Metal Ball Tools

I use some plastic tools just fine, but balling tools I only use metal, much prefer them.

I have used these in the past. http://www.rainbowsugarcraft.co.uk/Metal+Ball+Tools/0_CAAA833_CAAA666/PRAE372.htm

But now prefer this one, I use nothing else. http://www.thecakeguru.co.uk/product/large-metal-ball-tool-2/

That’s really helpful, thankyou. I may just have to treat myself!!

You’re very welcome… I particularly find when pushing out ends of petals, you get a much finer edge with the metal than with the plastic. But that’s me maybe, not sure how others feel :)

Oh I much prefer my metal ball tool. Best change I ever made. The plastic always stuck to my gumpaste, and as Calli says, you can get a much thinner, finer edge with the metal tool.

Thanks both of you. I found the plastic stuck too, so metal is definitely the way forward then. xx

Thanks guys, I use plastic……..I’ll have to get me a metal one! ;-)

You’ll love it Christine. I just happened to be in a decorating shop for something else, and the metal ball tool was on sale, so I thought, always wanted one, I’ll try it. So glad I did…

Hi Anne, I always use the metal ones, mine are the ones with the blue handles and you can find them easily on Amazon or eBay. xx

Thanks Pamela – those are quite a bit cheaper too.

Metal every time. Sometimes the plastic ones have a ridge too which will rip your sugarpaste. Metal gives a much better finish and is less stressful on your hands as you need less pressure.