How to use the Mix ‘N’ Match Cutter Set
Equipment You Will Need
- FMM MIX ‘N’ MATCH FACE CUTTER
- FMM DAB-A-DUST (IF REQUIRED)
- FMM KNIFE AND SCRIBER TOOL
- FMM WATER PEN (IF REQUIRED)
- NON STICK MAT & NON STICK ROLLING PIN
- MODELLING PASTE IN AN ASSORTMENT OF COLOURS
- WATER & PAINTBRUSH (IF REQUIRED)
- EDIBLE PEN (IF REQUIRED)
Hints & Tips
- Always read the project sheet in full before starting your cake!
- To make your own modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.
- Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to your cake.
- If your modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use your FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with cornflour or icing sugar.
Step 1
- Dust the work surface using cornflour or icing sugar. Use an FMM Dab-a-Dust for ease. Roll out your modelling paste 2-3mm thick. Place the cutter on top of your icing and apply pressure with your hand. Gently slide the cutter backwards and forwards on the work surface to produce a clean cut.
Step 2
- Use the 4 shapes on the other side of the cutter to decorate the animal face. Firstly decide which shape ears you would like to cut out. For the tiger, cut out 2 large oval shapes then use the outside curve of the large circle to cut each ear so that they will sit flush against the face. Attach to the face.
Step 3
- For the tiger’s snout, colour some icing soft peach and cut out a large circle. Use the edge of the large circle cutter to cut part of the circle away to create a pointed oval shape that can be attached neatly to the bottom of the tiger’s face. Cut out 2 inner ears using the largest oval cutter and cut in half as before. Use the outside of the large circle to cut the ears a little smaller and attach to the face.
Step 4
- Roll out a little black modelling paste and cut out a nose using the smallest oval cutter and 2 tiny black circles for the eyes. For the stripes, cut out 3 shapes using the pointed ear cutter and use the outside of the circle to cut each ear into 3 strips. Attach to the face.
