Wafer Paper Fall Leaves
Level - Beginner
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7m 45s
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LINKS & SUPPLIES
Other links:
- Video reference for torting and filling cake tiers, Section 4 of the Fundamentals Course: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/cakeheads-session-four
- Related tutorial: Fault Line Cake with Buttercream Stripes, and Building a Double Barrel Tier (no separate video available)
- Related tutorial: covering a double barrel with fondant (Part 2, timestamp 27:20): https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/painting-bubbles-covering-a-double-barrel-with-black-fondant
- Buttercream colors reference: Artisan Accents buttercream colors: http://www.artisanaccents.com/color
- Titanium dioxide (for whitening buttercream): https://evilcakegenius.com/wickedly-white-powder-whitener-2800.html
- Black cocoa powder: https://amzn.to/33w0HsQ
- Recipe used: Super Easy Meringue Buttercream (all-butter based)
- Related tutorial: chocolate ball toppers, Balloon Garland Cake (Perfecting Chocolate Spheres): https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/balloon-garland-cake
- Edible gold leaf: https://amzn.to/3kYw8SA
- Piping gel: https://amzn.to/36lNzIG
SUPPLIES
- Guildcraft Round Cake Boards: https://guildcraftfoam.com/product/round-cakeboard/
- Artisan Accents Gel Pastes: https://www.thesweetchalet.com/shop-1/Chocolate-Chameleon-&-Gel-Coloring-by-Artisan-Accents-c59645319
- Studio 71 5-Piece Painting Knife Set: https://www.amazon.com/Studio-71-5-Piece-Painting-Knife/dp/B004669XQ6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=palette+knife+set&qid=1562619129&s=gateway&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=8fbc61480feee84abcedd67f6b5ecfef&language=en_US
- Wickedly White Powder Whitener: https://evilcakegenius.com/wickedly-white-powder-whitener-2800.html
- Yellow Brick Rd Raw Cocoa Butter, 1lb: https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Brick-Butter-Unrefined-Deodorized/dp/B01N3MNYU2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=raw+unrefined+cocoa+butter&qid=1552497701&s=gateway&sr=8-10&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c9ab53b619919f0a577cade54e67642e&language=en_US
- Foundation Sponge, Makeup Sponge Blender, 48pcs: https://www.amazon.com/Foundation-Blender-Disposable-Cosmetic-Blenders/dp/B07TH1PWWZ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=KUFF9NFKK634&keywords=makeup+sponges+wedge&qid=1570571108&sprefix=makeup+sponge,aps,302&sr=8-15&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=b2d5229cd6f92872b79fd430a9005b1f&language=en_US
- 100 Count Edible Rectangle Wafer Paper, 8x11 Inch, White: https://www.amazon.com/100-Count-Edible-Rectangle-11-Inch/dp/B00024WNVI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=3db2f213bc8be7c4273ee3937471193b&language=en_US
- Sugarflair Edible Food Colouring Liquid Airbrushing, 6 Colours: https://www.amazon.com/Sugarflair-Edible-Colouring-Airbrushing-Decorating/dp/B07122BDG1/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=sugarflair+airbrush&qid=1570302651&sr=8-13&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=ba2be0bf91fbb6785c6891c54807d09e&language=en_US
- Clairella Cakes Airbrush and Compressor: https://www.amazon.com/winning-Clairella-Cakes-Airbrush-compressor/dp/B01N3OX5I4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=59G4CPU1LJDM&keywords=clairella+cakes+airbrush&qid=1566934671&s=gateway&sprefix=clairell,garden,160&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=2ea2b4e165de65e8853af684a8335d2f&language=en_US
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