Ok CC'ers, I hope you all don't get tired of my questions but here's another one. How do I make fondant tassels? I don't have any kind of extruder so any help would be appreciated. If anyone knows where I can get some sort of tool that would be great.
Thank you so much!

Hobby Lobby sells the Makin's Ultimate Clay Extruder. It is a godsend for making fondant and gumpaste items like tassels. I've made several for graduation cakes and it took less than 5 minutes.

Go getcha one!

Here's some insanely cool instructions (w/ photos), but you will need an extruder...the one Cakepro mentioned is awesome, I have it and love it : http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=624541&highlight=

The clay guns really make the most realistic looking ones...

Jen

If you don't own an extruder you can just roll out your fondant into thin rolls, slice them up, gather them together at one end and squish one of the ends together with your fingers until all the thin rolls are stuck together at one end. I bought an extruder recently but was wondering why it was such a pain to use - thanks for the link to sadsmile's tutorial - very helpful

no extruder..?.. garlic press.. that is what maizie parrish teaches.. hth

I've had great success using the garlic press; if you don't have a garlic press, then use a metal strainer. Just press your gumpaste or fondant through the wire grid (normally closer to the handle is stronger and you get more definition to "strings". When you get to the length you want, just use sharp knife and cut at the base of "strings). Clean your strainer right away as it's harder to clean when gumpaste, etc. dries. If it dries, just let it soak in some warm soapy water.