Have you used Mexican paste?

I have not used it, but interested in seeing what others say!

Ive used it once ages ago Karen, and i remember it being very smooth and easy to work with, so give it a try.
Im also looking forward to seeing what other people think!

I’ve used it. Pretty easy to work with. I have not made a figure. I used it to make a picture frame and small decorative pieces. Dries very hard. I’ve tried different recipes, but the one I like the best is from Global Sugar Arts. It also freezes very well. It’s a quick YouTube video. Posted below.

You could always make a small practice figure and see what you think.
Hope this helps.

Normally I use it when I need something structural to keep its shape. I used it for cups and saucers, for a bench and for my 2D light house and sailing boat. I am not sure it is easy to model as the home made type I use drys out really quickly.

Hi Karen, I have used it a lot. If I need something softer, I knead in a little normal fondant or modelling chocolate. Alternatively, I often simply mix petal paste with normal fondant too for a slower working time, as long as it doesn’t need to be a strong structure. I think also, a lot of it depends on your working atmosphere, temperature etc. Have fun trying them all out! xx

Thank you everyone for your valuable comments. I really appreciate you taking time to answer me. Thanks June for the link, I’ll settle down and watch that soon .
I think I’ll give it a go and see what I think of it and let you all know xx
Thanks again xx

Hi Karen, I use it for my large sculpting work. I use my own modelling chocolate, mix it with fondant (about half and half) and it stays soft and malleable for far longer. I wear plastic gloves as well as it helps in smoothing. Also, if not finished, I place cling film over it and go back to it and it revives right away. The chocolate keeps it malleable and very forgiving if you need to amend while working as will re-smooth and blend.
I’ve also used Renshaw blossom paste mixed with fondant for small modelling figures, it’s lovely and smooth.
Saracino paste (I was given a sample) is also beautiful to work with and smells lovely.
Good luck, lovely Karen 🤗

Thanks Calli x I’m starting to get a feel for how it will react now.
Modelling chocolate is something else I’ve got to try.
I’m looking forward to giving mexican paste a go now thanks to everyones encouragement xx

I’m pleased to read Karen, good luck and enjoy. It’s always great trying new mediums.. Hope you have fun with it x

Let us know how you get on. I am yet to venture into mexican paste/modelling chocolate/ airbrush world ;0)