The main issue I had was getting it to firm up in any way - once applied over cold butter cream it got too sticky to work with so I tried again once the buttercream was up to room temp (I know some sugarpaste isn't as good as Massa Ticino at handling changes in temperature) and had to apply a ton of cornflour just to be able to use a paddle on it.

Suitable for both covering and modelling - add Tylo Powder or Gum Tragacanth for a lovely flower modelling paste.It feels much better quality and much less sticky than I've used before and I shall not be going back to the old brand. Often imitated but never bettered - this is the sugar paste that allows you to decorate your cakes with real finesse and panache. Couture doesn't crack or craze (especially around corners) or form elephant skin if prepared correctly . Couture The Sugarpaste is a professional quality cake covering which offers a smooth, porcelain-like finish that is perfect for decorating tall or shaped or cakes with sharp edges. We'll arrange replacements no problem at all for you as we'd be keen for you to experience Couture as it should be.

I did need a lot of the colouring because it was a purply-black rather than a true black, but I didn't have any problems and this was definitely the best looking cake covering I've ever done. Sugar 78%, Glucose syrup, Palm kernel fat, water, Starch (potato), Glycerin (humectant), carboxymethyl cellulose, vanilla oil, Emulsifier: Polysorbate 80, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Flavouring. I knew that turning white icing black would require a lot of colouring and has had problems in the past with sugarpaste changing texture if a lot of colouring is added. em>CAKE STUFF REPLY:  Hi Jennifer, many thanks for taking the trouble to leave a review.

sealed packs per box - please note that because of an international shortage of suitable raw material, the box design changed in 2020 during the COVID pandemic - the underside of the current style of box folds together (ie is not taped) so is not quite as strong as the original design.