Special guest Zoe Hopkinson of Zoe's Fancy Cakes joins us in this recorded live session showing us how to make an easy & adorable figure topper.

Ingredients discussed in the video:
- Saracino modeling paste
- Laped modeling paste
- Cake Dutchess modeling paste
- Sugarflair gel color

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Note!! There is another option I've recently discovered (from a fabulous Cakeheads member) that you can use to build a small vehicle on that is easier to work with and requires no break down! Check out this Lego remote control platform! (And to avoid any weight issues later on, experiment with ...

Note!! There is another option I've recently discovered (from a fabulous Cakeheads member) that you can use to build a small vehicle on that is easier to work with and requires no break down! Check out this Lego remote control platform! (And to avoid any weight issues later on, experiment with ho...

nipple pipe (stainless steel or black iron is fine)
floor flange (make sure the size of the opening and the size of the nipple pipe match... this one is 1/2")
4" styrofoam ball
bamboo skewers
mini color shaper set
large color shaper set
clay tool set (this looks awesome!)
dresden tool
Edible Art...

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- nipple pipe (stainless steel or black iron is fine)
- floor flange (make sure the size of the opening and the size of the nipple pipe match... this one is 1/2")
- 4" styrofoam ball
- bamboo skewers
- mini color shaper set
- large color shaper set
- clay tool set (this looks awesome!)...

Special tip on how to get yellowish buttercream, white: Add just the TEENSIEST bit of violet gel paste to your yellow-tinged buttercream! You'll usually need less than you think. Add, mix, and then compare a bit of the original yellowish buttercream (so make sure to save a spoonful of it beforeha...

Special tip on how to get yellowish buttercream, white:
Add just the TEENSIEST bit of violet gel paste to your yellow-tinged buttercream! You'll usually need no more than just a touch on the tip of a knife!
Add, mix, and then compare a bit of the original yellowish buttercream (so make sure to s...

Special tip on how to get yellowish buttercream, white: Add just the TEENSIEST bit of violet gel paste to your yellow-tinged buttercream! You'll usually need less than you think. Add, mix, and then compare a bit of the original yellowish buttercream (so make sure to save a spoonful of it beforeha...

Special guest, Sidney Galpern of Simi Cakes & Confections joined us in this previously live session, teaching us all about using isomalt and showing us some different ways you can use it to enhance your cake creations!
Check out Sidney's store where you can purchase Sidney's own brand of isomalt ...

ATTETION!! In the above video, I baked the bottom tier snowman in 8" round tins like I mentioned,
and I started carving using a 6" round cake card as my guide (like I first mentioned) NOT an 8" round cake card (which I kept referring to it as, later!!).
And then I switched it out for a 4" cake c...

ATTENTION!! In the above video, I baked the bottom tier snowman in 8" round tins like I mentioned, and I started carving using a 6" round cake card as my guide (like I first mentioned) NOT an 8" round card. And then I switched it out for a 4" cake card to use as a guide, NOT a 6" like stated in t...

Special guest, Zoe Clark of Zoe Clark Cakes joined us in this previously live session, demonstrating how she made one of her gorgeous royal icing piped cakes.

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Zoe's website: http://www.zoeclarkcakes.com/
Zoe's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/zoeclarkcakes/

In this live recorded session, special guest Shereen Van Ballegooyen of Shereen's Cakes & Bakes joins us to demonstrate creating patterns on cake.

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Shereen's shop: https://www.facebook.com/shereenscakesandbakeslowerstondon/app/251458316228/
Shereen's Facebook business page: https://www...

Related tutorial: recorded live session "All About Structure" for more info and details on creating structure: https://cakeheads.com/2016/11/16/live-all-about-cake-structure/ (external blog link, may break after cakeheads.com closes)
Related tutorial: Section 3 (Making Ganache) of the Fundamental...

Link to elephant (side) inspiration photo at the size I used... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vja-ghRgU5fFM1Kbb8UDSPPjicOH0Lwmt3lnYw4IBf0/edit?usp=sharing
Link to elephant (front sitting) inspiration photo... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LxcvpLlprqqb-WdlKbkhOkAk_BzmTHChYAXbNjrhl_8/ed...

Attention!! UPDATE: Do NOT store dry ice in the freezer or refrigerator as in extreme cases, the release of carbon dioxide in airtight containers may cause it to explode.
It also can destroy your thermostat as the fridge/freezer was not made for such extreme temperatures!

To store dry ice:

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In this recording of one of our live group chats, we discuss opinions of and experiences with using Flexique and edible printers.

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

- Canon PIXMA iX6820 Wireless Business Printer with AirPrint: https://amzn.to/2Eyb4Qx
- Edible ink cartridges: https://www.icinginks.com/edible-...

In this live session, special guest Erin Schwartz of Stacked shares with us how she makes this fun and easy structured monkey holder cake. She and her partner, Joe, also demonstrate how to incorporate their new sound cards into your cake designs! Erin also runs a school where she hosts physical c...

Boot Sole Template: https://cakeheads.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/boot-sole.pdf
Photos of boot online from different angles: http://www.ugg.com/women-boots-classic-boots/bailey-bow-tall-ii/1016434.html#start=8&cgid=women-boots

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Related tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video t...

3" circle paper punch
wafer paper
travel steamer
Roxy & Rich Fondust (Royal Purple)
lollipop sticks
Daisy Paste
Bakerman Food Pen (fine tip)
Blossom Plunger Cutter Set
Ball tool set
Extra tiny ball tool set
yellow non-pareils
leaf tip (set)

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RECIPES
- Simple Royal Icing

SUP...

In this live session, special guest Corinna McGuire of Lovin' From the Oven shares some great modeling tips while creating a hedgehog topper.

Another really great option for making the book covers is using modeling chocolate instead of fondant (if not in hot/warm climates)!
Note:
The pan I baked my cake layers is a (2 inch deep) 11x15 sized sheet pan, but you can make your books of any dimensions that work for your needs!

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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...

Quick tutorial on using molds quickly and easily - used on the Ballet Theater Structured Cake.

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Related tutorial: Ballet Theater Structured Cake: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/ballet-theater-cake
Related tutorial: Making a wood floor!: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/makin...