The Cake Decorating Series Of SUGARCRAFT Modeling With Fondant Icing 101
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Dedication This book is dedicated to the memory of our unforgettable sweet puppy Nora, who loved to play with my slippers and to dig out the Black Eyed Susan from my garden. And of course to my supportive husband Ivo and our handsome boys Khristian and Victor the reason to have our beautiful puppy in the first place.
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Techniques used in this book IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL LEARN How to work with fondant icing How to convert the fondant icing to modeling paste How to tint the fondant icing Basic modeling techniques Rolling the basic shapes Measuring the fondant How to use internal support How to attach pieces of fondant How to create 5 different bases for your projects How to create and assemble 5 fun cake toppers The projects are in this order for a reason. If this is your first attempt in modeling, please start with project 1.
Projects
Introduction to Fondant All the little figurines in this book are created with converted Fondant icing also known as sugar paste. Fondant icing is a type of icing that has a dough- like consistency. The primary purpose of fondant is to cover cakes and boards and also for cutouts to decorate cakes and cupcakes. There are different suppliers out there, but all the fondant is very soft and pliable, not strong enough to be used for modeling. To be able to use the fondant for modeling, it needs to be converted into a modeling paste by adding CMC (Tylose) or Gum Tragacanth to it (natural thickening agent). The quantity required will vary, according to the humidity and the temperature of the room. Start with roughly one tsp. (5ml) of CMC to 250g of fondant, knead well, and wrap it nicely in plastic wrap. Let it sit for about 20 minutes to firm up. If the fondant is too dry or still too soft; adjust the amount of CMC. Another way to convert fondant into a modeling paste is to mix it with Gum Paste (Flower Paste) 50 percent fondant and 50 percent Gum Paste. When exposed to the air the fondant will dry; it should be covered in plastic wrap at all times. If you find that the fondant is a bit dry, when you working with it; use a small amount of vegetable shortening on your hands and knead it into it, to make it soft and pliable again. Keep the working area clean as it does pick up dirt and lint quickly. Always have a small container with vegetable shortening and a dusting pouch to use if the fondant gets sticky. Always dust the working area with the dusting pouch before rolling out the fondant to prevent it from sticking to the surface. Allow your creations to dry over night, the bigger the figurine the longer will take to dry. When first open the package of fondant it will be a little bit hard; knead in a small amount of vegetable shortening to make it pliable. To store your fondant coat with a thin film of vegetable shortening; cover in plastic wrap and keep it in a small zipped plastic bag. You can make your own Fondant
Tinting the Fondant The best way to color the fondant is to use gel colors, as they won t make a difference in the consistency. To incorporate the color the fastest way is to stretch the fondant, twist and fold There is a pre- colored fondant, which is very helpful for rich colors like black, red, blue. To protect your hands from the colors use gloves or vegetable shortening. If the sugar paste gets a little bit sticky, use a small amount of vegetable shortening on your hands.
Tools and Materials Colored Fondant needed to complete all the projects: White - bone, slipper and rocks Light brown 5 puppies Green garden base, grass, leaves, base of the flower and a ball Blue base, a collar, the bowl and the small paws on the rug Yellow - base, flower, slipper, collar and a bowl Red - base, collar and tongues Light Blue base Black - eyes, nose, center of the flower and rocks Dark brown stick and food
Required Tools Modeling Paste (to every 250 g Fondant add 1tsp CMC) Gel colors: Green, Red, Blue, Black, Yellow, and Brown Cutting Mat to work on, and for measuring the modeling paste 9- inch Rolling Pin Small brush Stick Tool Small container with water to attach the parts together Double sided Ball tool Double sided knife and needle tool Double sided quilting tool Toothpicks or piece of dry spaghetti to support the head Small container with shortening Dusting Cup (mix of 50 percent powder sugar and 50 percent cornstarch) Plastic wrap and small plastic bags to keep the fondant covered Gloves for coloring the fondant Big round/scalloped cookie cutter Ruler Food writers Recourse: Tools & Materials used to complete the projects.
Basic Shapes There are five basic shapes and three additional small shapes required for modeling all the characters and the accessories in this book. The fondant measurements are taken using a cutting mat in inches. Always start with rolling a smooth ball of fondant.
Measuring Chart Follow these measurements to complete all the puppies in this book. If pre- measuring all the parts, keep them in a small plastic bag or covered with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying.
Workshop 1 - Base Dust the board with the dusting pouch and set aside. For the base take the desired color of sugar paste, roll it out with the rolling pin using the purple rings (Image 3). Cut a circle with the cookie cutter. Remove and cover the excess with a plastic wrap or put it in a small plastic bag to prevent from drying. Decorate as desired and place it on the pre- dusted board to dry while you are working on the project (Image 5). If the cutter is not available use a ruler and the straightedge wheel of the quilting tool and cut a square shape rug.
Workshop 1 - Base part 2 BASE FOR PROJECT 1 Gently roll the Embosser wheel on the quilting tool over your rug to create diagonal lines (use the ruler to keep them straight). Turn the rug and roll the wheel in the opposite direction to create quilted pattern or diamond shapes (Image 1). With the straightedge wheel make small cuts all the way around the rug (Image 2). Using the small ball tool, make little movements on few places at the edge of the rug for a 3D look (Image 3). BASE FOR PROJECT 2 To make the little paws cut 8 small dots with the piping tip 12 and 32 even smaller dots with piping tip 7 (image 1). Attach them to the rug with a damp brush, to create the paws. If it s hard to pick them up use a corsage pin (image 2). If the piping tips are not available just roll 8 small balls and 32 even smaller balls; press them gently with your finger to flatten.
Workshop 1 - Base - part 3 BASE FOR PROJECT 3 Using the small ball tool, make little movements on few places at the edge of the rug for a 3D look. BASE FOR PROJECT 4 To make the fringe use the needle tool and make small cuts all the way around the rug.
Workshop 1 - Base - part 4 BASE FOR PROJECT 5 For the base of the flower, roll a small ball of green sugar paste and flatten (image 1). Roll 15 small yellow and 2 green balls and shape them to teardrops for petals and leaves. Paint the small green base with a little bit of water and arrange the 7 yellow petals and the 2 green leaves to form the flower (Image 2, 3). To finish it up, attach a small black ball in the center of the flower and leave to dry. To create the grass, roll different size teardrops from the green sugar paste. Attach them to the base with a dab of water in a cluster starting with the longest in the center and the smaller pieces at the end (image 4, 5). Make a little space for the flower in the center of the grass (image 5). For the rocks take a black sugar paste and a little bit more of the white sugar paste. Mix them together but don t over mix, leave it marble. Roll different sizes balls and pinch them gently to shape small rocks (image 6, 7). Move them to the pre- dusted board and let them dry overnight.
Workshop 2 Head STEP 1 THE HEAD Roll the ball for the head into a pear shape (image 1, 2). With the knife tool cut a little opening for the mouth (image 3). Make a line from the mouth up in the center front of the muzzle. Mark the whisker holes with the needle tool (image 4). Make space for the tongue by slightly turning the tool (image 5).
Workshop 2 - Head - Part 2 STEP 2 THE TONGUE For the tongue, roll a small teardrop shape from the red sugar paste (image 1). Press with your finger to flatten (image 2). Mark a line in the center of the tongue with the knife tool (image 3). Apply a little bit of water inside the mouth to attach the tongue (image 4). Pick it up with the needle tool and push it into the mouth.
Workshop 2 - Head - Part 3 STEP 3 THE EYES AND THE NOSE Using the back of a small brush or stick tool mark the eyes (image1). To shape the nose hold the little ball of black sugar paste with your finger. Press with the needle tool to make two indents for the nostrils (image 2). Apply a little bit of water to attach the eyes and the nose (image 3 and 4).
Workshop 2 - Head - Part 4 STEP 4 THE EARS To form the ears roll two small teardrop shapes and flatten them by gently pressing with your finger (image 1). Add a dab of water to the pointed end to attach them to the head (image 2). Place them down (image 3). Tilted to the back (image 4). They may be straight up (image 5, 9). Or gently bend them down (image 6, 7, 8, 10).
Workshop 3 Legs THE LEGS To shape the legs roll the ball to a tapered sausage shape. Hold it with your finger and gently push the back of the thicker part to form the paw (image 1, 2). The back legs are slightly bigger than the front legs (image 3). To shape the back legs pinch the top half of the legs to flatten (image 4 and 5). Mark the toes with the knife tool (image 6).
Workshop 4 Tail THE TAIL For the tail make a little indent with the back of small brush or a stick tool (image 1). Apply water with the brush (image 2). Roll a ball of the same color as the body into a small rope to form the tail (image 3) and attach to the body.
Project 1 Home Alone
Tools and Materials for Project 1 Set up your working area with all the tools. 1. Cutting mat 2. Cake board 3. Small brush 4. Small cup with water 5. Toothpick or piece of dry spaghetti to support the head 6. Light brown sugar paste for the puppy (check the Measuring Chart) 7. Blue sugar paste for the collar and the base 8. White and Yellow sugar paste for the slipper 9. Red sugar paste for the tongue 10. Black sugar paste for the eyes and the nose 11. Round cookie cutter 12. The 9- inch rolling pin 13. Double sided Ball tool 14. Double sided knife and needle tool 15. Double sided quilting tool 16. The dusting pouch 17. Vegetable shortening 18. Ruler 19. Plastic wrap or a small plastic bag
Project 1 Base and Body STEP 1 THE BASE Follow the steps in Workshop 1 to complete the base for Project 1 When done, set it aside on the dusted board to dry. STEP 2 THE BODY To shape the body roll the ball to an oval shape. Stand it up and flatten the bottom. Insert a wet toothpick slightly longer than the body in the center, to secure the head. Put the body on the dusted board, beside the base to dry while you are working on the head.
Project 1 The Head STEP 3 THE HEAD To complete the head, eyes, and the nose, follow step 1, 2 and 3 in Workshop 2 STEP 4 ATTACH THE HEAD TO THE BODY To shape the collar roll a small ball of blue sugar paste and gently press the top with your finger to flatten (image 2). Apply a little bit of water around the toothpick on top of the body and attach the collar. Paint the collar with water and attach the head.
Project 1 The Legs STEP 5 THE LEGS Follow the steps in Workshop 3 to shape the legs. STEP 6 ASSEMBLY To attach the front legs apply a small amount of water on the body and gently press the legs (image 1, 2). Apply a little bit of water to the flat part of the back legs and attach them to the side of the body (image 3). For the tail make a little indent (image 4). Roll a small ball into a rope (image 5). Apply water with the brush (image 6) and attach the tail.
Project 1 Ears STEP 7 THE EARS To form the ears roll two small teardrop shapes flatten them by gently pressing with your finger (image 1). Apply a small amount of water with the brush, at the pointed end to attach them to the head (image 2). Place them straight up (image 3). Gently bend them down (image 4).
Project 1 - Slipper STEP 8 THE SLIPPER From a small ball of yellow sugar paste roll a sausage shape (image 2). With your finger gently press it halfway, to flatten and shape the slipper (image 2). Roll a rope from the white sugar paste (image 4). Attach it to the slipper with the damp brush and cut the excess (image 5). To create the soft look of a slipper, use the needle tool and gently scratch the white part. Pull off small pieces from the back of the slipper, to make it look like it s ripped from your cute little puppy (image 7). Take some of the pieces and attach them with water to the puppy s mouth, the paws and a little bit on the head (image 8). FINISHING TOUCHES Take your cute little puppy and place it on the rug along with the poor little slipper and the rest of the ripped pieces.
Project 1 Home Alone
Project 2 Let s Play
Tools and Materials for Project 2 Set up your working area with all the tools. 1. Cutting mat 2. Cake board 3. Dusting Pouch 4. Small brush 5. Small cup with water 6. Toothpick 7. Light brown sugar paste for the puppy (check the Measuring Chart) 8. Red sugar paste for the collar and the tongue 9. Blue sugar paste for the little paws on the base 10 Yellow sugar paste for the base 11. Dark brown sugar paste for the stick 12. Black sugar paste for the eyes and the nose 13. Round cookie cutter 14. The 9- inch rolling pin 15. Double sided knife and needle tool 16. Piping tip 7 and 12 to cut the dots for the little blue paws for the rug 17. Vegetable shortening 18. Plastic wrap or a small plastic bag
Project 2 Base, Head, Tail, Assembly STEP 1 THE BASE Follow the steps in Workshop 1 to complete the base for Project 2 When done, set it aside on the dusted board to dry. STEP 2 THE HEAD Follow the steps in Workshop 2 to complete the head. STEP 3 THE LEGS For the legs follow the steps in Workshop 3.
Project 2 Body, Assembly, Finishing Touches STEP 4 THE BODY AND ASSEMBLY To make the body, take the ball of sugar paste in the palms of your hands and roll it into a pear shape (image 1). Gently flatten the narrow end of the shape by pressing with your finger. Move the body to the pre- dusted cake board and attach the legs with a little bit of water (image 2, 3). To make the collar, roll a small ball of the red sugar paste and press it down gently with your finger to flatten. Attach it to the body with water (image 4). Paint the collar with water and attach the head. For the tail follow the steps in Workshop 4. Put a toothpick under the right paw to shape it and dry it off the board. When the paw is dry, replace the toothpick with the stick. FINISHING TOUCHES From the dark brown sugar paste roll two small different size ropes. Attach them with a little bit of water. Make some marks with the needle tool to make it look like a stick.
Project 2 Let s Play
Project 3 Just Chilling
Tools and Materials for Project 3 Set up your working area with all the tools. 1. Cutting mat 2. Cake board 3. Dusting Pouch 4. Small brush 5. Small cup with water 6. Light brown sugar paste for the puppy (check the Measuring Chart) 7. Red sugar paste for the tongue 8. Yellow and dark blue sugar paste for the bowl 9. Light blue sugar paste for the base 10. White sugar paste for the bone 11. Black sugar paste for the eyes and the nose 12. Dark brown sugar paste for the food 13. Round cookie cutter 14. The 9- inch rolling pin 15. Double sided knife and needle tool 16. Ball tool 17. Vegetable shortening 18. Food writer to write the name of your puppy 19. Plastic wrap or a small plastic bag
Project 3 Base, Bone, Head and Legs STEP 1 THE BASE Follow the steps in Workshop 1 to complete the base for Project 3 When done, set it aside on the dusted board to dry. STEP 2 THE BONE To make the bone, roll the ball of white sugar paste to a small sausage shape. Pinch the center of the sausage and roll it between your fingers to make it a little bit thinner. Gently push on both sides with the needle tool to shape the bone. STEP 3 THE HEAD Follow the steps in Workshop 2 to complete the head. With the back of the brush open the mouth a little bit to make space for the bone. STEP 4 THE LEGS For the legs follow the steps in Workshop 3.
Project 3 Body STEP 5 THE BODY To make the body, take the ball of sugar paste in the palms of your hands and roll it into a pear shape (image 1). Apply a little bit of water on the flat part of the right front and the right back legs (image 2). Place the body on top of them (image 3). Gently flatten the narrow end of the body to make space for the head (image 4).
Project 3 Assembly STEP 6 ASSEMBLY To attach the head apply water to the body (image 1). Place the bone on the front leg and gently push it into the mouth so it looks like your puppy is chewing on it. Use a little bit of water to glue the bone to the front leg. Attach the left front and the left back legs on top of the body and make sure to secure the front leg to the bone with a dab of water (image 4). Mark the placement for the tail. Roll a small teardrop shape of light brown sugar paste for the tail and attach with water (image 6).
Project 3 The Bowl STEP 7 THE BOWL Take the ball of yellow sugar paste in the palm of your hand. Push the small ball tool inside the sugar paste. With a small circular movements form a little cup (image 3). Roll two small blue balls (image 2) one for the base and one for the trim of the bowl. Flatten one of them with your finger; make sure is a little bit bigger than the base of the bowl. Add a dab of water and put the bowl in the center (image 5). Roll the second ball of blue sugar paste to a rope and attach it to the top of the bowl with water. Overlap the edges. Cut it with the knife tool and remove the excess (image7). Roll tiny balls from the dark brown sugar paste for food (image 9). Once the bowl is dry, you can write the name of your puppy with the food writers. When all the parts are dry, arrange your puppy and the bowl on the rug.
Project 3 Just Chilling
Project 4 Just Rolling
Tools and Materials for Project 4 Set up your working area with all the tools. 1. Cutting mat 2. Cake board 3. Dusting Pouch 4. Small brush 5. Small cup with water 6. Light brown sugar paste for the puppy (check the Measuring Chart) 7. Red sugar paste for the tongue and the rug 8. Green sugar paste for the ball 9. Black sugar paste for the eyes and the nose 10. Round cookie cutter 11. The 9- inch rolling pin 12. Double sided knife and needle tool 13. Vegetable shortening 14. Plastic wrap or a small plastic bag
Project 4 Base and Body STEP 1 THE BASE Follow the steps in Workshop 1 to complete the base for Project 4 When done, set it aside on the dusted board to dry. STEP 2 THE BODY For the body, roll a pear shape (image 1). Flatten the narrow end of the shape by pressing with your finger (image 2). Hold the flat part with your finger and push from the back of the body to lift it up a little bit (image 4, 5). Gently pinch it to shape the body (image 6). Let it dry while you are working on the rest of the project.
Project 4 Head and Legs STEP 3 THE HEAD Follow the steps in Workshop 2 to complete the head. STEP 4 THE LEGS For the legs follow the steps in Workshop 3.
Project 4 Assembly STEP 5 ASSEMBLY Assemble the body on the cake board, so you can leave it there to dry without touching it. Attach the back legs with a dab of water. To make sure that they are not moving, hold them in place for few seconds (image 2). Attach the right front leg on the side and the left front leg under the body. Next, attach the head. Let the right front leg rest a little bit on the head (image 4). Leave it to dry overnight before touching. Roll the green sugar paste to a ball. Once your puppy is dry, gently place it on the rug with the ball.
Project 4 Just Rolling
Project 5 The Black Eyed Susan!
Tools and Materials for Project 5 Set up your working area with all the tools. 1. Cutting mat 2. Cake board 3. Dusting Pouch 4. Small brush 5. Small cup with water 6. Light brown sugar paste for the puppy (check the Measuring Chart) 7. Red sugar paste for the tongue 8. Green sugar paste for the base, the leaves and the grass 9. Black sugar paste for the eyes, the nose, the flower 10. Yellow sugar paste for the flower and the collar 11. Black and white sugar paste for the rocks 12. Round cookie cutter 13. The 9- inch rolling pin 14. Double sided knife and needle tool 15. Toothpick or piece of dry spaghetti to support the head 16. Vegetable shortening 17. Plastic wrap or a small plastic bag
Project 5 Base, Body and Legs STEP 1 THE BASE Follow the steps in Workshop 1 - to complete the base for Project 5 When done, set it aside on the dusted board to dry. STEP 2 THE BODY To make the body, roll a pear shape (image1). Gently tilt it forward (image 2). Insert a damp toothpick in the center (image 3). Set aside to dry while you working on the rest of the project. STEP 3 THE LEGS For the legs follow the steps in Workshop 3. Bend the right front leg in the middle and let it dry. STEP 4 THE HEAD Follow the steps in Workshop 2 - to complete the head.
Project 5 Assembly STEP 5 ASSEMBLY Assemble the puppy on the board so it can dry there overnight without moving. Attach the back legs with a dab of water (image 1). Paint the tummy of the puppy with a little bit of water and attach the left front leg. Find something to support the right front leg, and to help it dry in this position; a piping tip can do the job. Attach the right leg and let it rest on the piping tip until dry (image 2, 5). From a small ball of yellow sugar paste shape the collar by gently pressing with your finger to flatten (image 3). Paint the top of the body with water and attach the collar. Glue the head to the collar with water (image 4). For the eyebrows roll two tiny ropes with pointed edges bend them and attach them just above the eyes with the damp brush (image 6).
Project 5 Tail and Finishing Touches STEP 6 THE TAIL To complete the tail, follow the steps in Workshop 4. FINISHING TOUCHES When the puppy is dry, gently pick it up and place it in the little garden (the base). Attach all the flower petals and the rocks to the base with the damp brush. Finish it up with attaching the flower to the grass area with a dab of water.
Project 5
The Puppies
About the author Emi Koul has lived in Canada since 1992 with her husband and their two boys. Growing up in Bulgaria, she enjoyed incredible desserts and very moist light cakes. When she came to Canada, she decided to bring that part of her life with her. Emi s cake decorating journey began in 1991 in a delightful little bakery in Neuburg Germany. She is a certified cake- decorating instructor since 2010, and since, has taught hundreds of students how to decorate birthday cakes, wedding cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. 1st place winner of Cake Central Magazine Wedding Cake Contest Flowers, Flowers, Cake Flowers. CEO of BeyondFabulousCakeCreations.com
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