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Princess Cake, Part 1

Level - Intermediate • 44m

The actual size I printed Cinderella to is here... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XapfjeTaj2dpjEdj_WYjrAiYD43o9YbG2j92rUfw_r8/edit?usp=sharing
And the mirror image of the actual size I printed her to is here...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VkfWSzBCzL7ioFe2gBiAi39Q6qjfKdlBgrE7mLHmat0/edit?usp=sharing
Actual size I printed the castle topper to: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16mekklm_nq4_l5yRQMiwPgkTLBPlZtxXMpfF1jT5hJg/edit?usp=sharing
Note! The idea for the acetate transfer method shown came from Hen & Chick Cakes. I just decided to try it for creating lettering on cake and it worked perfectly! So easy and will be my go-to method from now on!

styrofoam dummy used for castle topper is a 4" round, 4" high

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

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

RECIPES
- Modeling Chocolate

SUPPLIES
- Guildcraft Cake Dummies: https://guildcraftfoam.com/product-category/cake-dummies-c-5/
- Canon PIXMA iX6820 Wireless Business Printer with AirPrint and Cloud Compatible: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HM0IVDY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c65064458c351cf872955be477fd0317&language=en_US
- Icinginks Refillable Edible Ink Cartridge Combo Pack, PGI-250 XL Series: https://www.icinginks.com/edible-cartridges/canon-edible-ink-cartridges/refillable-edible-ink-cartridge-combo-pack-canon-cli-251-pgi-250-xl
- Grafix Acetate Pad, 9 X 12 in, Clear, 25 Sheets/Pad: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QJX1JI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=71b5f139063b0a0510cec953177112be&language=en_US
- Edible Food Grade Flash Dust Glitter by NFD, 3 Gram Sprinkler: https://www.amazon.com/Glitter-NFD-Artifical-Certified-Sprinkler/dp/B07JBMH28B/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=P7E18KPX600G&keywords=flash+dust+edible+glitter&qid=1570553327&sprefix=flash+dust,aps,192&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=84e4e21e5694b15c5e3a66d4d8766089&language=en_US
- Techno Glitter, Hologram Silver 2Pack by CK Products: https://www.amazon.com/Techno-Glitter-Hologram-Silver-2Pack/dp/B06VX4V6LT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=WURMH1QH622V&keywords=ck+disco+dust+edible+glitter&qid=1567196092&s=grocery&sprefix=ck+disco+dust,grocery,148&sr=1-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6c24fd0d6b67e5306a6f36b3bd0bf19a&language=en_US
- Jofan 24pcs Warm White Mini LED, Waterproof and Submersible: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C1OG7V8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c5e04c3d44def54f99253e59c33b486b&language=en_US
- Innovative Sugarworks Sugar Shapers: https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Sugarworks-Decorating-Sugarcraft-Chocolate/dp/B00WQUOFOE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=3A5CD22ELTA2&keywords=innovative+sugarworks&qid=1566862892&s=gateway&sprefix=innovative+sugar,aps,149&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=40bf6c814efc9d286d96d2726b930956&language=en_US
- Cookie Countess Airbrush Colors: https://www.thecookiecountess.com/collections/airbrushing
- Sweet Sticks Edible Art Decorative Cake Paint 0.5 Oz, Metallic Rose Gold: https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Sticks-Decorative-Milliliters-Metallic/dp/B07DPVCR6C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=sweet+sticks+bronze&qid=1570547434&s=home-garden&sr=1-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=1e96111de06feada75cd360fce4619ab&language=en_US
- ifiGOURMET PurColour Silver Glitter Natural Powdered Dust, 0.46 oz: https://www.instawares.com/ifigourmet-purcolour-silver-glitter.ifi-pc8895.0.7.htm
- Cricut Tools, Gray Basic Set: https://www.amazon.com/Cricut-Tools-Craft-Basic-Set/dp/B07TMK6SVK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1484693895&sr=8-1&keywords=cricut+tool+tweezers&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=dca267b14fe6b2f39396f5b7381f9b1a&language=en_US

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39:02

Princess Cake, Part 2

Princess Cake, Part 2

INSTRUCTIONS

The actual size Shawna printed Cinderella to is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XapfjeTaj2dpjEdj_WYjrAiYD43o9YbG2j92rUfw_r8/edit?usp=sharing
And the mirror image of the actual size she printed her to is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VkfWSzBCzL7ioFe2gBiAi39Q6qjf...
47:24

Monkey Cake, Part 2

Monkey Cake, Part 2

Note: You can also use melted candy melts as glue to attach the ears to the cake! Isomalt does have the potential to melt modeling chocolate pieces (unless they're extra thick like the ears in this project) but it works beautifully when attaching fondant or gumpaste to fondant as it doesn't melt ...
41:36

Monkey Cake, Part 1

Monkey Cake, Part 1

Note: You can also use melted candy melts as glue to attach the ears to the cake! Isomalt does have the potential to melt modeling chocolate pieces (unless they're extra thick like the ears in this project) but it works beautifully when attaching fondant or gumpaste to fondant as it doesn't mel...