To be honest, most people over on this side of the Atlantic seem to favour using PME modelling tools. They are by far the most common that I see around . However, I have looked at this set in the Wilton catalogue a good few times, and the price seems reasonable in comparison. And the case would be a very handy addition to this set. So I was wondering how good these Wilton tools actually are.
There are 10 tools in this set which are numbered and colour coded to make them easy to find and organize. The handles are designed to be easy to grip, and are ergonomically designed. Seven of the tools are double-ended, so in reality you are getting 17 tools! The tools included are:
Shell tool and knife; large & small bone tool; quilting & cutting tool; scriber & cone tool; large & small veining tool; large & small ball tool; umbrella tool; palette knife and 2 modelling sticks.
Sounds good?! Well what do real customers who have tried this kit really think?
The Good
Customers seems to appreciate the variety of tools included in this kit, and say that it contains all that you need to get started with your cake decorating. The case and the fact that the tools are numbered makes it very east to store, transport and organize your tools.
Many of the customers were very happy with what they got for their money.
The Not So Good
A few people commented on the fact that some of the tools seemed a little bit too small to be effective. One person also felt that the quilting tool was cutting strips instead of actually just embossing a pattern.
Some more professional cake decorators felt that the construction was a little bit cheap, and that there were small bumps and marks in them from the manufacturing.
Conclusion
From what I have read, beginners and home bakers seem to be very happy with this set of tools from Wilton. However, if you are a more professional/commercial cake decorator, you might be better off investing in sturdier tools.
