Cracks on Satin Ice fondant cake

Search previous forum questions on “satin ice fondant cracking” . MzCuteCupcakes asked the same question about 2 weeks ago and she got favourable responses.

I surely did have this problem, it looked like elephant skin, just aweful. Someone suggested the MAT and its the best thing ever!

I still have alot of Satin Ice fondant left over and since I’ve been rolling it out with the MAT its been perfect.

Here’s the link to my previous post with a ton of different options you can try http://cakesdecor.com/topics/681

I have written off Satin Ice – I am unable to get a smooth, flawless coverage on my cakes no matter how careful I am – is there a secret to using this fondant? I know that many cake designers swear by it, but I can’t seem to get it right!

Xclusive,
thank you so much sweets.

MzCuteCupcakes, big thank to you. i am gonna order the Mat soon.

Funfetticakes, yeah i agree some of famous designers like to use Satin Ice. i will try it again with the Mat.

I still can not get a nice finish with Satin Ice!! I always get elephant skin. I am almost at the point where I hate making cakes because of it! I have ordered several 20lb fondant containers and I don’t know what else to try. I have tried crisco, tried corn starch and always using a 24×36 silicone mat. Any other things I can try before giving up?

@ SweetHon you have to knead the fondant really well before applying and
also try elevating your cakes to a higher level, you can get the fondant
right under the sides of the cake- this will help stop sagging and cracking.
Hope this helps xx

I found a recipe for making marshmallow fondant that uses Wilton fondant as part of the mix – I haven’t tried it yet, but the person doing it swears by it. Perhaps you can use your Satin Ice fondant, in lieu of Wilton’s and come up with a workable mix. Like you, I have an awful time with Satin Ice. If interested, let me know and I’ll post it under recipes.

Is this (Satin Ice) a good option for first timers?