How to create this adorable teddy out of cake with buttercream fur, wafer bow and poinsettia and chocolate present box, paneling.

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

Related tutorial: Section 3 (Making Ganache) of the Fundamentals Course: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/cakeheads-session-three
Related tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial and live session recording (no separate video available)

RECIPES
- Chocolate Ganache (and how to adjust the ratio for white chocolate ganache too!)
- Modeling Chocolate
- Crusting American Buttercream (see also Non-crusting American Buttercream recipe)

SUPPLIES
- Wilton 3D Sports Ball Cake Pan, 4-Piece Set, 6-inch: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Baseball-Planetary-Spheres-4-Piece/dp/B0000VZ3YM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=15M8RRTSJ6CRO&keywords=wilton+sports+ball+cake+pan&qid=1567102747&s=gateway&sprefix=wilton+sports+ball,aps,155&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9c1f18e5f7b51288b7d9c39d8c57e62a&language=en_US
- Fiskars 12-87577097J Acrylic Ruler, 6x24 Inch: https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-12-87577097J-Acrylic-Ruler-6x24/dp/B002XNULX8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a302eaa78023736911615254cc488a19&language=en_US
- CAI Tylose Powder, 2 Ounce: https://www.amazon.com/Confectionery-Arts-International-Professional-Strength/dp/B0013GMLRA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2S3SZTBCR6KIH&keywords=tylose+powder&qid=1566828814&s=home-garden&sprefix=tylose,garden,145&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a903411464ec783b79d347c25919d446&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
- Ateco 1322 Pastry Wheel, 2.5 Inch Blade: https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-1322-Pastry-Wheel-Blade/dp/B001B80M8K/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1RFF03PIPW565&keywords=ateco+pizza+cutter&qid=1566917689&s=gateway&sprefix=ateco+piz,arts-crafts,151&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=5695571c6728298da89370a45a699feb&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
- 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
- Conair Travel Smart 450 Watt Dual Voltage Garment Steamer: https://www.amazon.com/Conair-Travel-Voltage-Garment-Steamer/dp/B0062ACM7G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=bc07e8aa888e4a2a3a73e48f5ec02722&language=en_US
- Yellow Brick Rd RAW Cocoa Butter, 1 Lb: 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
- Honbay Plastic Artist Paint Tray Palette with 10-Well Thumb Hole (Pack of 3): https://www.amazon.com/Honbay-Plastic-Artist-Palette-10-well/dp/B01FWWLDJW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1485632970&sr=8-12&keywords=plastic+paint+pallet&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=5ed62bae0102f7cc30ddc86ea4e7a29c&language=en_US
- Roxy & Rich Edible Hybrid Petal Dust Master Kit, 24 Colors: https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Hybrid-Master-Colors-Global/dp/B078MN1RYT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Edible+Hybrid+Petal+Dust&qid=1566937407&s=arts-crafts&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=bb9451a8a6412e901eb2ac587aaea65a&language=en_US
- Artists' Cake Decorating Brush Set: https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Sugarworks-Complete-Decorating-chocolate/dp/B07GLDVY2W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=innovative+sugarworks+brush&qid=1566678964&s=home-garden&sr=1-2-catcorr&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=e1733eb7b25f23f745ae0e59bba4b4cc&language=en_US
- Wilton Clear Piping Gel, 10-Ounce: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Clear-Piping-Gel-10-Ounce/dp/B0000CFMU3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1438146309&sr=1-1&keywords=piping+gel&pebp=1438146312156&perid=0RMMVHASCZAB7R4BH8VV&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c46f57ccbdec130d3df7a2d22d7f636b&language=en_US
- Martha Stewart Crafts Punch, 1-Inch Circle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BTSEM4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=32ec5f91281afff95f356c9ce69c23a6&language=en_US
- EK Tools Circle Punch, 0.50-Inch: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0090JVDNA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a38fbd06c9da97a8a46466407cee4397&language=en_US
- Confectionery Arts Jewel Dust Food-Grade Powder Color, Burgundy, 4 Grams: https://www.amazon.com/Confectionery-Arts-Jewel-Food-Grade-Powder/dp/B07DP5L2VJ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=jewel+dust+red&qid=1540330664&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a1b256f51f8f99c068ca70d863aa1322&language=en_US
- Wilton 418-789 Carded Tip Cake Icer: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-418-789-Carded-Cake-Icer/dp/B00IE71WY4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2IC3C1JJNUW5T&keywords=wilton+icer+tip&qid=1567098884&s=gateway&sprefix=wilton+icer,aps,155&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a240a24ee405cee4ff6b9a8d1206ac4d&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
- Cakeheads Bench Scraper: contact [email protected] to inquire (see cakeheads.com contact page, prior to closure)
- Squeeze Bottles, Make'n Mold Microwavable, Plastic, 4 oz (2 Pack): https://www.amazon.com/Squeeze-Bottles-Maken-Microwavable-Plastic/dp/B074CNVPRP/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=making+mold+squeeze&qid=1569857012&s=home-garden&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=13801536efcc022f3a850000a091837d&language=en_US
- Wilton 402-234 No. 234 Multi-Opening Decorating Tip: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-402-234-Multi-Opening-Decorating-Multicolor/dp/B00DSPAW3Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1479761677&sr=8-2&keywords=234+icing+tip&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=78ad056a8167f80f0397917655ec39cb&language=en_US
- 12" Natural Bamboo Skewers: https://www.amazon.com/Appetiser-Cocktail-Chocolate-Fountain-Barbecue/dp/B07MY7W5LJ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=7IPPFCRXPCER&keywords=wooden+skewers&qid=1566929930&s=home-garden&sprefix=wooden+ske,garden,151&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=93586b4f1610f617f8374b5747ecd776&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
- Wilton Set of Holiday Candy Melts: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-2109-3823-Holiday-Candy-Set/dp/B075D6H7XR/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=candy+melts&qid=1540331189&sr=8-19&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=200d59505f5a69d3b17004994d6b802a&language=en_US
- Hemispherical Silicone Molds, 4-Pack: https://www.amazon.com/Semicircle-Silicone-Chocolate-Bakeware-Decoration/dp/B07JJHS98W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1548796519&sr=1-8&keywords=half+sphere+silicone+molds&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=54e67c242e2c3e8699f78e284e333e6f&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