Hello, I am new to this forum and actually new to cake decorating. I have actually not started yet as I am trying to purchase some essentials for this new venture of mine. Anyway, I was wondering if someone or "somebodies" could suggest a pasta machine that I will be using to roll gumpaste? I have looked at several of them from different sites and I am at a standstill. Please may I have some input?
I just got a little hand crank one from the craft store in the clay aisle. With a 50% off coupon it's a great deal.
Welcome to CC! I don't have an answer for you; but I just wanted to say "you go girl" ... just getting started and already ready to try gumpaste!
Thanks ladies.... Little Linda, yea I did get ahead of myself. First I bought the DVD by Linda McClure that teaches you how to use your cricut to cut out cake decorations. After viewing the dvd I ordered gumpaste and the deep cutting blade housing for the Cricut. Then today I signed up for Wilton classes at Michael's starting Sept.3. So I guess you can say I started backwards. I can not wait to get started.
... Kitchenaid is sooooooooooooooooooo expensive.
I have an old Atlas pasta machine that I dug up out of the basement. Had not used it in years. I am going to purchase a motor for it this week, not the Atlas brand (too expensive!!), but another brand available on eBay. The seller said because my model is older I will have to drill some holes to mount the motor, but that doesn't deter me (all four of the drills in my household belong to ME! - all those fancy gourmet whisks belong to HIM!).
I've had an Atlas for years, and actually use it quite a bit to make pasta. It's only recently that I've been using it for fondant/gumpaste and it works great. Makes ribbons and bows look very nice--consistent thickness all the way around. Also, I find that if I use cornstarch instead of powdered sugar, I have to use MUCH less and it doesn't dry out my fondant/gumpaste nearly as much. Also, less cleaning to do when I turn around and use it to make a batch of fresh pasta! I ordered mine on-line many years ago. Worth it's weight!
I really need to get a pasta roller. And if I ever get around to opening a business, I need to buy a sheeter. Hehe.
Aren't those sheeters awesome!
I was just thinking about this yesterday! I wasn't sure about the performance of each but now I think I will go ahead and try the craft one first before I splurge on the KA attachment! thanks for the info!
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