Posts by QuebecGirl

You can use any of the cartridges. Plus, they never touch the food, so you could use them to cut paper too - it is the cricut cake machine that touches the food.

Quote:Originally Posted by vlmtzI also have the regular cake and I really like it. I had to play with it at first to figure out how to get it to cut fondant without it stretching too bad. After lots of online research and trial and...

Quote:Originally Posted by missmikeyGenerally the stores don't let you apply their coupons toward items.That is correct. Read the small print, it will specifically say that it does not apply to cricut machines or cartriges. That being...

I too use Baker's Joy, cakes come out very clean.

I am not a professional cake decorator, this is a hobby for me. I have however covered several cakes with my home made MMF.I let it sit a good 2-3 hours before using it to cover the cake, that seems to work for me. The texture is indeed...

If you want the cartridges for cheaper, check Amazon.com. They have very good prices on them, from $15-30 compared to 89.99. this is only on a few of them, but it includes all the "cake" dedicated ones. I wish you loads of fun, I know I...

Quote:Originally Posted by talmost ppl that i bake for like a lot more than just a crumb coat - that's where my prob comes in b/c i want to add extra frosting, but that's where the fondant doesn't come out looking neat and pressed...

I am no expert, but I go with the stickyness. If it no longer sticks to my hands but will stick enough to form a ball when I knead, there is enough sugar in it. I put it in a greased up zip lock bag and let it rest for an hour or two. A...

I had the same question a month ago and like nicunurse, got Sharon Zambito's Flawless Fondant DVD. Worth every penny. The first cake I covered after watching it was round but it had straight sides and sharp edges.In the meantime, make...

I got The Mat as well and love it.