What you'll learn

  • 🐻 Master the art of using modeling techniques to design adorable animal cake toppers!
  • 🎨 Learn to craft captivating cartoon-style animal models effortlessly!
  • 🛠️ Discover the ease of using simple modeling tools and paste to enhance your creations!
  • 🔝 Boost your skills and confidence in cake modeling like a pro!

Course Content

Course introduction and preparation

4 lectures
Introduction to modelling animals for cake toppers

Welcome to the Animal Modelling course! Here is what you are going to learn

What equipment and materials you will need for this course

Here, we take a look at what you will need to complete these animal models

How to make your own cornflour (cornstarch) pouch

If you don't already have a cornflour (cornstarch) pouch, I will show you how to easily make your own!

Total paste quantities for this course

This downloadable list will give you the total weights of paste you will require to complete all 4 models in this course

Creating the Hippo model

6 lectures
Introduction and preparation for the hippo model

Introducing the cute hippo model!

PDF download guide for hippo (weights and step by step photos)
Hippo body

How to create a simple body for your laying down hippo

Hippo legs

Next, we will move on to creating simple legs for the hippo model

Hippo head

How to model the head for your hippo, to start giving it some personality!

Finishing off your hippo

How to finish off your cute hippo, ready to add to your cake

Creating the Panda model

5 lectures
Introduction and preparation for the panda model

A closer look at the cute Panda model

PDF download guide for the panda model
Panda body

Let's start by creating the body for your panda model

Panda arms, legs and tail

In this lesson, we will create the panda's arms, legs and tail.

Panda head and finishing off

Finishing off your cute Panda with the head

Creating the Elephant model

6 lectures
Introduction and preparation for the elephant model

A closer look at this cute elephant model

PDF download guide for the elephant model
Elephant body

Start by creating the body for your sitting elephant model

Elephant legs and tail

Next we move on to create the legs and tail for the model

Elephant head (part 1)

Starting off with the head, creating the shape and adding the eyes

Elephant head (part 2)

Finishing off the head by adding the ears and hair, then completing the elephant model.

Creating the Lion model

6 lectures
Introduction and preparation for the Lion model

Take a closer look at the lion model and what you will be learning

PDF download guide for the Lion model
Lion body

We start by creating the body for the lion model

Lion legs and tail

Next we will create the legs and tail for the lion model

Lion head (part 1)

Let's start by creating the shape and features for the lion's head.

Lion head (part 2)

Finishing off the lion's head, adding the mane and completing the model.

Course conclusion

1 lecture
Congratulations on finishing this course!

YAY!! Well done for finishing the course, I hope you have enjoyed learning how to create these cute animal models!

Description

🎨 Welcome to our Pastry Course where you'll learn to create charming cartoon-style sugar craft animals using modelling paste, fondant, and gum paste! This course is perfect for enthusiasts of cake decorating, sugarcraft, and similar crafts like polymer clay sculpting.

📚 Our comprehensive course offers 3.5 hours of video content packed with valuable tips and expert advice. You'll also receive PDF downloads accompanying each model, providing a handy guide to ensure your creations are proportionate. No more guessing—these guides include full-color step-by-step photos and written instructions for you to follow along with the videos.

You’ll start by learning about the necessary materials and equipment for creating animal models. Begin your journey with the simplest hippo model, and gradually advance your skills with new techniques as you move on to the panda, elephant, and lion figures 🐼🐘🦁.

This course is ideal for all levels of cake decorators, whether you're eager to acquire a new skill or enhance your current abilities. If you're keen to craft beautiful sugar animals while boosting your skills and confidence, then this course is for you. Join us and learn to create adorable cake toppers for your next masterpiece 🍰.

👥 Who this course is for:

  • Beginners to cake decorating, as well as individuals with some existing experience.
  • Enthusiasts of craft activities, including polymer clay sculpting.
  • Cake decorators looking to boost their confidence in cake modeling.

Course Reviews

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