Tiger Reflection Cake
Tiered Cakes
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The link to the actual size inspiration photo I printed to use for this kitty topper...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1is6h-bYYfWZ9Dm5_ohZZR4KoE5ym8oyX6ss6FY4rB1Y/edit?usp=sharing
The link to the actual size, mirror image of the large tiger photo that I printed onto acetate, here...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fuzX1R3PzhSA7QkNHoShZRFtymh0yVDOBnuRnKemRU/edit?usp=sharing
The link to the extra, top portion of water image, here...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PmFKaAPrp_Lt8BCskEUCDtiC56PdDOvii9yxctTzepM/edit?usp=sharing
Video reference for torting and filling cake tiers- Section 4 of the fundamentals course
Video reference for creating a double barrel and icing the double barrel cake with buttercream- the beginning of the Fault line Cake WITH Buttercream Stripes, and Building a Double Barrel Tier cake tutorial
Video reference for covering a double barrel with fondant (Part 2, timestamp 27:20)
More details on printing out a photo to use with the acetate transfer technique are discussed in the beginning of the buttercream lion tutorial.
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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
- Related tutorial: buttercream lion tutorial, more details on printing a photo for the acetate transfer technique (no separate video available)
RECIPES
- Modeling Chocolate
SUPPLIES
- Fondant Rolling Pin, Adjustable Thickness, Non-stick: https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-7512-Adjustable-Thickness-Non-stick/dp/B00DMX8PNG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=mini+rolling+pin&qid=1566677628&refinements=p_n_material_browse:316643011&rnid=316624011&s=kitchen&sr=1-13&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=f3080addc2c5d63c9b3dc929978fa40d&language=en_US
- X-ACTO Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Non-Stick Bottom, Gray, 24x36 Inches: https://www.amazon.com/X-ACTO-Self-Healing-Cutting-Non-Stick-Bottom/dp/B000789P7E/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=601b3faf8216218860db3a2038375948&language=en_US
- Acupuncture Needles Seirin 081707330 Laser Needles #5 0.25mm x 40mm: https://amzn.to/3gi5aUd
- Wilton Easy Glide Fondant Smoother: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Easy-Glide-Fondant-Smoother/dp/B0000VMBQU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2EAEN6TETZ45G&keywords=fondant+smoother&qid=1566930425&s=home-garden&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6962cf015cc0196318f23cb898bdedf8&language=en_US
- 10 Sterile #11 Surgical Blades with Free #3 Scalpel Knife Handle: https://www.amazon.com/Sterile-Surgical-Blades-Scalpel-Medical/dp/B07CRLHGND/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=#11+scalpel+blades&qid=1570459754&s=industrial&sr=1-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c70c147cee74b0cb535ec33cb1fbf0d1&language=en_US
- CK Products Confectioners Glaze, 8 oz: https://www.amazon.com/CK-Products-Confectioners-Glaze-oz/dp/B00KCUNSV6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=8ccc6721fd94fa48ca070d6eb40d5032&language=en_US
- CK Products Confectioners Glaze Thinner, 8 oz: https://www.amazon.com/CK-Products-Confectioners-Glaze-Thinner/dp/B00KCUNU46/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=431478a8bf95b409408959eb750e44fb&language=en_US
- PME Edible Glaze Spray, 3oz: https://www.amazon.com/PME-SUGARCRAFT-Edible-Glaze-Spray/dp/B00482H2FW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1485632750&sr=8-1&keywords=lacquer+spray+confectioners&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=8a8cb0b3c84d3fed4f94fa7d293c5472&language=en_US
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Edible Hybrid Petal Dust, Midnight Black by Roxy & Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Hybrid-Petal-Midnight-Black/dp/B07576L6NK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Roxy+&+Rich+Edible+Hybrid+blACK&qid=1568992567&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=15db351f619011bdc3289f00eed4db2c&language=en_US
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