Sugar art and fondant allow you to sculpt and decorate cakes in stunning ways. This guide takes you from basics to advanced techniques.
(1) Fondant Basics
- What is fondant, storage, kneading, rolling.
(2) Covering a Cake with Fondant
- Crumb coat, drape fondant, smooth, trim edges.
(3) Coloring & Flavoring Fondant
- Gel colors, dusts, infusing extracts (vanilla, almond).
(4) Cutters & Molds
- Using silicone molds, cutters, embossing tools.
(5) 3D Sugar Flowers & Modeling
- Gum paste vs fondant, shaping petals, wires, drying.
(6) Texture & Impressions
- Embossing, veiners, embossing mats, stencils.
(7) Painting & Airbrushing on Fondant
- Edible color sprays, powders, brushes.
(8) Advanced Sculpting & Cake Carving
- Carved cakes, carved shapes + fondant veneer.
(Conclusion)
Start with simple shapes and gradually build skills. Share your sugar art journey!