Buying The Right Tools And Ingredients
Decorating By Bakingabroad Updated 27 Apr 2011 , 12:19pm by cherrycakes
Dears:
I am a relatively new baker and I am living abroad. I have the essencial utensils for baking and minimum cake decorating with fondant and I want to get more especialized. I am planning a trip to the US to buy everything I need to get more serious about this but there are so many things and so many brands that I don't know where to start from.
Could you please let me know what things should I buy to have a decent set of tools for fondant decorating and layered cakes? Also, it would be great if you recommend any specific brands.
I am also looking to buy some ingredients such as food coloring, etc. Any advise would be very welcomed.
Finally, I would love to know if the silicone pans are as good as the others. They seem so much easier to handle, would you recommend them?
Thanks a lot!
Bakingabroad
I don't really know much about the silicone pans. But, I do recommend Magic Line baking pans. They have perfectly straight sides and are perfect for layer and tier cakes.
I also would recommend Americolor food colorings. They are easy to use and provide great color.
I have only used mostly Wilton products for fondant tools, but that's only because they are readily available in my area. I'm sure there are better products available.
I don't really know much about the silicone pans. But, I do recommend Magic Line baking pans. They have perfectly straight sides and are perfect for layer and tier cakes.
I also would recommend Americolor food colorings. They are easy to use and provide great color.
I have only used mostly Wilton products for fondant tools, but that's only because they are readily available in my area. I'm sure there are better products available.
Thanks a lot! This is already very helpful 
I completely agree with Magic Line pans and Americolor!
Also look into getting a clay extruder (Makins) for fondant, tylose powder for making gumpaste, and Viva paper towels for smoothing buttercream. Have a great trip!
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