Issues W/ My Funky Tappit Cutter....
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I can't get my fondant out of my funky tappit cutter.....what are the secrets? Gumpaste? Pasta roller? HELP!!!!
No matter how much cornstarch or PS I use, I can't get fondant out of the tappit cutters. Gumpaste, however, works beautifully!! HTH
Usually I use a pasta roller, but not always The fondant or gumpaste has to be incrediably thin - almost see thru. Then let it sit on the counter to dry out. Then cut and tap.
I just used mine today (and I have used them many times before). Every now and again, a letter sticks beyond my ability to save it, but most of the time, they come out OK. As mentioned by others, I roll my fondant REALLY thin - I don't have a pasta roller, so I do it myself. It has to be super thin. I also roll mine out on a thin layer of cornstarch (I usually roll out fondant on shortening when I use it to cover cakes) as cornstarch is less likely to cause sticking problems. I also do as mentioned and let the fondant sit for a few minutes after rolling out to allow it to dry a bit. Make sure you give the cutter a good whack on the counter too. Aine2 does a good tutorial on it, but I can't remember if it's on Youtube?? I think tonedna does one on Youtube, if memory serves. Good luck!
Tonedna has a YouTube video about how to use these particular tappits. I have the Funky Letter tappits and had the same problems you are having until I watched Edna's video. Now I have no problems with them at all. I have never used fondant on any of the tappits and only use gumpaste. Here is the link to Edna's video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyS7msb13jE&feature=related
Editing to say that is Ain2's video link and she shows you how to use them as well.
I will try to find Edna's as well and will post it as soon as I do.
Madge - tappits is a brand name of cutter that you can buy in many shapes and letters/numbers. They are made in the UK and distributed by FMM (do a search on-line). You can get them at many sites in North America too, but I ordered mine from the UK.
I let the gumpaste dry as much as posible and then I rub a little shortening on my surface so that it sticks to the surface not the tappit. If a portion gets stuck I use a exacto knife to tease it out so that it doesnt get messed up.
I believe that Edna has a u-tube video on tappits...you might check that out as well.
And here is Tonedna's great video link!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfuxL2PqoVA&feature=channel
are you talking about the one's that look like a ruler and really small,, i hate it, took forever to use even made extra, when you pick them up they get out of shape.
So the secret, is letting it dry? I'm anxious to try again now because I was so excited when I finally got them in the mail, but then it was so hard getting the letters out -- always end up with toothpick marks on them.
Yah, they don't work for me either, but I haven't tried gumpaste yet.
And thats the reason they aren't working for you. Unless you add tylose to the fondant..plenty!... The first time I used the tappits I bang the hell out of them, used crisco, cornstarch, the works!..
Until I started using gumpaste or fondant with plenty of tylose, then it started working for me..
Edna
are you talking about the one's that look like a ruler and really small,, i hate it, took forever to use even made extra, when you pick them up they get out of shape.
Let them dry for a bit before yo move them..they are easier to work
Edna
PS..thanks teekakes..Im glad it work for you too!
Yah, they don't work for me either, but I haven't tried gumpaste yet.
And thats the reason they aren't working for you. Unless you add tylose to the fondant..plenty!... The first time I used the tappits I bang the hell out of them, used crisco, cornstarch, the works!..
Until I started using gumpaste or fondant with plenty of tylose, then it started working for me..
Edna
You crack me up Edna!!! I love ya!! Hopefully they will go watch your video! After I watched your video I had no problem with the Funky Letter Tappit..........it is the only one that ever gave me a trouble!
Yah, they don't work for me either, but I haven't tried gumpaste yet.
And thats the reason they aren't working for you. Unless you add tylose to the fondant..plenty!... The first time I used the tappits I bang the hell out of them, used crisco, cornstarch, the works!..
Until I started using gumpaste or fondant with plenty of tylose, then it started working for me..
Edna
You crack me up Edna!!! I love ya!! Hopefully they will go watch your video! After I watched your video I had no problem with the Funky Letter Tappit..........it is the only one that ever gave me a trouble!
I swear I almost gave up on them too!..lol..You should had seen me!..I was banging the heck out of them , I thought there has to be something easier than this!!!!!...Of course DUH!..I was using fondant too..that didnt help. But I thought, either I break the tappit or I break the table banging it!...
Edna
Yah, they don't work for me either, but I haven't tried gumpaste yet.
And thats the reason they aren't working for you. Unless you add tylose to the fondant..plenty!... The first time I used the tappits I bang the hell out of them, used crisco, cornstarch, the works!..
Until I started using gumpaste or fondant with plenty of tylose, then it started working for me..
Edna
You crack me up Edna!!! I love ya!! Hopefully they will go watch your video! After I watched your video I had no problem with the Funky Letter Tappit..........it is the only one that ever gave me a trouble!
I swear I almost gave up on them too!..lol..You should had seen me!..I was banging the heck out of them , I thought there has to be something easier than this!!!!!...Of course DUH!..I was using fondant too..that didnt help. But I thought, either I break the tappit or I break the table banging it!...
Edna
and I can picture you banging the tappits because I did the same thing and was using pure gumpaste~! Those Funky Tappits really made my blood pressure rise so I just threw them in the drawer until I watched your video! Now Funky letters is not so bad any more!
Have you ever tried this ones??
http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=16588
First time I tried them I thought I had wasted my money.. Finally I decided to use them like I used the tappits
and they surprisingly work great!...Now I love them!
Edna
I purchased that cutter like 3 or 4 months ago so excited to use them and I couldn't get the fondant out of the cutter lol...it wasn't until I came and asked here and they said to use gumpaste lol. I got so angry with that cutter I threw it somewhere in a box and haven't touched it since.
Have you ever tried this ones??
http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=16588
First time I tried them I thought I had wasted my money.. Finally I decided to use them like I used the tappits
and they surprisingly work great!...Now I love them!
Edna
No I have not but think I am going to!! Those are gorgeous flowers shown made by the cutters! So they actually do make flowers that pretty!? Do you have a cake on here or flickr showing your flowers made with them? I would love to see some you have made from these cutters!
Madge - tappits is a brand name of cutter that you can buy in many shapes and letters/numbers. They are made in the UK and distributed by FMM (do a search on-line). You can get them at many sites in North America too, but I ordered mine from the UK.
thanks so much
Have you ever tried this ones??
http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=16588
First time I tried them I thought I had wasted my money.. Finally I decided to use them like I used the tappits
and they surprisingly work great!...Now I love them!
Edna
No I have not but think I am going to!! Those are gorgeous flowers shown made by the cutters! So they actually do make flowers that pretty!? Do you have a cake on here or flickr showing your flowers made with them? I would love to see some you have made from these cutters!
I havent done the full flower, but used it in making some daisies and magnolias..
Edna
Have you ever tried this ones??
http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=16588
First time I tried them I thought I had wasted my money.. Finally I decided to use them like I used the tappits
and they surprisingly work great!...Now I love them!
Edna
No I have not but think I am going to!! Those are gorgeous flowers shown made by the cutters! So they actually do make flowers that pretty!? Do you have a cake on here or flickr showing your flowers made with them? I would love to see some you have made from these cutters!
I havent done the full flower, but used it in making some daisies and magnolias..
Edna
Well see what you have done now! I ordered those cutters and a good bit more! Going to GSA is dangerous! You are a BAD influence in a really GOOD way!! I will get some gumpaste colors going and plan to make a few of the full flowers when the cutters come in.
Edna you are a cool chick! I would love to sit under some of your teaching.... Think you might be in Vancouver, BC anytime soon!?
I can get them out (after lots of practice and a few swear words) but my problem is that after I let them dry and then try to apply them to the cake, I always have a breakage. Some of the letters get SO narrow in places - drives me crazy! Anyone else find that happens? Maybe it's just the ones I bought.
I used fondant with mine the first time I used it (didn't read the directions cause, duh, I know what I am doing) and rolled it WAY to thick. My experience trying to get the fondant out of the cutter went something like this....."**whack whack** "You son of a......!" ***whack whack whack*** break . Watched Edna's video on Youtube...."ohhhhh" "use gumpaste and roll thin". Now I love my Funky cutters. Thank you Edna I think you saved everyone in my house from the whacking wrath of the Funky Cutter.
lthiele - the same thing happens to me. I guess it's to be expectied with such "fine" and thin lettering. I just make well more than I need and have back up. Although I have had all my back ups break on me too, and I had to stamp a new letter on the spot (not giving it time to dry), but that doesn't happen often.
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