SUMMER SPLASH TIME

SUMMER SPLASH TIME

Aug 17, 2020 | Modelling

Author: Domy DobekĀ 

FB: SweetRevolutionsByDomy

Skill level: BEGINNERS

You will need:

  • Skin tone modelling paste
  • White modelling paste
  • Brown modelling paste
  • Orange modelling paste
  • Blue cover paste – Pasta Top
  • Green modelling paste
  • Brown colour gel
  • Extra white colour gel
  • Green colour gel
  • Pink colour powder
  • Blue colour powder
  • Dresden tool
  • Craft knife
  • Knife
  • Ball tools (different sizes)
  • BrushesĀ (different sizes)
  • 6inch cake board
  • Cocktail stick

Step 1

Roll a largeĀ  thick cylinder out of orange modelling paste (110gr)

Step 2

Glue 2 endsĀ  of the cylinder together to create floating ring

Step 3

Cover the cake board with 300g of blue covering paste and with a large ball tool create a circle in the middle the same diameter as the floating ring you just made.

Step 4

With your finger create semi circles (waves) around the main centre circle

Step 5

Place the floating ring in the middle of the board and roll some small, medium and large balls out of white modelling paste

Step 6

Press 3 sizes of ball tools into the ring (all the way around)

Step 7

With the help of a bit of water attach the balls into the indents

Step 8

Mix some brown and skin tone until you achieve the desired darker shade for the body

Step 9

Make a cone shape out of the darker skin tone paste for the body (45gr)

Step 10

Roll with your finger on the top of the cone to create a neck

Step 11

Press with 2 fingers on the side of the body to get the shoulders

Step 12

Pinch gently with your fingers the sides of the shoulders to give the shoulder sockets

Step 13

Make a ball shape out of the darker skin tone paste (50gr)

Step 14

Start to roll your finger gently in the middle of the ball to create a little dent between the nose and the forehead

Step 15

Indent the eye area with your fingers

Step 16

With any round tool rock gently side to side to start to create the nose

Step 17

Use the Dresden tool to shape the nose and cheeks

Step 18

Make a line with the sharp side of a Dresden tool to make the mouth

Step 19

Define the edges of the lips using the Dresden tool

Step 20

With the help of a Dresden tool make the dimples

Step 21

With the knife cut the excess of the paste from the bottom and the sides of the face

Step 22

Smooth the edges of the face with your fingers

Step 23

Using your Dresden tool shape the bottom and top lips. Create the eye sockets with the Dresden tool

Step 24

Prepare 2 identical teardrops out of white modelling paste and push them gently into the sockets

Step 25

Roll 2 same sized balls of the green modelling paste and 2 tiny ones out of black modelling paste

Step 26

Attach green balls on the eyes andĀ  black balls in the centre of the green

Step 27

Roll 2 thin cones out of black paste for the lashes and attach them on the top of the eyes.

Step 28

Outline the iris with a darker green shade of colour gel using a very fine brush

 

Step 29

Create 2 tiny triangles and add them into the eyes

Step 30

Roll 2 small cones of the black modelling paste to make eyebrows and fix in the required position

Step 31

Dust the lips with a pink colour powder with small brush

Step 32

Dust the cheeks with a pink colour powder using a large brush

Step 33

Add a fine eyelid crease to each eye using brown gel colour

Step 34

Attach a darker skin tone ball at the back of the head

Step 35

Roll a small rectangle out of yellow modelling paste to make a swimming costume. Use your Dresden tool to form a small dent in the base of the throat.

Step 36

Attach a rectangle all around the body

 

Step 37

Roll out two small cones from darker skin tone modelling paste (3.5g each). Cut them diagonally to form the basic shape of the arms

Step 38

Flatten the hand with your finger

 

Step 39

Cut a small triangle to form the thumb

Step 40

Bend the arms in the middle

 

Step 41

Place the body on the middle of the floating ring and insert a cocktail stick then place the head on top. Attach the arms

Step 42

For the straps roll 2 thin strips out of yellow paste and stick them on the swimming costume over the shoulders

 

Step 43

To make the hair on the head roll a circle out of black paste (6.5cm – 17g)

Step 44

Attach the circle at the back of the head

 

Step 45

Roll some small, medium and larger cones out of black paste and flat them to create the hair. Also make 2 small cones and 2 yellow balls (for elastic bands) for ponytails

Step 46

Attach all cones on the top of the head and ponytails on the sides. Make 2 small teardrops out of darker skin tone for the ears and attach them on the sides of the head

 

Step 47

Add some shades to the water with a dark blue colour powder using a large brush

Step 48

With white colour gel paint some fine lines on the water

 

Step 49

Your cake topper is ready

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MERINGUES WITH RASPBERRY AND STRAWBERRY MIX

MERINGUES WITH RASPBERRY AND STRAWBERRY MIX

Jul 2, 2020 | Desserts

Author:Ā Justyna Kowal

FB:Ā Nie Bede Tego Jesc

Skill level: BEGINNERSĀ 

You will need:

To prepare the fruit mix you will need:

  • 200g raspberries (can be frozen)
  • 50g freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp pectin
  • 1 tsp Saracino Supreme natural raspberry food flavouringĀ 

To prepare the meringues you will need as follows:

  • 6 egg whites (approximately 240g)
  • 300g caster sugar
  • 120g icing sugar

Step 1

Before you start bring all the ingredients to room temperature.

Step 2

Transfer the raspberries to a heavy bottomed saucepan, slowly bring to a boil.

Step 3

Mix sugar and pectin thoroughly. Add carefully to the boiling fruit and mix.

Step 4

Grind the freeze-dried strawberries into a powder texture.

Step 5

Slowly add the ground strawberry powder to the boiling mix and stir carefully.Ā 

Step 6

Add a teaspoon of raspberry flavour Saracino Supreme food flavouring. Stir and cook for a short while.

Step 7

Let the fruit mix cool down until it thickens. Meanwhile heat the oven to 100-120 degrees Celsius (fan oven). Ā Line your baking tray with greaseproof paper.Ā 

Step 8

Place 6 egg whites into a mixing bowl. Beat to stiff consistency then slowly add your caster sugar until it is fully incorporated. Take care not to over beat your egg whites.Ā 

Step 9

Add icing sugar to the mix and combine.

Step 10

Now get everything ready for the next stage. You will need your cooled jam mix, your meringue mix and a hand whisk. This next stage you have to be as quick as you can. Don’t leave these standing for any period of time.

Step 11

Gently mix the jam into the meringue. Take care not to over mix. It does not have to be fully blended.Ā 

Step 12

Place the combined mixture into a piping bag with a star nozzle.Ā 

Step 13

Pipe your meringue nests onto the baking paper (do not pipe them too close to each other). Bake in the oven for 90 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before decorating.Ā 

Step 14

Add your favourite cream and fresh fruit on top. They also taste great without any additions!

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BABY CUPID TUTORIAL

BABY CUPID TUTORIAL

May 29, 2020 | Modelling

Author:Ā Mary Presicci

FB:Ā Mary Presicci Sugar Art

Skill level: BEGINNERSĀ 

You will need:

  • Light blue Pasta Model (140g)
  • Skin tone Pasta Model (85g)
  • Green Pasta Model (120g)
  • Red Pasta Model (90g)
  • Blue Pasta Model (5g)
  • White Pasta Model (5g)
  • Flower wire
  • Saracino skin powder colour
  • Scalpel
  • Modelling tools
  • Brushes in various sizes
  • Wooden skewers
  • Wire cutter
  • Saracino edible glue

Step 1

These are all the tools you will need to create this playful cupid

Step 2

Use your light blue paste to create a ‘pillow’ shape with rounded edges.

Step 3

Using your fingers press each side to flatten the ends like shown

Step 4

Using your sharp knife cut each end in half.

Step 5

Now use your fingers to model the shape of the character you want. Remember to smooth all the sharp edges to create the legs and arms.

Step 6

Using a dummy as a base model the Cupid’s arm and leg into shape.

Step 7

Use your Dresden tool to mark out the shape of the nappy / pants.

Step 8

Use your ball tool to create dents in the wrists. Now use the Dresden tool to form detail and creases to the tummy, arms and legs.

Step 9

Using 80g of your skin tone paste roll an oval shape with your hands to create the head.

Step 10

Roll your finger across the centre to create the top of the head and the nose / mouth area.

Step 11

Using your fingers gently pinch the paste to create a nose.

Step 12

Use your small ball tool to create a dent either side of the mouth by pressing gently.

Step 13

Use your fingers to roll out a neck by rolling carefully. Then use your Dresden tool to mark the mouth.

Step 14

Use your Dresden tool to mark the left eye giving a cheeky wink! Mark a couple of lines to add character.

Step 15

Using the other end of your Dresden tool model the right eye.

Step 16

Use the blunt end of your Dresden tool to create the round eye pressing in at the sides.

Step 17

Use your scalpel to remove some of the paste from the eye.

 

Step 18

Roll a small ball of white modelling paste and insert into the eye socket.

Step 19

Using skin tone paste roll two small balls to create the ears and attach them to the head by pressing using a ball tool

Step 20

Use some black model paste to create the pupil, the eyebrow and some locks of hair

Step 21

Roll two small balls of skin tone paste for your hands.Ā 

Step 22

Flatten each ball slightly. Use your knife to cut the thumbs. Round off and blend using your fingers and Dresden tool.Ā 

Step 23

Roll your green modelling paste thinly. Cut out four 4cm x 4cm squares.Ā 

Step 24

Roll out your blue paste thinly. Using letter cutters create the letters L O V E.

Step 25

Form a 4cm x 4cm cube from your green paste. With the squares you previously prepared press in the L O V E letter’s.Ā 

Step 26

For the heart shape roll a small ball using red modelling paste.

Step 27

Use your fingers to roll it into a teardrop shape.

Step 28

Finish the heart using your Dresden tool.Ā 

 

Step 29

Repeat this in different sizes to suit the amount of hearts you need for your piece.

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Step 30

Using a little water fix the L O V to the side of your cake. Then position the E on the cube on your board so it reads L O V E.Ā 

 

Step 31

Fix the cupid to the top of the cake. Use a little glue if required. You can start fixing the hearts where you would like them as well.Ā 

Step 32

Fix the hands using a little water. Now insert a wooden skewer / cocktail stick into the neck ready for the head.

Step 33

Press the head onto the body at a cute angle. Use your Dresden tool to mark the lines on your cake.Ā 

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Step 34

Now for the wings of our cupid. Roll out some of your white paste.

 

Step 35

Use your heart shaped cutter to cut out the two wings. You can choose the size you need!

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Step 36

Cut two short lengths of your florist wire. Insert them into each heart wing.Ā 

 

Step 37

Insert the wings into Cupid’s back in the required position.Ā 

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Step 38

Make a small heart with a length of florist wire. Place into the left hand as shown. Now fix your love hearts wherever you like on the cake to give the look you would like.Ā 

 

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BING BUNNY TUTORIAL

BING BUNNY TUTORIAL

May 15, 2020 | Modelling

Author: Domy DobekĀ 

FB: SweetRevolutionsByDomy

Skill level: BEGINNERS

You will need:

  • Black,Orange,Green,White,Yellow, Skin Tone Modelling Paste
  • Kitchen Knife
  • Plastic Craft Knife
  • 16 Gauge Florist Wire
  • Large Ball Tool
  • Small Ball Tool
  • Small Circle Cutters
  • Scalpel or Metal Craft Knife
  • Dusting Brush
  • Brush For Water
  • Baby Wipes

Step 1

Roll a sausage shape out of the orange modelling paste and with your fingers shape the end to form a neck

Step 2

For the legs cut the bottom end centrally with a sharp knife as shown

Step 3

Your body should look like this. Now smooth the sharp cut edges with your fingers to model the shorts

Step 4

For the cheque pattern use your plastic knife and press long vertical lines

Step 5

Now using the same tool make similar lines in the opposite direction

Step 6

Cut two small lengths of your 16g flower wire. Insert one into each leg.

Step 7

For the feet roll 2 small balls of black modelling paste.

Step 8

Using finger pressure form them to feet shape

Step 9

Attach them with some water to the bottom part of the legs

Step 10

Roll 2 cylinder shapes from your green modelling paste

Step 11

Squeeze them gently on both sides with your fingers

Step 12

Attach the arms onto the shoulders. Use a little water as a glue if required.

Step 13

Create some creases on the sleeves with a plastic knife

Step 14

For the head make a large ball out of black modelling paste

Step 15

Using your fingers roll one end narrower to shape the ball into a teardrop.

Step 16

With your large ball tool press the two eye sockets.

Step 17

Roll out two small balls of your white paste. Place a ball into each eye socket and press down with your ball tool to create a circular white area of the eye.

Step 18

Roll out thinly some of your green and black paste. Use small and medium circle cutters to cut out the circles needed for the iris and the pupil. Using a small amount of water fix the circles to create the eyes.

Step 19

Using your scalpel make 2 cuts on the top of the head to create hair.

Step 20

For the mouth attach a small round heart shape using the skin tone modelling paste

Step 21

Make one small vertical line on the top of the heart shape and one curved in the centre to form a smile

Step 22

Roll a small amount of the black paste very thinly. Place into the lines you have made.

Step 23

Use a sharp modelling tool to blend the black to form the mouth. Add 2 tiny white dots to each eye

Step 24

For the ears roll two small balls of black paste. Roll each end of them both gently with your fingers into a pointed shape.

Step 25

Use finger pressure to flatten them.

Step 26

Cut a small piece off the end of each ear to form a flat end. Now to create the detail on the ears. Using your white paste roll two long and two small threads and attach them on the ears in the pattern shown. Finger pressure should make them stick to the ear but if required use a tiny amount of water.

Step 27

Now for the hands roll two small balls from your black paste. Use finger pressure and roll them into teardrop shape.

Step 28

Flatten them with your finger and cut out a small triangle on the side for each thumb.  

Step 29

Using your modelling tool form fingers into the end of each hand.

Step 30

Attach the hands to each arm. Use a little water if required.

Step 31

Using a soft brush and you brown powder colour dust the lines of the trousers.

Step 32

Use your baby wipe clean the excess powder.

Step 33

Now for the button. Roll a small ball out of the yellow paste. Flatten it in the centre with a large ball tool.

Step 34

With your small ball tool make 4 little indents to create the button look.

Step 35

Roll your black paste very thinly for the cotton thread. Cut each to length required and insert into the indents made into the button to create the sewing effect.

Step 36

Attach your button to the body using a small amount of water if required.  
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