I baked a 6″ round cake in a 3″ deep tin and baked a one half sphere using the Wilton Sports Ball Pan Set.
I used a 3/4″ threaded rod, cut to 12″ tall (Note: 5/8″ threaded rod and its coordinating hardware will work just as well!)
For the base I used 1/2 ” MDF cake board, cut to 12″ x 12″ (Note: drill hole for threaded rod 1 & 1/2″ off center to the right)
For the upper board I used 1/2 ” MDF board cut to 5″ round (Note: you could also use a pre-cut masonite board, 5″ round)

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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
- White Almond Sour Cream Cake (WASC)
- Modeling Chocolate
- Chocolate Ganache (and how to adjust the ratio for white chocolate ganache too!)

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
- 3/4" Threaded Rod, 10 TPI x 24 in.: https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-10-TPI-x-24-in-Zinc-Plated-Threaded-Rod-802197/204276653
- 1/2 in. 2 ft. x 2 ft. Medium Density Fiber Board: https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-2-ft-x-2-ft-Medium-Density-Fiber-Board-1508107/205881911
- 6" Round Masonite Cake Board: https://www.countrykitchensa.com/shop/assembly-display/6-round-masonite-cake-board/53/538/73/932/
- 18-8 SS Flat Washer, 3/4" Hole Size, 2" OD: https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Washer-B18-22-1-Nominal-Thickness/dp/B009OJ56D4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=3B4AE8OJIY2MW&keywords=3/4+flat+washer&qid=1571241309&refinements=p_n_feature_twenty_browse-bin:17420909011,p_85:2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=industrial&sprefix=3/4+in.+Flat+Washer,aps,194&sr=1-9&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=1fb3d6972e2a380e6aa2149e727b1e34&language=en_US
- 3/4-10 SAE Zinc Plated Coarse Thread Hex Nuts (6 pcs): https://www.amazon.com/Plated-Coarse-Thread-Finished-SNG427/dp/B07XMGBYQC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=hex+nut&qid=1571241780&refinements=p_n_feature_fourteen_browse-bin:11433990011&rnid=11433942011&s=industrial&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9a45325a596ed485a229397cdcf41585&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
- 8 Piece Red Flexi Smoother Set (including circle): https://www.facebook.com/shereenscakesandbakeslowerstondon/app/251458316228/
- Multicraft Imports Color Factory PA214 5 Piece Plastic Palette Knife Set: https://www.amazon.com/Multicraft-Imports-Factory-PA214-Plastic/dp/B007CC0O9G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=plastic+palette+knife&qid=1564088263&s=gateway&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=703acf9135e698acc87722173b09234e&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
- Tanisa Organic Rice Vermicelli Noodles, USDA Certified: https://www.amazon.com/Tanisa-Organic-Vermicelli-Noodles-white/dp/B07KXMGNTD/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1UHS314X25ZS2&keywords=vermicelli+noodles&qid=1562619182&s=gateway&sprefix=vermicelli+,aps,197&sr=8-10&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9fe373b401d5b674cc261410cb531ab1&language=en_US
- AmeriColor AmeriMist Airbrush Color, Super Black, 9 oz: https://www.amazon.com/AmeriColor-AmeriMist-Airbrush-Colour-Super/dp/B009V1COJO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=americolor+super+black&qid=1566868690&s=gateway&sr=8-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=f6495c18351864a30c3db21653c9f0b5&language=en_US
- Edible Hybrid Petal Dust, Dove Grey by Roxy & Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Hybrid-Petal-Dust-Dove/dp/B078MS9Z6V/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Roxy+&+Rich+Edible+Hybrid+grey&qid=1568992347&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=ce3565059632b6b4eeeeb245856b3477&language=en_US
- Pink Petal Dust, 4 gram container by Sunflower Sugar Art: https://www.amazon.com/Pink-Petal-Dust-gram-container/dp/B01AMDQDOQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=petal+pink+dust&qid=1558715719&s=gateway&sr=8-8&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=8c88f6e3056c80d6b7fc0fd21337107a&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
- Oasis Supply Magic FlexFrost Edible Image Fabric Icing Sheets, 20 Pack (White): https://www.amazon.com/Oasis-Supply-FlexFrost-Edible-Fabric/dp/B07BQYZTS3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=FlexFrost&qid=1570564375&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-1-catcorr&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=df992c66b5f6b393d1ce29cfd434270e&language=en_US
- Sweet Sticks Edible Art Decorative Cake Paint 0.5 Oz, 8 Color Set: https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Sticks-Edible-Decorative-Milliliters/dp/B07RK4BQ29/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=edible+art+paint+pastel+pink&qid=1569446425&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a4144ea1f959a7229a365ff67decfdbc&language=en_US
- 18 Gauge Floral Wire: https://www.amazon.com/18-Gauge-Oasis%C2%AE-Floral-Wire/dp/B00JG43WRE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6193b7d816aa030e9170201c9b864a6c&language=en_US
- Safety Seal Food Barrier: https://www.amazon.com/Doric-Cakecraft-Safety-Seal-Barrier/dp/B01MYYC74C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1485641793&sr=1-1&keywords=safety+seal&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9f8ebb4c2a6fc499477581e636112f19&language=en_US
- Xuron 450S Tweezer Nose Pliers, Serrated: https://www.amazon.com/450S-Ultra-Precise-Tweezer-Nose-Pliers-Serrated/dp/B000FOJLEM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2PE73XMXBI3U4&keywords=small+needle+nose+pliers&qid=1570561484&sprefix=small+needle+no,garden,149&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=2725abad56a8513b91deb38016b93127&language=en_US
- Edible Hybrid Luster Dust, Old Gold, 2.5 Grams by Roxy & Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Hybrid-Luster-Dust-Grams/dp/B07575WFJK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=roxy+rich+old+gold&qid=1558716573&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=646ed65de97805802dea396b5bf8bfcc&language=en_US
- Confectionery Arts International White Jewel Dust: https://www.amazon.com/White-Jewel-Luster-Edible-Glitter/dp/B076JKLDFP/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=jewel+dust&qid=1540330605&sr=8-2&ref=sr_1_2&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=193d035c39c4c718b8da64302af4789c&language=en_US
- Gold Jewel Dust, Food Grade Luster Dust, 4 Grams: https://www.amazon.com/Jewel-GRADE-Luster-Edible-Glitter/dp/B076HY5JP6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=jewel+dust&qid=1558716631&s=gateway&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=80dc54aff8e10fcef4e682f71455718d&language=en_US
- Wilton Orchid Supplies, Pink Pearl Dust: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Orchid-Supplies-Pink-Pearl/dp/B000PWKL52/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=pink+wilton+shimmer+dust&qid=1558716858&s=gateway&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=fcfa06538a81b1dd342bb2acbd37f175&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?&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a302eaa78023736911615254cc488a19&language=en_US
- CK Products White Sanding Sugar, 16 Oz (2 Pack): https://www.amazon.com/Ck-Products-White-Sanding-Sugar/dp/B06W578M97/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=PHVQ66Z6GBRI&keywords=sanding+sugar&qid=1558716989&s=gateway&sprefix=sanding+sugar,arts-crafts,156&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=d89331c999a2ce5a460ce8481743cc2e&language=en_US
- Unicorn Sprinkle Mix, Pastel Pink Purple and Blue Gold: https://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Sprinkle-Pastel-Purple-Sprinkles/dp/B07MRN4GCJ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=ce7c22c326d0bee8d9d6fef0a233984c&language=en_US