Patchwork Cutters - How to Make Mexican Paste

In this video Marion shows how to make Mexican Paste. This paste dries hard and is ideal for free standing figures.

[iluvindia]

Hi I just wanted to know, what Mexican paste is used for.... eg gum paste is used for flowers, fondant used for covering the cake, royal icing for piping, Mexican for??? Thanks!!

[TheFarisa]

Hi dear. I'm an amateur in Mexican paste, but an intermediate translator who needs help. What the heck is gum tragacanth?? Is there a website, or dictionary that could guide me to a definition? Please.
Your video was most helpful. Thank you.

[carolineboehm]

How can you make the paste black, like to make your patchwork cutters silhouettes? Black food gel instead of water? Thank you.

[emiliad]

Is there an advantage to Mexican paste instead of using gum paste?

[albertjustiniano]

I always grease my hands with a little Crisco and the dough don't stick to my hands.

[emiliad]

I see no need for gloves as long as bakers wash their hands often. :)

[rbertolero]

Is tragacanth the same as Tylose?
 Nevermind, I just saw your earlier comment.  :)

[Paulasamuels]

Hi, can I substitute for tylose and if so would I need the same amount? Thank you.

[dracocamacho]

Is mexican paste the same as pastillage?