I made my first batch of fondant today...it has been sitting on my counter wrapped 2 times in saran wrap and in a plastic bag..no air...I took it out and it feels soft not sticky...I didn't even use all of the PS when kneading it...and it didn't take long at all...could it be that I got it right? Or should it feel sticky?? It feels like really soft playdoh. Oh please tell me that I got this right at my first try 
christi
Sometimes when I make my MMF, I like it to be pretty soft because I let it sit over night and it usually haredens up a bit. The first time I made it, the consistency was what you are describing and I kept adding powdered sugar and when I tried to use it the next day, it had hardened up alot. I really think making MMF is a try-it-until-you-find-what-you-like kind of thing! Hope I didn't confuse you! 
Maybe someone else out there has another thought on it?
Hi,
Did you try rolling it out ? Try that, and if you get a clean
flat disk that looks like you can cover a cake with and does not fall apart, or holds it shape if you try making figures or flowers out of, and you don't see PS lumps, then I would say you did it right. 
CONGRATULATIONS ... I love Fondant. I only use Fondant on my cakes.
the first time I did mmf, i kneaded in all of the powdered sugar, and it was too stiff to use. I haven't tried again, but when I do, I probably won't be so particular about using all of the powdered sugar. I agree with mlynnb...its just a trial and error process.
Hi wgoat5, I'm by no means a mmf guru, but soft, not sticky sounds right to me. I usually leave mine sit over night before I use it. When you are ready to use it, cut off the amount you want to use and wrap the rest back up so that it is airtight. Then knead the piece you are going to use until it feels smooth and pliable. It won't take you long to get the feel for it. Once you have kneaded it, it will be ready to cover your cake or model with it.
Well great..I think I am hooked! LOL....By the way...Do you store this in the refrigerator overnight or can it sit out of the refrigerator..of course in the saran wrap and the plastic bag.....
I'm so excited to start coloring and putting my figures together YIPPPPEEEE (by the way thanks Price for the tutoring )
Ok forgot a question...How long in advance can I make the fondant to put on the cake? The cake is due November 7th. I am making the figurines now..but if I wanted to tint the fondant now would it last till I covered the cakes on the 6th? And should the fondant stay in the fridge?
If you make those figurines now, they will be good in the next 5 yrs. or more. Fondant does not go bad.. it will get really firm, but not bad as in moldy or "eeww" . And no need to refirgerate them. Just put it in a dry place away from direct light.
Yes, just reheat it a little bit in the microwave for 1 min. at very low setting to soften it so it will be easy to knead.
If your are concerned that would it still be good , edible wise to cover the cake on November 6th ? YES.
Hi,
Did you try rolling it out ? Try that, and if you get a clean
flat disk that looks like you can cover a cake with and does not fall apart, or holds it shape if you try making figures or flowers out of, and you don't see PS lumps, then I would say you did it right.
CONGRATULATIONS
... I love Fondant. I only use Fondant on my cakes.
YEH!....at last ,someone else that just covers in fondant....I do too...I was begining to think I was the only one!
I've just looked at your cake pic's, they are beautiful
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