So i recently bought an x-acto knife and i can't seem to cut precisely.. Every time i cut out a specific shape it seems as my fondant pulls down as i cut the fondant with the knife.. Am i doing something wrong ? I use MMF , can that be the problem ? Whatever i seem to cut never comes out nice .. by the time i completely cut the shape out it has lost it's complete shape please help.. thanks soo much

Does anyone have any tips ? all advice is welcomed.. thanks

Try letting the fondant dry for a couple of minutes or pop it into the freezer....either way will help the fondant firm up a bit so that it holds it shape and is easier to cut. HTH!

When I have to cut a soft piece of fondant, I use short, choppy motions with the x-acto so it won't pull. THis works especially when trying to cut around a corner. HTH. Oh--and once you have the item cut out, you can fix any jagged areas you made.

Thanks alot guys !!! I will def try out both of your methods !!!

I also let mine dry a little. About 5-10 minutes and then cut. Then I just smooth the edges

When at all possible, I cut my fondant with a pizza cutter or the little smooth wheelie tool that also has the stitch marker wheel on the other end. These never pull the fondant. When there are parts that have more detail involved, I cut with my x-acto knife the same way ddaigle does, in short up-and-down strokes, rather than pulling the knife along.

Also,make sure your knife is clean. I mean, squeaky clean. If there is any dried fondant on it, it pulls.

A brand new exacto shouldn't pull, it should glide right through!

Oh! And also I tried an "off brand" of xtacto, and it doesn't work as well as the real deal. Just my opinion!