Issues W/ My Funky Tappit Cutter....
Decorating By IDoCakesinTX Updated 26 Aug 2009 , 2:40am by KitchenKat
I can't get my fondant out of my funky tappit cutter.....what are the secrets? Gumpaste? Pasta roller? HELP!!!!
No matter how much cornstarch or PS I use, I can't get fondant out of the tappit cutters. Gumpaste, however, works beautifully!! HTH
I just used mine today (and I have used them many times before). Every now and again, a letter sticks beyond my ability to save it, but most of the time, they come out OK. As mentioned by others, I roll my fondant REALLY thin - I don't have a pasta roller, so I do it myself. It has to be super thin. I also roll mine out on a thin layer of cornstarch (I usually roll out fondant on shortening when I use it to cover cakes) as cornstarch is less likely to cause sticking problems. I also do as mentioned and let the fondant sit for a few minutes after rolling out to allow it to dry a bit. Make sure you give the cutter a good whack on the counter too. Aine2 does a good tutorial on it, but I can't remember if it's on Youtube?? I think tonedna does one on Youtube, if memory serves. Good luck!
Tonedna has a YouTube video about how to use these particular tappits. I have the Funky Letter tappits and had the same problems you are having until I watched Edna's video. Now I have no problems with them at all. I have never used fondant on any of the tappits and only use gumpaste. Here is the link to Edna's video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyS7msb13jE&feature=related
Editing to say that is Ain2's video link and she shows you how to use them as well. 
I will try to find Edna's as well and will post it as soon as I do.
Madge - tappits is a brand name of cutter that you can buy in many shapes and letters/numbers. They are made in the UK and distributed by FMM (do a search on-line). You can get them at many sites in North America too, but I ordered mine from the UK.
I let the gumpaste dry as much as posible and then I rub a little shortening on my surface so that it sticks to the surface not the tappit. If a portion gets stuck I use a exacto knife to tease it out so that it doesnt get messed up.
I believe that Edna has a u-tube video on tappits...you might check that out as well.
And here is Tonedna's great video link!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfuxL2PqoVA&feature=channel
So the secret, is letting it dry? I'm anxious to try again now because I was so excited when I finally got them in the mail, but then it was so hard getting the letters out -- always end up with toothpick marks on them.
Yah, they don't work for me either, but I haven't tried gumpaste yet.
And thats the reason they aren't working for you. Unless you add tylose to the fondant..plenty!... The first time I used the tappits I bang the hell out of them, used crisco, cornstarch, the works!..
Until I started using gumpaste or fondant with plenty of tylose, then it started working for me..
Edna 
are you talking about the one's that look like a ruler and really small,, i hate it, took forever to use even made extra, when you pick them up they get out of shape.
Let them dry for a bit before yo move them..they are easier to work
Edna 
PS..thanks teekakes..Im glad it work for you too!
Yah, they don't work for me either, but I haven't tried gumpaste yet.
And thats the reason they aren't working for you. Unless you add tylose to the fondant..plenty!... The first time I used the tappits I bang the hell out of them, used crisco, cornstarch, the works!..
Until I started using gumpaste or fondant with plenty of tylose, then it started working for me..
Edna
You crack me up Edna!!! I love ya!! Hopefully they will go watch your video! After I watched your video I had no problem with the Funky Letter Tappit..........it is the only one that ever gave me a trouble!
Yah, they don't work for me either, but I haven't tried gumpaste yet.
And thats the reason they aren't working for you. Unless you add tylose to the fondant..plenty!... The first time I used the tappits I bang the hell out of them, used crisco, cornstarch, the works!..
Until I started using gumpaste or fondant with plenty of tylose, then it started working for me..
Edna
You crack me up Edna!!! I love ya!! Hopefully they will go watch your video! After I watched your video I had no problem with the Funky Letter Tappit..........it is the only one that ever gave me a trouble! I swear I almost gave up on them too!..lol..You should had seen me!..I was banging the heck out of them 
, I thought there has to be something easier than this!!!!!...Of course DUH!..I was using fondant too..that didnt help. But I thought, either I break the tappit or I break the table banging it!...
Edna
Yah, they don't work for me either, but I haven't tried gumpaste yet.
And thats the reason they aren't working for you. Unless you add tylose to the fondant..plenty!... The first time I used the tappits I bang the hell out of them, used crisco, cornstarch, the works!..
Until I started using gumpaste or fondant with plenty of tylose, then it started working for me..
Edna
You crack me up Edna!!! I love ya!! Hopefully they will go watch your video! After I watched your video I had no problem with the Funky Letter Tappit..........it is the only one that ever gave me a trouble! I swear I almost gave up on them too!..lol..You should had seen me!..I was banging the heck out of them , I thought there has to be something easier than this!!!!!...Of course DUH!..I was using fondant too..that didnt help. But I thought, either I break the tappit or I break the table banging it!... Edna
and I can picture you banging the tappits because I did the same thing and was using pure gumpaste~! Those Funky Tappits really made my blood pressure rise so I just threw them in the drawer until I watched your video! Now Funky letters is not so bad any more! 
Have you ever tried this ones??
http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=16588
First time I tried them I thought I had wasted my money.. Finally I decided to use them like I used the tappits
and they surprisingly work great!...Now I love them!
Edna
I purchased that cutter like 3 or 4 months ago so excited to use them and I couldn't get the fondant out of the cutter lol...it wasn't until I came and asked here and they said to use gumpaste lol. I got so angry with that cutter I threw it somewhere in a box and haven't touched it since.
Have you ever tried this ones??
http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=16588
First time I tried them I thought I had wasted my money.. Finally I decided to use them like I used the tappits
and they surprisingly work great!...Now I love them!
Edna
No I have not but think I am going to!! Those are gorgeous flowers shown made by the cutters! So they actually do make flowers that pretty!? Do you have a cake on here or flickr showing your flowers made with them? I would love to see some you have made from these cutters!
Madge - tappits is a brand name of cutter that you can buy in many shapes and letters/numbers. They are made in the UK and distributed by FMM (do a search on-line). You can get them at many sites in North America too, but I ordered mine from the UK.
thanks so much
Have you ever tried this ones??
http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=16588
First time I tried them I thought I had wasted my money.. Finally I decided to use them like I used the tappits
and they surprisingly work great!...Now I love them!
Edna
No I have not but think I am going to!! Those are gorgeous flowers shown made by the cutters! So they actually do make flowers that pretty!? Do you have a cake on here or flickr showing your flowers made with them? I would love to see some you have made from these cutters!
I havent done the full flower, but used it in making some daisies and magnolias..
Edna
Have you ever tried this ones??
http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=16588
First time I tried them I thought I had wasted my money.. Finally I decided to use them like I used the tappits
and they surprisingly work great!...Now I love them!
Edna
No I have not but think I am going to!! Those are gorgeous flowers shown made by the cutters! So they actually do make flowers that pretty!? Do you have a cake on here or flickr showing your flowers made with them? I would love to see some you have made from these cutters!
I havent done the full flower, but used it in making some daisies and magnolias..
Edna
Well see what you have done now! I ordered those cutters and a good bit more! Going to GSA is dangerous! You are a BAD influence in a really GOOD way!! I will get some gumpaste colors going and plan to make a few of the full flowers when the cutters come in.
Edna you are a cool chick! I would love to sit under some of your teaching.... Think you might be in Vancouver, BC anytime soon!?
I can get them out (after lots of practice and a few swear words) but my problem is that after I let them dry and then try to apply them to the cake, I always have a breakage. Some of the letters get SO narrow in places - drives me crazy! Anyone else find that happens? Maybe it's just the ones I bought. 
I used fondant with mine the first time I used it (didn't read the directions cause, duh, I know what I am doing) and rolled it WAY to thick. My experience trying to get the fondant out of the cutter went something like this....."**whack whack** "You son of a......!" ***whack whack whack*** break 
. Watched Edna's video on Youtube...."ohhhhh" 
"use gumpaste and roll thin". Now I love my Funky cutters. Thank you Edna I think you saved everyone in my house from the whacking wrath of the Funky Cutter.
lthiele - the same thing happens to me. I guess it's to be expectied with such "fine" and thin lettering. I just make well more than I need and have back up. Although I have had all my back ups break on me too, and I had to stamp a new letter on the spot (not giving it time to dry), but that doesn't happen often.
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