{"product_id":"professional-grade-stainless-steel-balling-tool-small","title":"Moreish Professional Grade Stainless Steel Balling Tool Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Professional Grade Stainless Steel Balling Tool Small has a smooth, rounded head for cupping, thinning and softening fondant, gum paste and edible wafer paper. At 11cm long, it is light and comfortable to hold, and the smaller head suits fine work such as small petals, buds, delicate edges and neat indents. It is made from full stainless steel with a polished finish, so it glides over paste and wafer paper without dragging, and it washes clean after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShaping Edible Wafer Paper Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWafer paper flowers are a popular, lightweight alternative to sugar flowers, and a balling tool does much of the shaping. Cut your petals, then lightly mist them with water or hold them in a little steam until they turn pliable. Rest each petal on a foam pad and roll the ball head gently around the edge to cup and curl it. As the wafer paper dries, it firms up and keeps its shape. The small head is ideal for smaller petals, blossoms, buds and the inner petals of roses and peonies, where you want more control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWafer paper tears easily when it is wet, so use light pressure and short, smooth strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional grade, full stainless steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmall rounded ball head for fine petals and detailed indents\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLength: 11cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmooth, polished finish for clean, even results\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasy to wipe or wash, and it won't absorb colour or flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuits wafer paper, fondant, gum paste, modelling paste and marzipan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCupping and curling small edible wafer paper petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShaping blossoms, buds and the inner petals of sugar flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThinning and softening the edges of gum paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaking small indents for eyes, buttons and flower centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdding fine dimples and texture to fondant cake toppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHome bakers building a first sugar craft tool kit, and professional decorators who want a hard-wearing tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a balling tool used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA balling tool thins and shapes paste and wafer paper. Rolling the ball head around the edge of a petal on a foam pad softens and ruffles it, so the petal looks natural instead of flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose the small or large balling tool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the small for little petals, blossoms and detailed work. Choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/professional-grade-stainless-steel-balling-tool-large\"\u003elarge balling tool\u003c\/a\u003e for broader petals and bigger indents. Many decorators keep both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it to shape edible wafer paper flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mist the wafer paper lightly or use a little steam until it turns pliable, then cup the petals on a foam pad with light pressure. Let them dry so they hold their shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe it with a damp cloth or wash it in warm, soapy water, then dry it well before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more tools to pair with it? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/printing-icing-sheets-wafer-paper\"\u003eedible wafer paper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cake-decorating-tools\"\u003ecake decorating tools\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gum-paste\"\u003egum paste\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moreish Cakes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67674660110628,"sku":"852","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/0007\/7092\/files\/ProfessionalGradeStainlessSteelBallingToolSmall.webp?v=1791784637","url":"https:\/\/bakingpleasures.com.au\/products\/professional-grade-stainless-steel-balling-tool-small","provider":"Baking Pleasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}