do I get it to not stick?!?!

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Parable Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 1:14am
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It sounds like you have not added enough PS to the MMF. I like to think of the right consistancy as being like play-doh. HTH

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coreenag Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 1:21am
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Either you have not used enough sugar or try adding some crisco to the mat.

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chefcindy Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 1:22am
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I agree, try using more ps.. you can also use that instead of cs to keep it from sticking, also try a little shortning.. that helps too.

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stacyyarger Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 1:23am
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I would add more PS and I put Crisco on my hands when I'm mixing or playing with it. And when I roll mine out I use CS.I am new at this also but have never had any trouble!! Good Luck!!


Help this helps,
Stacy

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TexasSugar Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 1:37am
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I haven't tried the MMF, but when I roll out fondant I roll it out on a crisco coated mat. As long as you coat it completely with a little crisco it will not stick. The best part for me is that you can pick the mat up, fondant and all and lay that over the cake then peal it way. No more sticking nails into the fondant trying to move it. icon_smile.gif

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coolmawmy Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 2:09am
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Thanks guys! I am going to try the Crisco, but not tonight.. to tired and frustrated. lol The MMF is the right consistancy and rolls just fine it is when I go to pick it up that the bottom stick to the mat. Man this can be so irritating at first! lol Good thing it is a stress reliever for me. hehe

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Sara0017 Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 4:26am
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range">I tried MMF for the first time the other night,and it kept sticking the surface! First I rolled it out on parchment paper, it stuck, I rerolled it with more PS. It still stuck the the PP! At that point, I was frustrated! I put alot of PS on the counter and rerolled it. It still stuck to the counter!!
I managed to move it from the counter to the cake. But not without alot of holes in the fondant! I covered the holes with polka dots and thank God I had enough fondant for them!!!
I completely forgot about the Crisco! That would of made it alot easier!!! icon_biggrin.gif

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rcs Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 4:36am
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You can also roll fondant out on vinyl that you buy in the fabric dept. I bought mine at Walmart. I just barely wet my counter with water, place my piece of vinyl down and coat the vinyl with a tiny bit of shortening. It works sooo well...no sticking!

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coreenag Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 4:38am
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Thanks guys! I am going to try the Crisco, but not tonight.. to tired and frustrated. lol The MMF is the right consistancy and rolls just fine it is when I go to pick it up that the bottom stick to the mat. Man this can be so irritating at first! lol Good thing it is a stress reliever for me. hehe



So funny! I think of decorating as a stress reliever as well, although when it is isn't going well and I am grumbling I am sure my family will disagree icon_biggrin.gif Good luck, it will go better after a good sleep!

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Hollyanna70 Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 1:02pm
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Well, I don't have any counter space so I use my floor freezer to do my work on. I was wondering, those of you who have the wilton mats, how do you keep them from sliding all over the place? I even used that rubbery shelf liner, and it still wanted to move all over the place.

I finally gave up and went out and bought a silpat to put on it. That thing sticks right to my freezer. It's great, but I would love to be able to use my wilton mat because it has the nice measurement circles on it.

any advice?

Sorry if I high jacked the thread, but all your comments reminded me of it.

I've had the same sticky issues, so I'm afraid I wouldn't be much help there. icon_sad.gif

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coolmawmy Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 1:59pm
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Oh Holly, please do not feel bad for "high jacking"! lol I have been known to high jack a post or two. lol

Honestly I have NO clue how to keep the darn thing from sliding around all over the place. I pile HEAVY things on each corner of the mat and it still slides! lol I am about to go get that vinyl one of the pp talked about, tracing the measurments from the wilton mat onto it and use that. lol

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loree001 Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 2:07pm
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Try using double-sided tape...and btw, I also rub my counter or work surface with a thin coat of Crisco when making MMF, works fine!

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Rikke_Denmark Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 2:29pm
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great I'm trying MMF for the first time tonight. Great info to have icon_biggrin.gif

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aundron Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 2:38pm
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I use the Wilton Fondant Mat as well and what works for me is powdered sugar!! I make sure I put it on the mat and on top of the fondant before I roll it out!!

HTH icon_biggrin.gif

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CEC3 Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 2:50pm
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OK try this place the Wilton mat on your counter then place the clear vinyl on top with a light coat of cresco. The best of both worlds. you can roll out you MMF and see the measurements. Good Luck icon_biggrin.gificon_biggrin.gif

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Hollyanna70 Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 3:17pm
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Ahh.. good solution..

Well, 'cept I can't find that vinyl everyone keeps talking about. Sadly, the walmart here seems to only have the type of vinyl that has cloth on the other side.. like a cheap upholstery.. haha I really don't think that would work. icon_wink.gif

Thanks for the response. I greatly appreciate it. I can hardly wait to try my fondant again.



Holly

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coolmawmy Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 5:15pm
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Oh Christine you are awesome!!! THANK YOU! lol

Holly good luck! You will have to let us know how it goes for you.

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Sara0017 Posted 11 Sep 2007 , 7:09am
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I added my first MMF cake photo to my album. That was one of the hardest cakes I had ever made, but I will gladly do it again!! icon_biggrin.gif

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diane Posted 11 Sep 2007 , 9:31am
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i had the same problem. now i roll mine out onto my glass counter which is on my stove...italian type stove. it works...but i probably will have to invest in something when i get back to the states. icon_lol.gif

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