Smoothing Edges Of Fondant Decorations

Decorating By Amylou Updated 2 Sep 2007 , 1:01pm by kjt

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Amylou Posted 2 Sep 2007 , 12:18am
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Is there an easy way to do this? When I use the Wilton plastic cutting tool to get straight strips of fondant, I always end up having to smooth each side with my fingers because it's left jagged edges.

Advice?

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Strazle Posted 2 Sep 2007 , 12:24am
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I had trouble with the plastic too. I started using metal which gave much cleaner edges.

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Parable Posted 2 Sep 2007 , 1:05am
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Try rubbing crisco on the cutter before use.

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alanahodgson Posted 2 Sep 2007 , 12:39pm
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also be sure to clean the cutter off after 1 or two cuts. I find that tiny bits of fondant stick to the cutter making the following cuts less smooth.

ETA: also, before lifting the cutter, giving it a little jiggle back and forth on your cutting surface will help smooth out those rough edges.

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Price Posted 2 Sep 2007 , 12:56pm
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I have found the plastic cutter will not leave a nice clean edge. I use a pizza cutter for large items and I use a nice sharp exacto knife for smaller more intricate pieces. they leave a nice sharp, clean edge. If you do have an edge you want to smooth a little, dip your finger in a little powder sugar and rub the edge with your finger tip.

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kjt Posted 2 Sep 2007 , 1:01pm
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thanks to you all for these tips...this is something that really annoys me icon_sad.gif

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