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IMO my most used tools.

A must for fondant rolling but DO NOT CUT ON THIS MAT! I tried to cheat and cut really lite and I got 2 1inch cuts in my mat.
http://www.amazon.com/Ateco-36-Inch-Silicone-Fondant-Mat/dp/B000KEUJYS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1334038226&sr=8-2

Clay Guns
http://www.amazon.com/Makins-Professional-Ultimate-Clay-Extruder/dp/B0018BOXWQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1334038327&sr=1-1-catcorr
http://www.amazon.com/CK-Products-43-2500-Sugarcraft-Gun/dp/B002U0LEG2/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1334038353&sr=1-1-catcorr

I have both of these, I honestly like the first one more, it’s a little worn down now but I have had it for years. The second more expensive one started breaking a couple of months after I bought it.

Clay Tools
http://www.amazon.com/Darice-Plastic-Clay-Tool-Set/dp/B0019N9ZNU/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ac_5

I dont own this set but it looks alot like mine, I got mine at Michael’s in Anchorage and two of the pieces are used almost everytime I cake.

Self Healing Mat
http://www.amazon.com/X-ACTO-X2007-Designer-12×12-Inch-Healing/dp/B004DNX70A/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1334038575&sr=8-4

Thea, Rachel and myself all own and use this one, I have used it for a few years and need to get another soon just cause I now got a few deep cuts on it. They do sale this one at Walmart. Rachel just got a bigger nicer self healing mat that I want to get too.
The new mat I want to get
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HF6JF8/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_U10Fpb1KNFQHN

Other than this stuff which I love I recommend:

• A really good turn table, they make ones that tilt, mines about 20 years old, I didn’t even know they made tilting ones, getting one before we move. Thea says Wilton actually has a good one, I will ask her what hers is.
• A metal ball tool, I dont like the plastic ones.
• Some good cutters, letter cutters, shapes (hearts, circles, etc) before I jump into the software.
  http://www.amazon.com/Upper-Alphabet-Number-Tappit-Cutters/dp/B002INR2OE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334039037&sr=8-1
  FMM cutters, there is a great variety.
• A good heavy rolling pin, I LOVE my marble rolling pin, I got it for a buck at a yardsale, now I know you wont find that here but I love the weight it helps me roll out fondant.

I seriously could go on and on. I would hold off on the printer and software right now. I myself am going to get one soon but I have been building on my tools for a very long time so now I tend to spend on cake toys verses cake needs, just dont tell my husband I tell him everything is a need. Also feel free to come over one day and check out some tools. There has been plenty of times I wish I actually got to see the items in person before I bought online. We dont have that luxury up here.