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Hi,I used SK cmc powder to mix with sugurpaste to do modelling works.it start working straight away and came out excellent result.recently I finished cmc powder ,I tried to use gum traga powder,but no matter how I do I could not make good result.it does not work as stretching or playable as cmc powder.then I put more gum traga trying to be good result,it became so hard and cracks.so how should I do when I use gum traga mix fondant?

Hi gegelinka

Gum paste with gum tragacanth powder has to rest for approximately 12 – 24 hours for best results. I use it all the time and find it makes stronger models than tylose or cmc powder. I add1 teaspoon to 250 g of sugar paste, knead it in and leave to rest. Some people prefer to use 200 – 220 g sugar paste and add more powder if required. The gum paste has to be kneaded well before use, a little trex/ crisco helps to soften it. Perhaps try using a little less powder to begin with and see whether you achieve better results.