Inspiration Photos:
Link to Google Doc with cropped full Tiger photo, ready to print to same size I used…
top half of photo-> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RsfDE58TWsvohz_hgI-aA410Jl85m-dkKh1frXnT04M/edit?usp=sharing
bottom half->https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JPd0B7dspSw0YetWHDkKGu7DU...

I baked a 6″ round cake in a 3″ deep tin and baked a one half sphere using the Wilton Sports Ball Pan Set.
I used a 3/4″ threaded rod, cut to 12″ tall (Note: 5/8″ threaded rod and its coordinating hardware will work just as well!)
For the base I used 1/2 ” MDF cake board, cut to 12″ x 12″ (Note:...

I baked a 6″ round cake in a 3″ deep tin and baked a one half sphere using the Wilton Sports Ball Pan Set.
I used a 3/4″ threaded rod, cut to 12″ tall (Note: 5/8″ threaded rod and its coordinating hardware will work just as well!)
For the base I used 1/2 ” MDF cake board, cut to 12″ x 12″ (Note:...

Used:
- 1/8" x 6" Black Steel Nipple Pipe: https://amzn.to/2XtUkkJ
- 1/8" x 5" Black Steel Nipple Pipe + 1/8" x 3" Black Steel Nipple pipe + 1/8" Coupling (or use one 1/8" x 8" Black Steel Nipple Pipe): https://amzn.to/2EEHtVp
- 1/8" Coupling: https://amzn.to/2UdQOZS
- 1/8" 45 degree Elbow: https...

Used:
- 1/8" x 6" Black Steel Nipple Pipe: https://amzn.to/2XtUkkJ
- 1/8" x 5" Black Steel Nipple Pipe + 1/8" x 3" Black Steel Nipple pipe + 1/8" Coupling (or use one 1/8" x 8" Black Steel Nipple Pipe): https://amzn.to/2EEHtVp
- 1/8" Coupling: https://amzn.to/2UdQOZS
- 1/8" 45 degree Elbow: https...

Notes:

I blew up the photo so Santa would be 15" tall
I used...
2, 6" round cakes baked in 3" deep tins
2, 6" round cakes baked in 2" deep tins
1, 6" half sphere cake
and 1, 4" round cake
1 threaded rod, 3/8" thick, 13" tall with matching nuts (4) and washers (4)
10"x 15" MDF board
1/4" armature...

A quick sparkle snippet from the Golden Santa Christmas Cake project - see the full tutorial in "Golden Santa Tutorial; Part 1" and "Golden Santa; Part 2" for complete instructions, links, and supplies.

LINKS & SUPPLIES

- 1/4" Armature Wire: https://amzn.to/2E9EGE5
- Wilton Sports Ball Pan: https://amzn.to/2L7tedl
- Sugar Shapers (use code "SHAWNAMCGREEVY10" for 10% off): https://www.sugarworks.com/collections/sugar-shapers
- Color Shapers: https://amzn.to/2Ed2gjh
- Nail Art Ball Tool Set: http...

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

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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...

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

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- 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:/...

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...

SUPPLIES

- 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!)...

I baked (2) 8″ round cake layers, and (2) 6″ round cake layers
Link to 8″ oval template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fnz-xiTWt8O3FbXFiyiV0tp2Pjm0A0zJGhq8ltffpa8/edit?usp=sharing
Link to 6″ oval template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ZeAG5azH3bdZ_gGHor8UBn-W–NlS_cGH63M25NoII/edit...

A complete tutorial on how to create this fun owl cake and structure.

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

Related tutorial: Section 3 (Making Ganache) of the Fundamentals Course: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/cakeheads-session-three
Related tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial and live session record...

And I used MDF board as the cake base, cut to about 20″ x 20″ (but you can vary this size).
I used a two 8″ rounds cake layers and a 6″ round layer (all baked in 3″ tins, so if you’re using 2″ tins, you might want one more layer to be safe). I sliced a line from the outer edge to the middle of ea...

Here's the link to the exact size basketball slam dunk cake sketch that I printed out:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qHxtaDzIDw1bT4DVzUJjc5K6adhLzOwGsGc2oQFTmJk/edit?usp=sharing
Printing Photo Inspiration Images from Shawna's Google Docs Files:
To edit the document and change its size...

F...

Here's the link to the exact size basketball slam dunk cake sketch that I printed out:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qHxtaDzIDw1bT4DVzUJjc5K6adhLzOwGsGc2oQFTmJk/edit?usp=sharing
Printing Photo Inspiration Images from Shawna's Google Docs Files:
To edit the document and change its size...

F...

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...

Full length video of how I made this puppy cake.

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

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

RECIPES
- White Almond Sour Cream Cake (WASC)
- Modeling Chocolate

SUPPLIES
- Threaded Fitting Floor Flange, Malle...

Note: FlexFrost edible fabric sheets would be perfect for the drapery on this project instead of the fondant/wafer paper! Check out the bassinet cake video tutorial on this site to see how I used the FlexFrost sheets in a similar way!

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Related tutorial: Making a wood floor!...

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...

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...