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Aviator Bear Cake

Buttercream • 1h 18m

Learn how to create handmade, custom, 2D designs, quickly and easily using petal dusts and edible markers.

Notes: Shawna made a 6" round cake tier, 7" tall and an 8" round cake tier, 4" tall for this project.

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

Related tutorial: Icing with acrylics tutorial (Perfect Smooth Buttercream Finish Using Acrylic Discs, Method 2) (no separate video available)
Related tutorial: Fundamentals course (with tier stacking tutorial): https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/cakeheads-session-one

RECIPES
- SUPER Easy Meringue Buttercream (Vanilla or Chocolate!)
- White Almond Sour Cream Cake (WASC)
- Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

SUPPLIES
- Satin Ice Gumpaste: https://www.amazon.com/Satin-Ice-White-Pounds-Decorative/dp/B000FJPKWO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6946005572cf110aadc87e1a98b996a8&language=en_US
- Fondant Rolling Pin: https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-7512-Adjustable-Thickness-Non-stick/dp/B00DMX8PNG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=mini+rolling+pin&qid=1566677628&s=kitchen&sr=1-13&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=f3080addc2c5d63c9b3dc929978fa40d&language=en_US
- JEM Tool 4 Dresden & Veining Modelling Tool, Black: https://www.amazon.com/PME-Modeling-Tool-Dresden-Veining/dp/B0052YRIMM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1481733226&sr=8-2&keywords=dresden+tool&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=3bb070a0077c88208b86a3096550fe0a&language=en_US
- Ateco 5357 Plain Edge Round Cutters, 11 Pc Set: https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-5357-Cutters-Graduated-Stainless/dp/B00004S1CI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=ateco+fondant+circle+cutter&qid=1566828182&s=home-garden&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6d9afd0dea07f825d2cf02d9869d5979&language=en_US
- Makin's Clay Texture Sheets, 7x5.5, 4-Pack Set B: https://www.amazon.com/MakinS-Texture-Sheets-Pkg-Set-Screen/dp/B004HJA5P0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a03e65de3e3ab115cce3f0700d51008f&language=en_US
- Wilton Easy Glide Fondant Smoother: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Easy-Glide-Fondant-Smoother/dp/B0000VMBQU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ac_md=1-0-VW5kZXIgJDU=-ac_d_pm&crid=2EAEN6TETZ45G&keywords=fondant+smoother&pd_rd_i=B0000VMBQU&psc=1&qid=1566930425&s=home-garden&sprefix=fondant+s,garden,156&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6962cf015cc0196318f23cb898bdedf8&language=en_US
- Petal Dust Palette Set A: https://evilcakegenius.com/petal-dust-palette-set-a.html
- Incredible Paint by Evil Cake Genius: https://evilcakegenius.com/search/?q=incredible+paint
- Martha Stewart Crafter's Clay Silicon Molds, Romantic 1: 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
- Carlisle 4039800 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
- Tipless Pastry Bags, 16 Inch (Set of 100): https://evilcakegenius.com/tipless-pastry-bags-16-inch-set-of-100.html
- 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
- Isomalt Pillows Diamond Clear: https://evilcakegenius.com/stencils/stencils-for-cakes/geode-sketching-stamp-products/isomalt-pillows-diamond-clear.html
- NFD Flash Dust, Edible Food Grade Glitter: https://amzn.to/3n5CzGl
- CAI Tylose Powder, 2 Ounce: https://www.amazon.com/Confectionery-Arts-International-Professional-Strength/dp/B0013GMLRA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2S3SZTBCR6KIH&keywords=tylose+powder&qid=1566828814&s=home-garden&sprefix=tylose,garden,145&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a903411464ec783b79d347c25919d446&language=en_US
- ECG Essential Paint Brush Set: https://evilcakegenius.com/ecg-essential-paint-brush-set.html
- Sucker Sticks, 4-1/2 Inch: https://evilcakegenius.com/sucker-sticks-4-inch.html

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