Dolly topper
Tiered Cakes
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41m
Video on how to make and support this large, dolly cake topper!
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LINKS & SUPPLIES
Related tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial and live session recording (no separate video available)
RECIPES
- Rice Krispie Treats (RKT)
- Non-Crusting American Buttercream
- Modeling Chocolate
SUPPLIES
- Guildcraft Cake Dummies: https://guildcraftfoam.com/product-category/cake-dummies-c-5/
- 1/4 Inch x 48 Inch Wooden Dowel Rods: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XRKFGEK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=927d74c2ec52ab67f82e33e7ee15556d&language=en_US
- Innovative Sugarworks Sugar Smoothers, Small and Medium: https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Sugarworks-Smoothers-Sugarcraft-Decorating/dp/B01BK7L2HG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=DND1JN7AAT9U&keywords=innovative+sugarworks+sugar+smoother&qid=1567107263&s=gateway&sprefix=innovative+sugarworks+smooth,aps,156&sr=8-22-spons&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=d8ce9fbfdf219d611f6416f7db4d6582&language=en_US
- Makin's USA Clay Texture Sheets, Honeycomb/Eyelet/Weave/Lace, 4-Pack: https://www.amazon.com/Makins-USA-Texture-Sheets-Package/dp/B000LFGIDC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&hvadid=309782145289&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=92822fd405db28b41537e7fbce17b333&language=en_US
- X-ACTO #1 Knife, Z Series With Safety Cap: https://www.amazon.com/X-Acto-XZ3601-X-ACTO-Knife-Safety/dp/B005KRSWM6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9b6ddbf7b396fbfe91ef7686b6a5b56f&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
- Wilton 609-130 Candy Melt Writing Pen, Primary Color: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-609-130-Candy-Writing-Primary/dp/B00C9UVJD6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00C9UVJD6&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=5e13ab55b5b2efa1538d43c684c82da2&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
- 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
- Wilton 418-9616 Grass Icing Tip: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-418-9616-Grass-Icing-Tip/dp/B01DVRMWHW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=grass+piping+tip&qid=1566835932&s=gateway&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=d0fc9e24d7bc92f52a49645ab6e8d63b&language=en_US
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