Tool Review : Rolling Pins
My tool/tools may seem boring, but as I thought about what I used every time I did a cake, rolling fondant, doing gumpaste work/decorations/flowers etc., I realized, to me they are very essential.
1. My small trusty Wilton rolling pin…I can honestly say I’m pretty sure I’ve used this on almost every single project I’ve done.
2. My Wilton heavy duty hard plastic rolling pin….used for every large pieces of fondant I’ve had to roll. ( A gift from my niece for my very 1st wedding cake, which was hers )
3. My super heavy duty Mario Batali silicone covered rolling pin…this baby is so heavy, it rolls out fondant or gumpaste very easily and so thin. It was an expensive purchase at the time, but worth every penny. I use also to roll out pie pastry and cookie dough as well.
Quality rolling pins make less work for your arms, shoulders and back. We all need that. So to me, a good investment in your decorating arsenal, and a benefit in saving your overall health.
Creativity is God's gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God. Clarky's Cakes 😎
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I so agree with you – and I use a very small 3 or 4" rolling pin too – this was one of my main tools for the daisies I just made :-D
Yes Lulu…I’ve thought about purchasing a itty bitty rolling pin..obviously, very useful…
Creativity is God's gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God. Clarky's Cakes 😎
Definitely cake decorators cannot do without them!!!!
Marlene - CakeHeaven
👍 👍 Marlene….
Creativity is God's gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God. Clarky's Cakes 😎
I have a tiny one and one like your medium one, but today in reminded how sore the heels of my thumbs getting from rolling out so much – I think I need a super heavy one like your big one!
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I have both of the Wilton rolling pins which I love, but your heavy duty rolling pin looks awesome! I might have to invest in one of those!
Toni, Pennsylvania, https://www.facebook.com/WhiteCraftyCakes
It’s totally worth it Emily…so much less work…
Creativity is God's gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God. Clarky's Cakes 😎
I’m going to do it! Is this a good make? My hands hurt 😕 Thankyou for highlighting them 👍
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I have versions of all 3… i don’t find the heavy ones easier though somehow, maybe that’s just me!
To start out with I just used an old wooden pin which had been in the kitchen for years. I realised pretty quickly it was close to useless and invested in a heavy duty, might break your toes if it fell on them, silicone covered pin. I found smaller silicone pins in Home Bargains for a fraction of the price I’d seen them selling for online and of equal quality. There’s absolutely no way a cake decorator could live without them. xx
