Which Gumpaste Mix Or Ready To Use?
Decorating By sugarcheryl Updated 19 Aug 2008 , 1:38am by sugarcheryl
I was wondering which gumpaste mix do you prefer? Make your own or buy already made? and which brand?
I tried the Wiltons mix, didn't care for it. Right now I make my own from one of the recipes here. Nicholas Lodges gumpaste gets rave reviews from most people. I am going to try it as soon as my Tylose powder comes in.
I use the Wilton Gum paste mix more often than the ready-to-use, I like the texture better of the mix. It also doesn't dry out as quick while it is stored.
I haven't used any other brand but Wilton.HTH
if i make it ... i make nicholas lodge recipe... it is on his site... if i buy premade... it is wilton brand... it is really nice.. satin ice brand is too soft for me.. but again there are others that like it... that is ok too... we all are different and we like different things... hth
When I took the gumpaste class we learned how to make our own, but I buy Wiltons pre-made. It works well for me I only use it for bows and flowers, things that won't be eaten. It costs about $7.00-$8.00 here in the Macon area. (coupons for Michaels or Hobby Lobby are a big help) I will be making some gerbera daisies and roses this week for a wedding next weekend.
Jibbies
I've used both Wilton and Satin Ice ready-to-use. I have been happy with them both.
Thanks everyone for your input. I use Wilton and I've made my own also. I was just wondering. 
I just bought the wilton gumpaste mix... how much powered sugar do you use after mixing.. you know when your kneading it... Is the gumpast suppose to be sticky? or is the consistency suppose to be like fondant?
Sorry for snagging your post..
TIA, Charleen
It is sticky at first you just have to work the powered sugar in and will become unsticky.
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