Embossing

Texture mats can be a god send allowing effects to be created quickly. However, I struggled to get an even texture on larger pieces of sugarpaste (fondant) using my rolling pin. The problem has been solved using the Sizzex Big Shot and two stayfresh mats (used when making flowers etc. to keep paste moist).

Roll paste – I used my trusty pasta roller on No 1 and place on a stayfresh mat

Add the impression mat

Add the second stayfresh mat

Add the top carrier sheet and roll

Beautifully evenly embossed sugarpaste – restricted only by the size of your texture sheet

Layer your mats until you get a fit that works. My life got a whole lot easier once this little trick dawned on me I can tell you and I think that I will now use the texture mats that I have a whole lot more. This is the first cake that I have used this for.