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  • Standing Girl Structured Cake: Part One

    Cut Medium Density Fiberboard to 16"x 13"
    Cut threaded rod to 15"

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    SUPPLIES

    Notes: Cut Medium Density Fiberboard to 16"x 13"; cut threaded rod to 15".

    - 1/2 in. 2 ft. x 2 ft. Medium Density Fiber Board: https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-2-ft-x-2-ft-Medium-Density-Fiber-Board-1508107/205881...

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  • Standing Girl Cake: Part Two

    Notes: Cut Medium Density Fiberboard to 16"x 13"; cut threaded rod to 15".

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    SUPPLIES

    - 1/2 in. 2 ft. x 2 ft. Medium Density Fiber Board: https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-2-ft-x-2-ft-Medium-Density-Fiber-Board-1508107/205881911
    - 1/2 in.-13 tpi x 24 in. Stainless-Steel Threaded Rod: https:/...

  • Live! Natural Finishes with Annie of SugarPlay!

  • How to Model a Banana

  • Veggie Crate: Part 1, Fruits & Veggies

    Modeling Chocolate Recipe

    Check out this video tutorial on how to make modeling chocolate or this live session recording that is all about modeling chocolate and making a rose, too.
    Preparation time
    20 minutes
    Ingredients
    40 ouncesCandy Melts(1134 grams - any brand will work)
    8 fluid ouncesClear...

  • Veggie Crate: Part 2 (The Crates & Assembly)

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

    RECIPES
    - Modeling Chocolate

    SUPPLIES
    - Fondant & Gumpaste Modeling Tool Set: https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Muticolor-gumpaste-Decorating-Modeling/dp/B00OTBMCTI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=...

  • Katherine Idle Live: cookies 101

    Check out the rest of Katherin's gorgeous work on her Facebook page, HERE!
    Follow Katherine on instagram! @katssweetthings

    Click HERE to see the royal icing recipe she uses (though she notes that she adds the vanilla extract after adding the sugar and then lets it combine.)
    Katherine's favori...

  • Live! The Golden Crackle Effect with Angela Morrison!

    Angela Morrison of Cakes By Angela Morrison joins us in this live session, demonstrating how she creates her gorgeous golden crackle finish on her cakes!
    You can learn how to make more of her beautiful cake finish techniques in her Texture Techniques tutorial that can be purchased on her website,...

  • Shark Cake, Part 1

    Here's a link to the google document with the inspiration photo of the actual size of the shark's face (front view) that Shawna used to model her shark after (about the same size)... https://docs.google.com/document/d/17GYwZttRgg_8XjWjwIpdbARWhoMULOeuDIc5jkbp5q4/edit?usp=sharing
    Here's a link to ...

  • Shark Cake, Part 2

    Structure Parts: (Watch our live session on cake structure to learn more!)

    16" x 18" cut MDF board for cake board base
    7" round cut MDF board for canopy
    22" tall threaded rod (we used 1/2" thick rod but any thickness will do)
    3 (or four if you'd rather) washers used (size to match thickness of ...

  • Live With Lisa; Creating a Stone Effect!

    Special guest, Lisa Cousineau of Creative Cake Designs by Lisa joins us in this recorded live session, showing us how she creates this SERIOUSLY cool stone effect on cake!
    Check out more of Lisa's beautiful work on her Facebook page, HERE!
    Follow Lisa on Instagram... @mycreativecakedesigns

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  • Making a wood floor!

    Quick tutorial on how to make a wood floor look for your cake - used on the Ballet Theater Structured Cake.

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    LINKS & SUPPLIES

    Related tutorial: Ballet Theater Structured Cake: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/ballet-theater-cake
    Related tutorial: Using Molds, Quickly and Easily!: https://cake...

  • Wood Table Board

    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
    - The Pampered Chef Garlic Press #2575: https://amzn.to/3bucI6s
    - Design...

  • Bassinet Cake Tutorial

    Using a simple structure, edible fabric and modeling chocolate, surrounding a full tier of cake to create this bassinet cake.

    Structure Parts (watch the live session on cake structure to learn more): https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/live-all-about-cake-structure

    - 16" x 18" cut MDF board for cak...

  • Live with Mike McCarey!

    Special guest, Mike McCarey of Mike's Amazing Cakes, joins us in this recorded live session, discussing the fabulous benefits of using modeling chocolate as a main medium in creating your cake art and showing us some of his favorite ways to use it to create his own masterpieces!
    Mike's uses 6 pou...

  • Princess Cake, Part 1

    The actual size I printed Cinderella to is here... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XapfjeTaj2dpjEdj_WYjrAiYD43o9YbG2j92rUfw_r8/edit?usp=sharing
    And the mirror image of the actual size I printed her to is here...
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VkfWSzBCzL7ioFe2gBiAi39Q6qjfKdlBgrE7mLHmat0/e...

  • Princess Cake, Part 2

    INSTRUCTIONS

    The actual size Shawna printed Cinderella to is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XapfjeTaj2dpjEdj_WYjrAiYD43o9YbG2j92rUfw_r8/edit?usp=sharing
    And the mirror image of the actual size she printed her to is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VkfWSzBCzL7ioFe2gBiAi39Q6qjf...

  • How to Color Wafer Paper Metallic!

    Quick tutorial on how to color wafer paper metallic.

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    LINKS & SUPPLIES

    Related tutorial: Masquerade Ball Cake Part 1 & 2: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/masquerade-ball-cake-part-1

    SUPPLIES
    - Rainbow Dust Edible Gold Paint: https://amzn.to/2IhBkNU
    - Gold highlighter: https://amzn.to/2GYZOw8

  • How to Make An Edible Bow

    Quick tutorial on how to create an edible bow for your cake.

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    LINKS & SUPPLIES

    Related tutorial: Masquerade Ball Cake Part 1 & 2: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/masquerade-ball-cake-part-1

  • Using the Marvelous Molds Tufted Simpress!

    Quick tutorial on how to use the Marvelous Molds Tufted Simpress to create a tufted look on your cake.

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    LINKS & SUPPLIES

    Related tutorial: Masquerade Ball Cake Part 1 & 2: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/masquerade-ball-cake-part-1

    SUPPLIES
    - Marvelous Molds Tufted Simpress: https://marvelo...

  • Masquerade Ball Cake, Part 1

    How I created this masquerade cake, including creating a suede finish.

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    LINKS & SUPPLIES

    Related tutorial: How to use the Marvelous Molds Tufted Simpress!: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/how-to-use-the-marvelous-molds-tufted-simpress
    Related tutorial: How to make an edible bow for a cake!: ...

  • Masquerade Ball Part 2

    How I created this masquerade cake, including creating a suede finish.

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    LINKS & SUPPLIES

    Related tutorial: How to use the Marvelous Molds Tufted Simpress!: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/how-to-use-the-marvelous-molds-tufted-simpress
    Related tutorial: How to make an edible bow for a cake!: ...

  • Live With Etty, Cake Dutchess!

    Special guest, Etty van Urk of Cake Dutchess joins us in this recorded live session, sharing with us her tips on how to simplify your modeling to easily and quickly create even well known characters and figure toppers for your cakes!
    She demonstrates this technique while creating Mickey Mouse and...

  • airbrushing clouds on cake

    How to airbrush clouds onto your cake tiers quickly and easily!

  • Monkey Cake, Part 1

    Note: You can also use melted candy melts as glue to attach the ears to the cake! Isomalt does have the potential to melt modeling chocolate pieces (unless they're extra thick like the ears in this project) but it works beautifully when attaching fondant or gumpaste to fondant as it doesn't mel...