Too dry or breaking down from using a lot of coloring. Dark colors are the worse. Make sure you knead it a lot before rolling it out. It may help to add a tsp of Karo Syrup to it if the kneading doesn't help.
You can also kneed in a little shortening if it's too dry. No sure if popping it in the microwave for a very short amount of time with help in this situation, but it might be worth a try.
It's actually brand new out of the container. It started out virgin white and I just added a few drops of light green color. BUT, the directions do say to knead it WELL! So, I have just done so adding some shortening and put it back in the plastic bag it came in. So, we will see what happens. I can't believe how dry it was right out of the container, though. 
It's actually brand new out of the container. It started out virgin white and I just added a few drops of light green color. BUT, the directions do say to knead it WELL! So, I have just done so adding some shortening and put it back in the plastic bag it came in. So, we will see what happens. I can't believe how dry it was right out of the container, though.
What brand is it? I find Satin Ice dries out very quickly. I live in a really dry climate too, so it's worse... I have to keep it covered in saran as soon as I pull it out of the container. Some brands dry out quicker than others, esp in certain climates.
With satin ice you have to knead reallly well. I also zap it for a few seconds in the microwave, then I lotion my hands with criso and knead like crazy. my fondant mat also helps prevent drying.
Ok, who knows how to attach a photo? I can't seem to get it to work. I'm so frustrated!!!
I don't think you can attach photos anymore, but you can upload to your "my photos".
OK, I just went to Michael's and bought Duff's fondant and it's doing the same thing!!!! It this because I live in Arizona????? We just moved here in September and this is the first time I have gotten a chance to make a cake here. I am going to flip a lid if this is what happens in Arizona!!!!!
The second to last post in this topic explains how to show photos in your post if you are still wanting to:
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=720973&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=15
I'm really sorry you are having troubles.
OK, I just went to Michael's and bought Duff's fondant and it's doing the same thing!!!! It this because I live in Arizona????? We just moved here in September and this is the first time I have gotten a chance to make a cake here. I am going to flip a lid if this is what happens in Arizona!!!!!
I hate to say this and I'm sorry your having difficulty, but it could be how you are handling the fondant.
When you take the fondant out of the container, what are you doing to it? I mean tell us the exact steps.
We're here to help. 
Hmm, maybe it was a bad batch of fondant?
If you are still running into trouble, prior to kneading, try placing the fondant in a zip lock bag and microwaving it for a couple minutes. Then dress hands with shortening and knead.
Good luck and let us know how it goes!
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