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Christmas Tree Topper

Level - Beginner • 12m

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

RECIPES
- Modeling Chocolate

SUPPLIES
- Artisan Accents Gel Pastes: https://www.thesweetchalet.com/shop-1/Chocolate-Chameleon-&-Gel-Coloring-by-Artisan-Accents-c59645319
- Keebler Ice Cream Cones, Sugar, 4 oz (12 ct): https://amzn.to/3lOs7Tv
- Ateco 7 pc Stainless Steel Leaf Cutter Set: https://amzn.to/31EXetV
- 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
- 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
- Roxy & Rich Edible Hybrid Luster Dust Metallic Kit, 6 Colors: https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Hybrid-Luster-Metallic-Colors/dp/B013V12750/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=3491VG7LB9ER1&keywords=luster+dust+roxy&qid=1567185464&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=lust,arts-crafts,1060&sr=8-12&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c2e4ecc2eb625b5243fefc4e5b54503c&language=en_US
- Non-Pareils Red, 6.8 oz: https://amzn.to/3pWH3Av
- Sugar Shaker Stainless Steel Dredges, 10-Ounce with Handle: https://amzn.to/31LBf4l

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The exact size of the cake topper inspiration photo that Shawna used and printed is here...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OMsJ0kjkcgxhxNpc1q6ti_ZQXzv71Gf6lfy5u67x6HA/edit?usp=sharing

The exact size of the winter scene inspiration photo that Shawna used and printed in here...
https://docs....
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Creating a Rice Paper Mermaid Tail

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How to manipulate and paint on rice paper to make translucent shapes and decorations for cake

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

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/12gzNzllsUku2sKLQwiSncLL3...
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crinoline

crinoline

How to make wafer paper crinoline and attach it to cake.

RECIPE
- 1 & 1/2 sheets wafer paper, cut into pieces
- 100mL of cold water

Instructions:
1. Combine wafer paper and water into a chopper/blender and blend until liquid is smooth.
2. Place 1-2 Tablespoons onto a non-stick pan at medium hig...