re: tylose, how much to add?

Tylose is pretty much the same thing as gum tragacanth, but less expensive and more readily available. How much to add depends on how much fondant you are using – Satin Ice is a softer fondant, so when making figures, I add 1 tsp. of Tylose. If I’m using Wilton’s fondant (which I prefer to make decorations), I use 1/2 tsp. You can play it by ear – as soon as you start working in the Tylose, you will feel the change in texture. Adding too much, will cause your figures or decorations to dry too fast and crack. Hope this helps.