We use McColl's fondant and am having a concern. If we have to make a large cake, the fonadant seems to rip very easily when lifting it onto a cake. Now when watching cake boss, we can see that they can lift very large pieces of fondant without it ripping. Are we doing somethign wrong?
From experience I would say maybe your just rolling it too thin. Make sure its thick, and you wont have any issues with ripping! Hope that helps!
I agree. Don't roll it very thin and it shouldn't tear on you.
what is the ideal width to roll it out to? Just curious, because I tend to have a tearing issue also!
I always roll my fondant out to about a 1/4 inch thick. And it works just fine for me. Hope this helps
what is the ideal width to roll it out to? Just curious, because I tend to have a tearing issue also!
Do you mean "ideal thickness"? The width would depend entirely upon the size of the cake you are covering. As for thickness, 3/8" or a bit thinner works well for me. I do not roll it up on a rolling pin--I just lift the whole piece up, supporting it with my hands and forearms, and lay it gently on the prepared cake. Good luck!
I roll mine out on a sheet of plastic then flip the whole sheet overtop of the cake and peel back the plastic sheet and thats it
I roll mine out on a sheet of plastic then flip the whole sheet overtop of the cake and peel back the plastic sheet and thats it
I've started doing this too and I must say it makes things much easier 
What type of "plastic" are you talking about? I would love to give this a try
what is the ideal width to roll it out to? Just curious, because I tend to have a tearing issue also!
There is a tutorial on youtube that suggest 1/4 of an inch. I usually roll my fondant thinner than that. I always use Michele Foster's Fondant and I never have issues with my fondant tearing.
The plastic they are talking about is bought at a fabric store, like JoAnns etc. It is very inexpensive, you buy it by the yard. They use it to cover furniture, for plastic table cloths etc. I use it like they are talking about. I also use a sheet of it to roll and cut fondant designs flowers etc on. Instead of using small boards. I use a piece on my counter top.
Oh ok I know what you are talking about now... WalMart here I come !!!!! 
Thank you so much !!!!!
Do you mean "ideal thickness"? The width would depend entirely upon the size of the cake you are covering. As for thickness, 3/8" or a bit thinner works well for me. I do not roll it up on a rolling pin--I just lift the whole piece up, supporting it with my hands and forearms, and lay it gently on the prepared cake. Good luck!
Yes that's what I meant...I was having a loss for words moment when I typed it out 
Thanks!!
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