Here's the link to the Google document with the exact size mermaid tail inspiration photo Shawna used for this project... https://docs.google.com/document/d/12gzNzllsUku2sKLQwiSncLL3I-2twJ1ARjia8qz6Wsk/edit?usp=sharing
For this project, Shawna used:

(2) cake layers, baked in 11"x 15" pans
each cake layer cut in half and then each half trimmed to 7"x 10"
(3) 7.5" x 10.5" cardboard rectangles
(2) batches of easy swiss meringue buttercream (under recipe tab of this tutorial)
14"x 18" bottom foam core board

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

Related tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial and live session recording (no separate video available)

RECIPES
- SUPER Easy Meringue Buttercream (Vanilla or Chocolate!)
- Modeling Chocolate

SUPPLIES
- Fat Daddio's POB-11152 Anodized Aluminum Sheet Cake Pan, 11 x 15 x 2 Inch: https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Daddios-Anodized-Aluminum-Sheet/dp/B00133741Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1497988754&sr=8-2&keywords=15+x+11+sheet+pan&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=432f3f76615d8112ddce02f88e2aa69b&language=en_US
- Half Sheet Cake Board, Coated White Single Wall Corrugated: https://www.brpboxshop.com/124.html
- Fiskars 12-87577097J Acrylic Ruler, 6x24 Inch: https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-12-87577097J-Acrylic-Ruler-6x24/dp/B002XNULX8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a302eaa78023736911615254cc488a19&language=en_US
- Acc U Rate 172 Pcs. Clear With Stripe Boba Straws: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004050ED4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=eace349b2fbaca10be5d7cba25b53f26&language=en_US
- Press'n Seal with Griptex, 100 sq ft: https://amzn.to/3pcmNch
- Wilton 418-789 Carded Tip Cake Icer: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-418-789-Carded-Cake-Icer/dp/B00IE71WY4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2IC3C1JJNUW5T&keywords=wilton+icer+tip&qid=1567098884&s=gateway&sprefix=wilton+icer,aps,155&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a240a24ee405cee4ff6b9a8d1206ac4d&language=en_US
- Featherweight Decorating Piping Bag, Reusable, 35cm (14in): https://www.amazon.com/Featherweight-Decorating-Piping-Reusable-35cm/dp/B000ANOW10/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=143XD3YGHKB21&keywords=wilton+decorating+bags&qid=1566825853&s=home-garden&sprefix=wilton+decorating+b,garden,152&sr=1-18&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=e5c7ae4d8c39710ba99880786fe0f83a&language=en_US
- Guildcraft Round Cake Boards: https://guildcraftfoam.com/product/round-cakeboard/
- Professional Spatula Set, Stainless Steel Oversized Hamburger Flipper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H4NN6T3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=819c1b582c94a219c3c505d567b354c9&language=en_US
- Fractionated Coconut Oil, Food Grade: https://amzn.to/36pHSrQ
- Roses Galore Mold by First Impressions Molds: https://www.amazon.com/Roses-Galore-First-Impressions-Molds/dp/B00EVO6NXE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=roses+galore+mold&qid=1565903421&s=arts-crafts&sr=1-1-catcorr&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=14cb19b5b561ac02b5d25a469118f601&language=en_US
- Martha Stewart Crafter's Clay Silicon Molds, 4/Pkg, Romantic: https://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafters-Pkg-Romantic-1466531MA/dp/B015TB37PE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=martha+stewart+silicone+mold&qid=1570481210&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=79cb89f9eb58bf12e825d120d2849079&language=en_US
- Artisan Accents Gel Pastes: https://www.thesweetchalet.com/shop-1/Chocolate-Chameleon-&-Gel-Coloring-by-Artisan-Accents-c59645319
- Rose Single-Petal Cutter: https://www.amazon.com/Oasis-Supply-395601-Fondant-7-Piece/dp/B00G03X28S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=02800acb1995eb289fdf960672ae40f0&language=en_US
- Fondant Rolling Pin, Adjustable Thickness, Non-stick: https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-7512-Adjustable-Thickness-Non-stick/dp/B00DMX8PNG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=mini+rolling+pin&qid=1566677628&refinements=p_n_material_browse:316643011&rnid=316624011&s=kitchen&sr=1-13&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=f3080addc2c5d63c9b3dc929978fa40d&language=en_US
- Roxy & Rich Edible Hybrid Petal Dust Master Kit, 24 Colors: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=roxy+rich+edible+hybrid+petal+dust&ref=nb_sb_noss&linkCode=ll2&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=01ec819b3f48cf36dc7a6d261ed65718&language=en_US
- Roxy & Rich Hybrid Sparkle Dust Powder Food Color, 2.5 Grams, Emerald Green: https://amzn.to/31GyuOd
- Roxy & Rich Edible Hybrid Sparkle Dust Pump, 4 Grams, Princess Pink: https://amzn.to/2w5kEZ6
- SprinklePop Sprinkles, General: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=sprinklepop&ref=nb_sb_noss_1&linkCode=ll2&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=5d79d6e78c33138a84628671d2897012&language=en_US
- Three Ladies Spring Roll Rice Paper Wrappers Round 25cm (3pks): https://www.amazon.com/Three-Ladies-Spring-Paper-Wrappers/dp/B074ZT3TVZ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=359YYV50RT59Y&keywords=banh+trang+rice+paper&qid=1568926213&sprefix=banh+trang,aps,141&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=18ddccefad032620bd5babf558026db0&language=en_US
- Edible Art Paints, General: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=edible+art+paint&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=112195c7f9f0a794c5d90158840022b9&language=en_US
- Macaron Silicone Baking Mat: https://www.amazon.com/Macaron-Silicone-Baking-Mat-Non-Stick/dp/B07LG29FFF/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1VQCR0RL2OC74&keywords=macaron+silicone+mat&qid=1562089116&refinements=p_72:2661618011,p_85:2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=gateway&sprefix=macaron+,aps,151&sr=8-10&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=13a58bd92ca0742fe3e4b86a3c537c30&language=en_US
- Silicone Baking Mats: https://amzn.to/3qY3Qff
- Artists' Cake Decorating Brush Set: https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Sugarworks-Complete-Decorating-chocolate/dp/B07GLDVY2W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=innovative+sugarworks+brush&qid=1566678964&s=home-garden&sr=1-2-catcorr&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=e1733eb7b25f23f745ae0e59bba4b4cc&language=en_US
- Majestic Royal and Langnickel Short Handle Paint Brush Set, Detail, 11-Piece: https://www.amazon.com/Majestic-Royal-Langnickel-Handle-11-Piece/dp/B006VO5NRE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=2e532fe17bc8ff565c602ad865fb5971&language=en_US
- Carlisle Sparta Wide Pastry Brush with Nylon Bristles, 3": https://www.amazon.com/Carlisle-4039800-Sparta-Pastry-Bristles/dp/B001BQKJK8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=wide+pastry+brush&qid=1570564591&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=e514e98e5b74dfc6d8efd9de28823296&language=en_US