Which side do you use to sandwhich the fondant between? The shiny or mat side? I lost my original instructions. Thanks
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Hi there, it's the shiny side. maybe you could put a small little mark on both corners, then match them up to make things easier for next time. Have fun.
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Shiny side should be next to the fondant. If you haven't used it in a while, you might want to spray it with Pam or something first.
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You will want to use the shiny side. I like the previous idea of marking it since sometimes it is hard for me to tell the difference.
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Hi,How do you know which side is the shiny one? For me both sides are the same in the original mat. Thanks
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Hello Jennifer, you use the shiny side. The mat side will make the Fondant stick to it. Happy Baking!!!
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I just made an apple pie and tried rolling out the crust on the mat. I would NOT recommend doing it. Actually, the dough stuck to the mat and I needed to flour the mat and then roll it out. I do have two silicone mats, one is the Wilton 14-1/2 x 9-1/2, the other is Cuissential 15" x 11". I used the Cuissential. I don't think there would have been much difference (if any) had I used the Wilton since when I bake cokies, both mats react the same. In the end, I would up flouring my countertop and rolling the dough out there. The positive was that I wasn't restricted in the size that I could roll the dough out to. Hope this helps you I just made an apple pie and tried rolling out the crust on the mat. I would NOT recommend doing it. Actually, the dough stuck to the mat and I needed to flour the mat and then roll it out. I do have two silicone mats, one is the Wilton 14-1/2 x 9-1/2, the other is Cuissential 15" x 11". I used the Cuissential. I don't think there would have been much difference (if any) had I used the Wilton since when I bake cokies, both mats react the same. In the end, I would up flouring my countertop and rolling the dough out there. The positive was that I wasn't restricted in the size that I... » Read More I just made an apple pie and tried rolling out the crust on the mat. I would NOT recommend doing it. Actually, the dough stuck to the mat and I needed to flour the mat and then roll it out. I do have two silicone mats, one is the Wilton 14-1/2 x 9-1/2, the other is Cuissential 15" x 11". I used the Cuissential. I don't think there would have been much difference (if any) had I used the Wilton since when I bake cokies, both mats react the same. In the end, I would up flouring my countertop and rolling the dough out there. The positive was that I wasn't restricted in the size that I could roll the dough out to. Hope this helps you « Show Less
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Hi, I bought and used this pan. Love t. To let you know I you use fondant the cake should be delivered or used that same day. I found that it will slip down. I also kept mine in the fridge to keep it firm. I worked somewhat. My problem was that the people changed the deliver date by 2 days so it slid. I also followed the directions to coat the inside the old fashioned way. Crisco and flour. It came out perfect. I hope this helps. Sandi
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once the cake is made with fondant am I suppose to put the mat around to make the quilted lines pls let me know thanks
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The Pro Mat is the same product. The one you referred to as the "ultimate fondant application system" is "the home" sized mat. It Pro is simply the biggest mat available in size. I have used it to apply MMF and LMF and both have worked amazingly!
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I would say too thin. When I use them with fondant I have to roll it out very thin for them to work. I have used them on a thicker product but basically just pressed it in to get the outline then used an exacto knife to cut them out all the way so maybe that would work for you.
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I usually use a little tylose in my fondant and when I roll it out I use cornstarch and I don't roll it too thin 1/8" is as thin as I go.....hope this helprd
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I used my impression mat on buttercream icing. I let the icing harden a little and it did a pretty good job.
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Hello MaryKatz...I will be at our cafe later this afternoon and take a closer look at the rhinestone piece. I know the rhinestones were in a single mesh piece, so you probably can cut it lengthwise...let me check it out and advise. The piece is really nice as a 4-row strand for cake layer bases...good quality. MB
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I put a little vegetable shortening on mine. Because my fondant was sticking to the mat. I didn't get any marks on mine. But I did wipe it down with the shortening then with another clean paper towel to spread the shortening. Hope this helps.
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I know about fondant, you are beyond my baking skill set. Once it uncurls and lays flat it pretty well stays put. It is not flimsy, it is a substantial mat. Now I am comparing this to mats I' seen in retail outlets. Hope this helps.
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Make sure when running say red fondant through the rollers then before switching to say white fondant to clean the rollers very well. (of course you knew this) the only problem which the attachment was that even though the rollers were cleaned so that I wouldn't see any red fondant when I put white fondant through red spots appeared so just make sure to do your best to clean it well. Beware of curling edges on your fondant after running it through. Other then that yes it works well.
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I wish we had lightly sanded our countertops before applying Giani Granite paint, because it's starting to chip a bit on the edges. I didn't realize we had cheap plastic countertops--not even Formica, so it would have adhered better if we had sanded. That being said, I'm still very glad we did this. We love the way it looks and we have enough paint left over to do the touch-ups that are needed.
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I believe the pro mat may have the markings on it for measurement. That may be more helpful if you are doing a lot of cakes, and bigger cakes. I'm an amateur at this, and really have had a hard time using this mat. I have never done big enough fondant to make it heavy enough to actually use gravity to have it come off.
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I THINK I have the original May as well bc mine has no measurement markings. To me, I hold one side up in a well lit room and the shiny side has more sheen and is more reflective, the other side is more matte and dull looking. Once I figured it out, I used a marker on the EXTREME corner and wrote the word "out" so I know to have that side facing outward when I can read the written word. HTH.
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Just peel off one section at a time and pour sand over. With my daughter I have a small metal cake pan that I lay the picture in so she can pour the sand. I use a kitchen funnel to recollect the sand. She gets to do more of the work that way and enjoys it more.
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I works great. Before you use it the first time just season it with Crisco so there is a slight film over the side you will be using (middle-between the sheets). It is probably the best tool you could get if you are going to roll fondant out for cakes. I wipe it down with a paper towel after use and store it rolled in the tube it came to keep it safe.