I Hate Black Fondant

Decorating By FromScratchSF Updated 10 Jan 2011 , 6:29pm by CakeCrystals

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FromScratchSF Posted 9 Jan 2011 , 4:47am
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So I bought a tub of Satin Ice black fondant a few months ago because I have had no luck making it. I've used it for a few projects and hated it, but earlier I was using it for another cake and I really really hate it icon_mad.gificon_mad.gificon_mad.gif. Was thinking maybe it's old or I got a bad batch? It dries really fast, gets super crumbly, has no stretch, I was trying to just wrap a simple border and it just kept falling apart. It also gets a dry gray look once it does set and has almost a cracked look (it's done this from the 1st time I used it). And then because I felt like hitting myself in the face with a hammer, I thought I'd try it in my new Cricut - cuts fine but everything I cut falls apart.

Anyway, is this just a black fondant thing, or did I just get a bad tub? Is there a better brand out there for black besides SI? icon_confused.gif

Thanks!

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NanaSandy Posted 9 Jan 2011 , 5:03am
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I think it is the color. I have the same problem. What I do is use alot of crisco on my hands as I am working with it, and that helps. It stretches easier that way, and doesn't dry out before you are done working with it. Some people have had a problem with Satin Ice, but I haven't, when I work the Crisco into it.

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scp1127 Posted 9 Jan 2011 , 8:53am
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Try Fondariffic or Duff's

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Loucinda Posted 9 Jan 2011 , 3:57pm
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When I need black fondant (or red) I use Duffs now. It is at Michaels, no shipping, and you can use a 40% off coupon on it. I never have had any trouble with it.

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kello Posted 9 Jan 2011 , 4:07pm
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I had the exact same problem when I used the satin ice black fondant! I thought it was just me. I ended up using the black MMF that I made instead. It didn't matter how much crisco I added, it still dried out before it was on the cake. I attempted this four times!! The cake wasn't that big at all either.
Glad to know the other brands are better.....I too will give them a try next time I need black.

P.S. Do they all (black fondants) smell that bad too?

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Jennzoe333 Posted 9 Jan 2011 , 4:19pm
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I try to airbrush black whenever I can, but if I have to use it, the Crisco does help. Putting it in the microwave with some Crisco on it seems to help for me too.

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mbark Posted 10 Jan 2011 , 1:14am
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oh no! I use black Satin Ice all the time & no problems! Maybe it was a bad batch? Duff's is ok but super soft & stretchy, fine for covering cakes but the separate fondant pieces I made never dried even with the addition of tylose.

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tryingcake Posted 10 Jan 2011 , 1:24am
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I've never had that issue, even when it was so old I threw it away for fear of making a customer sick.

When I'm done I roll it in a ball and rubt a thin coat of shortening around it. Then put it in a heavy duty freezer style ziplock and back into it's airtight container. I've not had that happen with any brand fondant I've done this with including yucky old Wilton.

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scp1127 Posted 10 Jan 2011 , 1:25am
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mbark, you are right about the drying. I only make fondant cakes for free for family. I don't sell them in my business. Since Duff's is the only one available without shipping charges, I just make sure my design works around it. Someone in business would really have a problem.

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FromScratchSF Posted 10 Jan 2011 , 2:09am
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Thank you all for your feedback - I have a thing against Duff, he rubs me all kinds of wrong, but I did just go Michaels to lookie loo - and bought some of his spray paint, came home, cut a few white pieces and sprayed them with it. I have to say it worked pretty well. But I see that getting expensive real quick... I will try another brand of black fondant and see how that does.

My next big investment is an airbrush, I think icon_biggrin.gif

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leah_s Posted 10 Jan 2011 , 3:09am
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Ditto tryingcake. I've used SatinIce for years and just have never had the problems that some people report. I always nuke it a bit, grease the counter and have at it.

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scp1127 Posted 10 Jan 2011 , 3:46am
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Duff's is Fondarific, but without the shipping. I liked Fondarific before Duff's name was put on it for Michaels. It also smells the best.

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CakeCrystals Posted 10 Jan 2011 , 3:26pm
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I use SatinIce Black fondant and have never had a problem. It rolled just perfectly especially using "The MAT". No tearing and no cracking problems. Perfect every time.

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simplysouthern Posted 10 Jan 2011 , 3:43pm
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I just made black for a mickey cake yesterday and was super happy w the outcome. O was nervous bc of all the problems I've heard people have w black. I used MMF mixed w a little gumpaste. Added Wilton black and worked it w gloved hands slathered in crisco. The results were a deep black, no cracking or breaking. I was able to roll it pretty thin and work it easily. Check my mickey cake photos. Color never faded!! I really think the crisco is a life saver!!!

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simplysouthern Posted 10 Jan 2011 , 3:47pm
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Originally Posted by CakeCrystals

I use SatinIce Black fondant and have never had a problem. It rolled just perfectly especially using "The MAT". No tearing and no cracking problems. Perfect every time.




Looooove my Mat!!!! Used it for the 1st time for a cake Sat and it stole my heart!

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CakeCrystals Posted 10 Jan 2011 , 3:50pm
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Isn't it wonderful. I use to have fondant problems but since I've had The MAT, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. LOL

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Herekittykitty Posted 10 Jan 2011 , 6:23pm
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I make my own fondant and have never had any trouble getting deep colors. I also use Americolor Gels so that might have something to do with it.

I just recieved THE MAT for christmas and can't wait to use it on a cake at the end of the month. I'm so excited!

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CakeCrystals Posted 10 Jan 2011 , 6:29pm
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I know that this is a thread about black fondant, but once you try The MAT, there is no going back to the old way of rolling out fondant. LUV, LUV, LUV The MAT.

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