Cake Project Guides

Giraffe Cake Project Guide - 24

Perfect for Children's Cakes and Anyone that just loves Giraffe's!

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Mummy & Baby Giraffe Cutters, FMM Essential Shapes, FMM Decorative Bunting Tappit, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, Yellow & Brown Modelling Paste, White Fondant, Water & Paintbrush (edible glue if you prefer), Sugarcraft Gun & Disc with medium hole, 6” x 7” 1 tier cake & cake board covered in white fondant with brown ribbon, Scallop Modelling Tool, Black Sugar Balls, Edible Pen – Black, Edible Dust Pink & paintbrush, Lolly Stick(s).

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

    Online Bunting Tutorial can be found here
    How to Set Out & Attach Sugar Bunting to a Cake

    Online Tutorial to Make the Cake Toppers can be found here How to Use the FMM Giraffe Cutter Set

Making the Giraffe’s

  1. Roll out yellow modelling paste. Place the mummy giraffe cutter on top and cut out 2 mummy giraffes and 3 baby giraffes.

  2. Roll out brown modelling paste. Using the FMM Essential Shapes cut out small oval shapes to decorate the giraffes.

  3. Attach the oval shapes to the giraffes with water or edible glue. Use the scallop tool to emboss a mouth and attach the sugar edible balls with water to represent eyes. Emboss 2 small dots with the scriber tool to represent a nose. Allow a small giraffe and a large giraffe to dry completely on a piece of foam, this may take up to 24 hours. How to Make a Fondant Mummy & Baby Giraffe

  4. Attach 1 mummy giraffe and 2 baby giraffe's to the bottom of the cake with water or edible glue.

  5. Once the giraffes are completely dry use the edible pen to draw eyebrows and dust the face with pink edible dust to create rosy cheeks.

To Make the Bunting

  1. Measure around the outside of the cake and divide by 4. Place a cocktail stick a small way in the cake all the way round.

  2. Knead a small amount of white fondant and place in the sugarcraft gun. Extrude the fondant from the gun through the disc. Drape the white fondant string over the cocktail sticks, allowing it to loop between to make the string for the bunting. Secure the fondant with water.

  3. Roll out yellow modelling paste and cut out the small flag shape. Roll out brown modeling paste and cut out small oval shapes. Attach the oval shapes to the rectangle shapes with water or edible glue.

  4. Attach the decorated flag bunting below the string of fondant to make the bunting. How to Set Out & Attach Bunting to a Cake

  5. Once the small and large giraffe are completely dry they can be secured to the top of the cake. Insert lolly sticks behind the giraffe’s discreetly and secure with fondant.

More than a Bird House Cake Topper Project Guide - 23

Gingerbread House, Dog Kennel, Haunted House, Bird House, Garden Shed, Beach Hut and so much more...

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM More than a Bird House, FMM Impression Mat Set 1, FMM Childs Play Tappit, FMM Blossom Plunger Cutter. Non Stick Mat, Non Stick Rolling Pin, Royal Icing, Modelling Paste Colours of Choice.

Hints & Tips:

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

Click here for the cake topper tutorial More than a Bird House Video Tutorial

This cutter is a very versatile tool and has been designed to create many novelty cake topper decorations. With this set of cutters you can create a Bird House, Garden Shed, Green House, Dog Kennel, Haunted House, Ginger Bread House, House, Beach House and many more. Fantastic for so many seasonal cake themes!

For best results use modelling paste or flower paste.

  1. Dust your work surface using cornflour or icing sugar.

  2. Roll out the paste 2 mm thick.

  3. Place Cutter 1 or 2 (depending on the novelty topper shape you are creating) on top of your rolled out paste and apply pressure with you hand. Gently slide the cutter backwards and forwards on your work surface to give you a clean cut. Do this twice for Cutters 1 or 2, 3 and 4.

  4. Place your panels on a piece of foam to dry.

  5. Shape 1 and 2 are the front and back of your cake topper decoration depending on what you have chosen to make. Cutter 3, are the panels for your roof (and bottom if you are making a Bird House) and Cutter 4 are the side panels of your cake decoration.

  6. Once dry you can secure your panels together using Royal Icing. You may need to support your novelty cake topper while it is drying.

  7. You can also use shape 1 and 2 to make 2D decorations for the top or side of your cake. They can be secured to your cake immediately after cutting with water or edible glue.

You & Me Celebration Cake Project Guide - 22

Perfect for Wedding, Anniversary or Engagement Celebrations

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM You & Me Curved Word Cutter, FMM Multi-ribbon Cutter, FMM Gift Tag Cutter (small bow), FMM Straight Frill 1-4, FMM Firm Foam Former Pad., FMM Ball Tool, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), FMM Water Pen, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, White Fondant, White, Black Modelling Paste, Grey Paste mix of 50/50 modelling paste and flower, 2 tier cake and board covered in white fondant. Diamante chain to decorate. Craft Gun and Cocktail Sticks, Thin white paper lolly sticks. 5 round polystyrene dummy.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

Click here for the cake topper tutorial Edible Glue Tutorial

Want to know how to ganache a cake, create sharp edges and cover a board with fondant? Follow this link to my online tutorial Cake Decorating Basics

Bottom Tier

Roll out white modelling paste and cut out strips of paste approximately 1” thick. Using the ball tool ruffle 1 edge of the strip. Allow them to dry a little.

Wet the top section of the bottom tier with the water pen. Attach 2 rows of white ruffles.

Add a small amount of black modelling paste to the white modelling paste to make light grey modelling paste. Repeat process 1 and 2 above. Keep adding a small amount of black modelling paste each time you make another 2 rows of ruffles for the bottom tier. Each time the ruffles will be a little darker. This will create an ombre ruffle effect on the bottom tier of the cake.

Top Tier

Roll out grey modelling/flower paste and cut out You & Me curved word inscription. Dry completely on the side of a 5” round polystyrene dummy.

Measure around the outside of the top tier of the cake and divide by 4. Place a cocktail stick a small way in the cake all the way round.

Knead a small amount of white fondant and place in the craft gun. Extrude the fondant from the gun through the disc with the circle cut out. Drape the white fondant string over the cocktail sticks, allowing it to loop between to make the design on the top tier of the cake. Refer to photograph.

Roll out white modelling paste and cut out small white bows using the strip for the small gift tag. Attach them to the peaks of the white string design on the top tier of the cake with water.

Roll out grey modelling paste, cut out strips of paste using the straight frill cutter. Refer to photograph for the shape of the frill. Attach with water.

Attach the dry You & Me curved word inscription to the top of the cake with water. Place a white paper lolly stick discreetly behind to give the words support if necessary.

Secure diamante chain around the bottom of the top and bottom cake tier.

Your cake is now complete!

Wow! Superhero/Marvel Inspired Cake Project Guide - 21

Perfect for Birthday Celebrations

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Wow Cutter, FMM Essential Shapes Tappit (circles & Squares, FMM Fluffy Clouds, FMM Multi-Ribbon Cutter, FMM Alphabet Upper Letters & Numbers Tappit, Modelling paste colours, yellow, blue, white, green, 6” & 8” 2 Tier Cake covered in blue and white fondant, Non Stick board and Rolling Pin, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), Paintbrush, Water (or edible glue if preferred).

HINTS & TIPS:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modeling paste add some tylo powder to fondant. Modelling paste should always be rolled to 2mm thickness.

  • Rainbow Dust Pro-Gels are a great way to colour white fondant or you can purchase the fondant colours individually.

  • Always leave the shapes/decorations that have been made to sit for a while. This makes the shapes/text easier to handle and prevents damage to the decorations.

  • You can attach the decorations with water or with edible glue.

Want to know how to make you own edible glue? You can find out here Edible Glue Tutorial

How to acieve sharp edge cakes Sharp Edge Fondant Tutorial

To Make the Decorations

Roll out yellow, green, red and blue modelling paste (note my blue modelling paste is lighter in colour than the bottom tier of my cake). Use the FMM Multi-Ribbon Cutter to cut out various rectangle and square shapes.

Roll out white modelling paste. Using the FMM Essential Shapes Tappit, to cut out lots of small squares.

Roll out red modelling paste. Cut out the Wow shape using the FMM WOW Cutter then cut out 2 Fluffy Cloud shapes of choice using the FMM Fluffy Clouds cutter set.

Roll out yellow modelling paste. Cut out lots of circles using the FMM Essential Shapes Tappit.

Roll out blue modelling paste and cut out the word 'KA-POW!' with the FMM Alphabet Upper Letters & Numbers Tappit.

Roll out yellow modelling paste and cut out the word 'ZAP!' and 'WOW!' with the FMM Alphabet Upper Letters & Numbers Tappit.

Allow all the decorations to sit and dry off a little. This gives them time to firm up, makes them easier to handles and prevents damage.

Assemble the Cake

Attach the different colour rectangles and squares to the bottom tier of the cake with water. Then stick your white squares on top of the coloured rectangles and squares using water to attach them.

Attach the yellow circles to the top tier of the cake with water. Attach the larger white circle to the front of the cake on the bottom tier on the yellow cut out. Refer to the photograph of the cake illustrated.

Attach the KA-POW! to your Wow shape and then attach the ZAP! and WOW! on the Fluffy Cloud shapes with water.

Attach the Wow shape to the centre of the top tier of the cake and the Fluffy Cloud shapes to the bottom tier of the cake.

The cake is complete and ready to eat! Enjoy!

Under the Sea Mermaid Themed Celebration Cake - Project Guide 20

Perfect for Birthday Celebrations

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Mermaid Tails Cutter Set, FMM Under the Sea Large Tappit, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), FMM Knife & Scriber tool, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, Lilac, Peach, Lemon, Green, & Pink Modelling Paste, White Modelling Paste and White Flower Paste Mix, Water & Paintbrush (edible glue if you prefer), 2 tier 6” x 5” and 8” x 5” cake & 11” cake board covered in blue fondant (bottom tier marble effect optional) edged with pink ribbon. Edible Silver & Pearl Sugar Balls, Pink, Lilac, Peach, Lemon & Green Edible Dust and Paintbrushes for each colour. Rainbow Dust Hologram Glitter (remember this is non-edible), Clear Glaze Spray, Royal Icing , piping bag, number 1 icing nozzle & Lolly Stick.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

  • Be very careful when steaming decorations not to burn yourself.

Click on the links below to view the online tutorials demonstrating how to make the fondant decorations and how to create the beautiful ombre rainbow mermaids tail.

How to Use the FMM Mermaid Tail Cutter & FMM Under-the-Sea Tappit

To Make the Large Mermaid Tail (Prepare 24 Hours in Advance)

Roll out the mix of white modelling paste and white flower paste. Cut out 1 large mermaid tail. Gently move the top of the tail with your hand to make the tail look as if it is flicking left or right. Place to one side for 24 hours to dry completely.

To Make the Small Mermaid Tails

Roll out peach, lemon, lilac and pink modelling paste. Cut out a couple of tails in each colour. Gently move the top of some of the tails to left and right to make them look like the are flicking from side to side and leave a couple upright. Sit to one side to dry off a little.

To Make the Under the Sea Decorations

Roll out peach, lemon, lilac and pink modelling paste. Cut out 3 fish, 1 Octopus, 2 sea horses, 2 starfish and 2 shells all in the different colours. Sit to one side to dry off a little.

To Make the Green Reeds

Roll out green modelling paste. Using the FMM Knife & Scriber tool cut out 8 thin strips. Gently twist each thin strip around a thin paint brush handle and slide off. The strips of paste will have a twisted look to them

Assembling the Cake

Secure the small mermaid tails around the top tier cake with water or edible glue.

Using water or edible glue attach the under the sea decorations to the bottom tier of the cake. Attach the reeds too.

Pipe a very thin line of royal icing between each of the small mermaid tails. Attach pearl sugar balls. Secure the silver sugar balls as eyes in the under the sea decorations with royal icing.

Once the large mermaid tail is completely dry it can be dusted to add the colours. The top of the tail is dusted green. From the bottom of the tail working up dust pink, lilac, peach and lemon. Gently wave the tail over steam to set and blend the colours. Be very careful not to burn yourself…steam is very hot! Once steamed and still a little damp sprinkle on some Rainbow Dust edible glitter. As the glitter cannot be eaten, set it on the tail with a clear spray glaze to prevent glitter from falling on top of the cake. Make sure the person eating the cake is aware they cannot eat the tail. Ask them to sign a disclaimer. If this is a cake being made for personal use remove the large mermaid tail before serving. If you choose not to add glitter the tail will be edible.

Attach the large mermaid tail to the top of the cake by securing to a lolly stick with royal icing to support it.

Perfect...your cake is ready to eat!

'Just Married' Wedding Cake Project Guide - 19

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Just Married, FMM Gingerbread People Set, FMM Easiest Bunting Set, FMM Gitf Tag Set, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), FMM Child’s Play, FMM Essential Shapes, FMM Cute Car, FMM Knife and Scriber Tool, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, Nude, Pink (Light & Dark), Green, White, Black, Grey & Blue Modelling Paste, Water & Paintbrush (edible glue if you prefer), Friller tool (Small and large to make a mouth), 3 tier 5” x 5” , 7” x 5” and 9” x 5” cake & 12” cake board covered in white fondant edged with pink ribbon. Edible Black & White Sugar Balls, Rainbow Dust Edible Pink Pen, Craft Gun with small circle disc. Royal Icing/Lolly Sticks, Edible Pink Dust and Paint Brush.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

Online video tutorias demostrating how to Make the Cute Bride & Groom, Just Married, Bunting & Cute Car can be found below.

To Make the Bride & Groom (prepare 24 hours in advance)

Roll out nude modelling paste. Cut out 2 large people. Create a face by attaching black sugar balls for eyes and using the large frilling tool to emboss a smile. Roll out dark pink modelling paste and cut out 3 large bows. Roll out black modelling paste and cut out a large waistcoat using the decorating strip. Cut out the feet section only of the person in black using the gingerbread people cutter. Roll out grey modelling paste and cut out the legs section only (from the waist) of the person using the gingerbread people cutter. Cut the grey modelling paste to size to make trousers and do the same for the shoes. Attach the waistcoat to the groom with water then attach 1 of the pink bows around the neck. Attach 2 white edible sugar balls below with water. Use white modelling paste to cut out strips to make sleeves each side of the waistcoat. Attach with water. See photo for reference. Roll out white modelling paste and cut out a dress using the large decorating strip. Attach a bow at the neck and 3 white sugar balls below. Attach a bow on the brides head. Attach all decorations with water. Allow the bride and groom to dry completely.

To Make the Just Married Inscription

Roll out pink modelling paste. Using the FMM Just Married Cutter cut out the Just Married Inscription. Allow to dry a little.

To Make the Bunting

Roll out pink, blue and green modelling paste. Using the FMM Easiest Bunting cutter cut out 7 blue, 7 green and 7 pink bunting shapes. Allow to dry off a little.

To Make the Decorations

Using the small decorating strip from the FMM Gift Tag set cut out 14 pink roses and 14 pairs of green rose leaves and 11 blue bows. Using the FMM Childs Play Tappit cut out 3 balloons, 1 green, 1 pink and 1 blue. Use the FMM Essential Shapes to cut out small white circles to decorate the green bunting. Cut out 3 small hearts using the hearts that are removed from the ‘R’ on the just married inscription.

To Make the Cute Car

Roll out blue modelling paste. Attach 4 of the pink roses and green leaves on top and cut out a car. Cut out a pink wheel and cut out blue modelling paste for the inner wheel. Allow it to dry a little.

Assembling the Cake

Secure the dry bride and groom to the top of the cake with royal icing and lolly sticks for support.

Secure the Just Married inscription to the front of the middle tier cake with water.

Measure around the outside of the top tier of the cake and divide by 3. Place a cocktail stick a small way in the cake all the way round.

Knead a small amount of white fondant and place in the sugarcraft gun. Extrude the fondant from the gun through the disc. Drape the white fondant string over the cocktail sticks, allowing it to loop between to make the vines. Secure the fondant with water. Repeat this process for the bottom tier but divide by 4. Remove the cocktail sticks once the string is secure.

Attach the bunting to below the strings on the top and bottom tiers. Attach the bunting decorations with water. Blue bows on the pink bunting, roses with leaves on the blue bunting and white dots on the green bunting. Attach the pink hearts on the points of the bunting string loops on the top tiers and the blue bows on the bottom tier. Refer to photo.

Attach a pink rose with leaves each side of the Just Married inscription.

Attach the car to the bottom tier with water and attach the balloons behind. Use edible pink pen to draw balloon strings.

Attach a rose with leave on the brides and grooms hands where they meet.

Finally give the bride and groom rosey cheeks with the pink edible dust and a dry brush.

You cake is now complete!

Adorable Baby Cupcakes Project Guide - 18

Perfect for Birthday, Baptism, Christening, New Baby, New Mum and Baby Shower Celebrations

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Cute Adorable Baby Tappit, FMM Cupcake Cutter Bolosson/Scallop, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), FMM Knife and Scriber Tool, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, White, baby pink, flesh, green, yellow and baby blue modelling paste Water & Paintbrush, Edible Pen - Black.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow your modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to your cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust.

Online video tutorial demostrating how to use the FMM Adorable Baby Tappit can be found here Using the FMM Adorable Baby Tappit

Cupcake Discs (prepare 24 hours in advance)

Roll out the pink and blue modelling paste and cut out 1 scallop disc of each colour. Leave to dry for 24 hours. Roll out the white modelling paste and cut out 2 white scallop discs. Leave to dry for 24 hours.

Baby in a Blanket

Roll out flesh modelling paste and cut out the baby in the blanket motif.

Roll out light blue modelling paste and cut out the baby in the blanket motif.

Using the FMM Knife and scriber tool cut out the blanket section of the blue modelling paste and attach it with water to the flesh coloured motif. Use the edible pen to make the eyes.

Attach to white scallop disc.

Baby in a Pram

Roll out pink modelling paste and cut out the baby in the pram motif.

Roll out flesh modelling paste and cut out the babies head only from the baby in the pram motif.

Roll out white modelling paste and cut out the pram wheels only.

Using the FMM Knife and scriber tool remove the pink colour head from the pink motif. Cut out the wheel section. Assemble the motif with water and distinguish the eyes with the edible pen.

Attach to white scallop disc.

Baby in a Nappy

Roll out flesh modelling paste and cut out the baby in the nappy/diaper motif.

Roll out green modelling paste and cut out the babies body section only from the baby in nappy motif.

Roll out white modelling paste and cut out the babies nappy/diaper section of the motif only.

Roll out yellow modelling paste and cut out the babies hair curl only.

Assemble the motif with water and distinguish the eyes with the edible pen.

Attach to light blue scallop disc.

The Stork

Roll out white modelling paste and cut out the stork motif.

Roll out the yellow modelling paste and cut out the storks beak only.

Assemble the motif with water.

Attach to pink scallop disc.

The cupcakes are now complete!

Hawaiian Flower & Jungle Leaves Wedding Cake Project Guide - 17

Perfect for Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries and More!

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Jungle Leaves Cutter Set, FMM Hawaiian Flower Cutter Set, FMM Multi-veiner Mat, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), FMM Knife & Scriber tool, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, White & Green Modelling Paste, Water & Paintbrush, Edible glue, 3 tier 4” x 5” and 6” x 5” & 8 x 5” cakes stacked. Top 2 tiers covered in white fondant and bottom tier in green fondant. Board covered in green fondant edged with gold ribbon. White ribbon on bottom of top and middle tier. Royal Icing, Florist Wires, Rainbow Dust Edible Dark Gold, Light Gold, Orange and Pink Dust. Clear Alcohol, Rainbow Dust Glitter (Non-Toxic), Paintrushes, 2 foam balls cut in half to shape leaves while drying, White Paper Seedhead Stamens.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

  • Be very careful when steaming decorations not to burn yourself.

Online video tutorial demostrating how to make the Jungle Leaves can be found here Fondant Jungle Leaves

To Make the Green Leaves (prepare 24 hours in advance)

Roll out green modelling paste and cut out 10 of the tall narrow leaves and 1 each of the remaining 3 designs. Emboss veining lines on each of the leaves with the FMM Knife & Scriber tool. Sit the tall leaves to one side to dry off a little. Cut 3 pieces of florist wire and attach to the 3 remaining leaf designs. Shape the leaf and allow to dry for 24 hours on a foam ball half. Click here for a Jungle Leaves video tutorial Fondant Jungle Leaves

To Make the White Leaves

Roll out white modelling paste and cut out approximately 15 of the remaining 3 designs. Emboss veining lines on each of the leaves with the FMM Knife & Scriber tool. Sit to one side to dry off a little.

To Make the Hawaiian Flowers (prepare 24 hours in advance)

Roll out white modelling paste and cut out 2 large, 1 medium and 2 small flowers. Follow instructions on the packet to make the flowers. Allow to dry for 24 hours.

To Make the Flower Stamens

Each flowers requires 5-7 stamen heads. Dip the stamen head only in the edible glue. Dip in to the glitter, dip in to the edible glue again and then finally in the glitter 1 more time. Repeat this process for each stamen head. Allow 24 hours to dry. Click here for an online edible glue tutorial Edible Glue Tutorial

Colour the Flowers & Attach Stamens

Once the flowers are completely dry they can be dusted with colour. The large and the medium flowers are dusted with orange starting in the centre making it darker and working towards the outer edge lightly. Then apply touches of pink to the edge of the flowers. Repeat this process for the small flowers making pink the primary colour and orange for the touches. Blend and set the colours by gently steaming them over a pan of boiling water. Be careful not to burn your hand. Cut the glitter stamens to size and secure in the centre of each flower with royal icing.

Assembling the Cake

Attach the long green leaves to the bottom tier with water spacing them evenly.

Using water attach the 3 leaf designs to the middle tier in random directions and order.

Once the green leaves on the bottom tier are dry they can be painted. Mix a small amount of clear alcohol with the light gold dust and lightly paint the leaves. Once dry mix dark gold with a small amount of alcohol and lightly brush the edges of each leaf. Repeat this on the shaped leaves.

Attach the shaped green leaves and flowers to the cake with royal icing. Your cake is ready to eat!

PLEASE NOTE THE STAMEN HEADS , GLITTER & FLORIST WIRE DECORATIONS ARE NON-EDIBLE AND MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE CONSUMPTION!

Elephant Baby Shower Cake Project Guide - 16

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Mummy & Baby Elephant Cutters, FMM Fluffy Cloud Cutters, FMM Art Deco Uppercase Tappits, FMM Star Design Emboss Rolling Pin, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), FMM Knife & Scriber Tool, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, Green, Blue, Yellow & Pink Modelling Paste, White Fondant, Water & Paintbrush (edible glue if you prefer), 6” x 7” 1 tier cake & cake board covered in white fondant with pink, Black Sugar Balls, Edible Pen – Black, Royal Icing, Lolly Stick.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

Online video tutorial demostrating how to make the cute elephants can be found here How to Make Cute Elephants

Online video tutorial demostrating how to make edible glue can be found here Edible Glue Tutorial

Making the Mummy Elephant (prepare 24 hours in advance)

Roll out green modelling paste. Place the mummy elephant cutter on top of the green modeling paste and cut out 1 large elephant. Roll out pink modelling paste and cut out 1 large ear. Attach to the large elephant with water. Make an eye with a sugar ball and place to one side for 24 hours to dry.

Making the Baby Elephant’s (prepare 24 hours in advance)

Roll out green, pink, blue and yellow modelling paste. Cut out 9 baby elephants and ears in various colours. Attach different colour ear to each different elephant. For example pink elephant with yellow ear and so on. Make an eye with a sugar ball and place to one side to dry off a little.

To Make the Inscription Clouds

Roll out blue modelling paste and emboss using the FMM Star Design Emboss Rolling Pin. Cut out 3 clouds in the shape of your choice.

Roll out green, pink and yellow modelling paste and cut out the words ‘Baby Shower’ in alternating colours. For example green B, pink A and so on. Allow to dry off a little.

Assembling the Cake

Attach the small elephants to the bottom of the cake with water. Alternating the colours all the way round. Attach the first one in the centre of the cake and then attach 1 each side and so on.

Attach the 3 clouds to the cake with water. 1 in the centre close to the top and then 2 at the same level below.

Attach the inscription to the clouds with water. ‘BABY’ on the top cloud and ‘SHO’ and ‘WER’ on the 2 clouds below.

Once the mummy elephant is completely dry secure to the top of the cake. Insert lolly stick behind the elephant discreetly and secure with royal icing.

Enjoy your cake!

Cute Car Birthday Cake Project Guide - 15

Perfect for Birthday and New Driver Celebrations!

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

FMM Cute Car Cutter, FMM Fluffy Clouds Cutter, FMM Straight Frill 1-4, FMM Essential Shapes Tappits, FMM Multi-Ribbon Tool, FMM Knife and Scriber Tool, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange, Black & White Modelling Paste, Grey Fondant, FMM Dab a Dust (if required), Water & Paintbrush, 2 Tier Cake Covered in Light Blue Fondant on cake board covered in grey fondant, 2 Lolly Sticks.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to the fondant.

  • Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to the tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust.

Online video tutorial demostrating how to make the cute car can be found here How to Make a Cute Car

Want to know how to make clouds, sheep, trees and more with the FMM Fluffy Cloud Cutter? Online video tutorial demostrating how to can be found here How to Make Clouds, Sheep, Shrubs, Trees & More

To Make the Cute Car Cake Topper (Prepare 24 Hours in Advance)

Cut out 1 white car using your FMM Cute Car Cutter. Allow the white car to dry for 24 hours. Online video tutorial can be found here How to Make a Cute Car

To Make the Road & Grass Edge

Cut out a grey strip of fondant to go around the base of the top tier of the cake. Attach with water and make sure the join is at the back of the cake. Cut out a strip of grey fondant and attach to the top of the cake with water. Cut out thin strips of white modelling paste using the FMM Multi-Ribbon tool on the narrowest setting and cut into small pieces using your FMM Knife and Scriber tool. Attach to the grey fondant to look like road lines. Don't forget the board! (Refer to photograph of cake).

Using the Straight Frill that resembles a grass edge, cut out strips of green modelling paste and stick to the bottom of the cakes with water. (Refer to photograph of cake).

To Make the Cake Decorations

Cut out a blue, red, yellow, green, and orange car using the FMM Cute Car Cutter.

Cut out 2 large circles of yellow, blue, white and red modelling paste. Cut out 4 large circles of orange modelling paste. Allow the red large circles to dry off for 24 hours.

Cut out 4 small blue circles of modelling paste and 2 yellow, orange, green and red circles of modelling paste. Allow 2 blue small circles to dry off for 24 hours.

Cut out 8 white FMM Fluffy Clouds using cloud shapes of your choice. Online video tutorial can be found here How to Make Clouds & So Much More

Cut out numbers 1-6 in black modelling paste and attach to the cars with water.

Assemble the Cake

Starting on the bottom tier attach the red car to the cake with a little water. Then stick 2 large blue circles with 2 small red circles in the centre to make the wheels. Place a yellow car to the left hand side and attach and an orange car to the right. Attach the blue and green cars on the top tier with water. Refer to photograph of cake for wheel colours to attach.

Attach the fluffy clouds above the cars with water.

Cut out 10 squares of black fondant using the second smallest square with your FMM Essential Shapes Tappit. Roll out a strip of white fondant. Attach the first black square on the white modelling paste then attach a black square on each corner . Using the FMM Knife and Scriber tool cut out a square of the white modelling paste around the black squares to make a chequered flag. Attach the to the lolly stick with water. Repeat this process again. Roll 2 balls of red paste and attach 1 to the top of each flag pole.

Once the white car is completely dry stand it on the cake. Support it with your hand and place the flags in to your cake ensuring they are directly behind your car. Once in place put a small amount of white fondant on each lolly stick to attach the car to the flags. The flags will also act as a support to hold your car upright.

The cake is now complete!

Artists Splat Paint Cake Project Guide - 14

Perfect for the Artist in us all!

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Splat Cutter, FMM Alphabet Upper Letters & Numbers Tappit, FMM Cutting wheel, Small Circle Cutter from FMM Geometrics Cutter Set, 7” 1 Tier Round Cake covered white fondant, Modelling Paste Colours, Yellow, Blue, Red, Green, white and Light Brown, Non Stick board and Rolling Pin, Paintbrush, Water (or edible glue if preferred), Pen, Paper and Scissors. FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), FMM Knife and Scriber Tool.

HINTS & TIPS:

  • To make your own modelling paste add some tylo powder to fondant. Modelling paste should always be rolled to 2mm thickness.

  • Once shapes/text have been cut from place them to one side to firm up. This will make the shapes/text easier to handle.

Online video tutorial demostrating how to make all the fondant sugar balls the same size can be found here How to Make Fondant Sugar Balls

To Make the Artists Paint Palette and Paintbrush (Prepare 24 Hours in Advance)

Draw a kidney bean on a piece of paper approximately 4” tall x 5” wide to create a artists paint palette template. Cut out with scissors.

Roll out light brown modelling paste and place paper template on top. Use the FMM Cutting wheel to cut out the shape.

Cut out a small circle on the artists paint palette then allow this to dry completely. Allow at least 24 hours.

Roll out a sausage of light brown modelling paste to make the handle of the paintbrush. Make it thinner at the bottom and thicker at the top. Use the FMM Knife and Scriber tool to make a neat cut at the top. Then use the white modelling paste to make the head of the paintbrush. Add some colour to the paintbrush head to look like paint - refer to photograph of cake for reference. Use the FMM Knife and Scriber Tool to draw lines on to the paintbrush head. Attach the brush head to the paintbrush with water. Cut out a thin strip of modelling paste and attach it around the join of your paintbrush head and handle. Sit on a piece of foam and allow to dry for 24 hours.

To Make the Cake Decorations

Roll out the yellow, green, red and blue modelling paste. Use the FMM Splat Cutter to cut out your splats. Attach them to the cake randomly with water.

Roll out the yellow, green, red and blue modelling paste. Use the Alphabet Upper Letters & Numbers Tappit to cut out a few of each of the letters ABC and 123. Attach them to the cake randomly with water.

Use the Small Circle Cutter from FMM Geometrics Cutter Set to cut out a yellow, green, red and blue circle from modelling paste and attach them to the artists paint palette.

Once your paint palette is fully dry it can be secured to the top of your cake. Make a small ball from the white modelling paste. Attach this to the cake with water. Wet the front of the ball of paste and attach the artists paint palette to it. It will need to be supported it until it stays in place on it’s own, you can do this with a piece of foam or tissue. Attach the paintbrush to the top of the cake with water.

Princess Tiara Cake Project Guide - 13

Perfect for Birthday, Baptism, Christening, New Baby or Baby Shower Celebrations

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Tiara Cutter, FMM Geometrics Set, FMM Knife & Scriber Tool, FMM Ball Tool, FMM Firm Foam Former Pad, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, Pink & White White Modelling Paste, Heart Template, Water & Paintbrush, 2 Tier Cake Covered in Light Pink Fondant, 4” Round Polystyrene Dummy, Rainbow Dust White Hologram Sparkle, Royal Icing & Ribbon.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting your cake!

  • To make your own modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow your modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to your cake.

  • If your modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use your FMM Dab-a-Dust.

Online video tutorial for the FMM Tiara Cutter can be found here How to Make a Fondant Princess Tiara

Online fondant ruffles video tutorial can be found here How to Make Fondant Ruffles

To Make the Large Tiara (Prepare 24 Hours in Advance)

Cut out a tiara in white modelling using the large FMM Tiara Cutter. Lay it across the 4” round polystyrene dummy. Once this has dried off a little stand it up and allow the tiara to continue drying for at least 24 hours. Checkout the online video tutorial here Princess Tiara Step by Step Tutorial

To Make the Cake Lace Effect Decorations

Cut out 16 small tiara’s in white modelling paste. Use the knife and scriber tool to remove the small hearts carefully so they can be reused on the lace border. Allow the small tiara’s and hearts to sit for a while to firm up.

Starting in the top centre of the bottom tier of the cake, attach the small tiara’s with a little water. Then attach another row underneath the opposite way up and in between the row above. Refer to the cake photograph to see pattern. Use the small hearts to cover the joins where the 2 tiara’s meet.

To Make the Ruffles

Using the third largest circle cut out 20 of circles of white modelling paste. Ensure the paste is nice and thin. Thin the edges of the circles with the ball tool ensuring the ball tool is half on the circle and half on the foam pad. Set to one side to firm up a little and continue to cut out more circles until there is enough for 2 rows around the bottom tier of the cake. Checkout my video tutorial here Circle Sugar Ruffles Step by Step Tutorial

Wet the bottom of the cake with water and then take 1 of the white circles and lightly fold it in half then fold again in half then pinch the pointed part so you have a small ruffle. Attach to the bottom of the cake then continue until you have 2 rows around cake.

Tie the ribbon around the cake. In the front centre of the top tier scribe a heart on using a heart shape template and FMM Knife & Scriber tool.

Using the second largest circle cut out 20 of circles of pink modelling paste. Ensure the paste is nice and thin. Thin the edges of the circles with the ball tool ensuring the ball tool is half on the circle and half on the foam pad. Set to one side to firm up a little and continue to cut out more circles until you have enough to fill the heart you have inscribed on to the front of the cake.

Wet inside the heart with water and then take 1 of the pink circles and lightly fold it in half then fold again in half then pinch the bottom so you have a small ruffle. Attach to them to the area inside the heart. Ensuring you keep a heart shape. Repeat steps 8 and 9 with white modelling paste to create a white frame of ruffles around the heart.

Attach the Tiara Cake Topper

Once your tiara is dry add a little sparkle. Wet the tiara with a little water and sprinkle the tiara with Rainbow Dust White Hologram sparkle. Spray with PME Clear glaze to prevent the Hologram sparkle from falling on the cake. Attach to the top of your cake with royal icing.

Your princess cake is ready!

Cheeky Monkey Birthday Cake Project Guide - 12

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Monkey Cutter Set, FMM Happy Birthday, FMM Gingerbread Person Set (bows on decorating strips only), FMM Art Deco Uppercase Tappits, FMM Essential Shapes, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, Brown, Cream, Green, & Yellow Modelling Paste, Green Fondant, Water & Paintbrush (edible glue if you prefer), Friller tool (Small and large to make a mouth), 2 tier 6” x 5” and 8” x 5” cake & 11” cake board covered in white fondant edged with green ribbon. Edible Black Sugar Balls, Pink Edible Dust and Paintbrush, Rainbow Dust Edible Black Pen, Royal Icing & Lolly Stick, Craft Gun with Small Circle Disc, Tape Measure.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

To Make the Large Monkey (Prepare 24 Hours in Advance)

Roll out brown modelling paste. Cut out 1 large monkey. Roll out cream modelling paste and cut out 1 large monkey face. Create a face on the large monkey face by attaching black sugar balls for eyes, emboss a nose with the FMM knife and scriber tool and using the large frilling tool to emboss a smile. Use the large circle from the FMM Essential shapes to cut out a tummy. Attach the face and tummy with water or edible glue to the large monkey and place to one side for 24 hours to dry completely. Video tutorial of how to make the monkey's can be found here How to Make Fondant Monkey Decorations

To Make the Small Monkeys

Roll out brown modelling paste. Cut out 9 small monkey’s. Roll out cream modelling paste and cut out 9 small monkey faces. Emboss a smile on the small monkey faces using the small frilling tool and emboss 2 small dots as a nose with the knife and scriber tool. Use third largest circle from the FMM Essential shapes to cut out a 9 tummies. Attach the faces and tummies with water or edible glue to the small monkey’s. Sit to one side to dry off a little. The small monkey’s eyes will be drawn on once they are completely dry.

To Make the Happy Birthday Inscription

Roll out green modelling paste. Using the FMM Happy Birthday Cutter cut out the Happy Birthday Inscription. Allow to dry a little.

To Make Vines

Measure around the outside of the cake and divide by 5. Place a cocktail stick a small way in the cake all the way round.

Knead a small amount of green fondant and place in the sugarcraft gun. Extrude the fondant from the gun through the disc. Drape the green fondant string over the cocktail sticks, allowing it to loop between to make the vines. Secure the fondant with water.

To Make the Bows

Roll out yellow modelling paste. Use the large decorating strip from the FMM Gingerbread Person set to cut out a bow and then use the small decorating strip to cut out 7 small bows. Attach the large bow to the large monkey with water or edible glue and repeat this for the small monkeys attaching them as a bow tie or on the monkeys head to look like a bow in the hair. Note there is not put a bow on all the monkey’s.

To Make the Inscription on the Board

Roll out cream modelling paste and cut out the child’s age and the word ‘TODAY’.

Assembling the Cake

Secure the Happy Birthday inscription to the front of the top tier cake with water or edible glue. Secure the inscription for the board with water or edible glue. See my online video tutorial for guidance How to Attach 'Happy Birthday'

Using water or edible glue attach 2 of the small monkeys each side of the Happy Birthday inscription. Refer to the photograph.

Attach the small monkeys to the fondant vines around the bottom tier of the cake. Have some fun by making them look as if they are swinging from their tail or there feet!

Once the small monkey’s are completely dry use the black edible pen to draw 2 eyes on all the small monkeys.

Attach the large monkey to the top of the cake by securing to a lolly stick with royal icing to support it.

Finally give the monkey’s rosey cheeks with the pink edible dust and a dry brush.

The cake is ready to eat!

Add some cupcakes...they look adorable too!

Superhero Cupcakes Project Guide - 11

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Superhero Tappit, FMM Geometric Set, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), FMM Knife and Scriber Tool, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, White, red, blue, black, white and yellow modelling paste, Water & Paintbrush, 9 Cupcakes with Buttercream Swirls.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting your project!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow your modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to your cake.

  • If the modeling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust.

Online video tutorial for the FMM Superhero Tappit can be found here How to Make Superhero Decorations

The Superhero set contains 12 motifs. There are 3 burst shapes in the pack. For description purposes in this project sheet only I have numbered them bursts 1-3.

To Make Cupcake Discs (24 hours in advance)

Roll out the white, red and yellow modelling paste 3-4 mm thick. Cut out 5 white discs, 2 red discs and 2 yellow discs using the largest circle cutter from the FMM Geometric Set. Leave them to dry for 24 hours.

ZAP! Roll out red modelling paste and cut out burst 1. Roll out blue modelling paste and cut out the word Zap!. Attach the cut out burst 1 motif to a white cupcake disc with water. Attach the blue Zap! with water to the red burst.

POW! Roll out yellow modelling paste and cut out burst 2. Roll out red modelling paste and cut out the word Pow!. Attach the cut out burst 2 motif to a white cupcake disc with water. Attach the red Pow! with water to the yellow burst.

BANG! Roll out blue modelling paste and cut out burst 3. Roll out yellow modelling paste and cut out the word Bang!. Attach the cut out burst 3 motif to a white cupcake disc with water. Attach the yellow BANG! with water to the blue burst.

Spider Roll out black modelling paste. Allow it to sit and dry off for a while. Once it feels dry on top cut out a spider. Attach it to a red cupcake disc with water.

Hazard Roll out black modelling paste and allow to dry off a little. Cut out the Hazard motif. Roll out yellow modelling paste and cut out the Hazard motif. Using the FMM knife and scriber tool cut out the inner sections of the Hazard motif in yellow and the small circle in the centre. Attach to the black Hazard motif with water in the correct place. Attach the Hazard motif to a white cupcake disc.

Star Roll out white modelling paste and cut out the star motif. Attach to a red cupcake disc with water.

Bat Roll out black modelling paste and cut out the bat motif. Attach to a yellow cupcake disc with water. Lightening Roll out black modelling paste and cut out the Lightening motif. Attach to a yellow cupcake disc with water.

Hero Badge Roll out Red, yellow and blue modelling paste. Cut out the Hero motif in Red. Then cut out the motif in yellow and use the FMM knife and scriber tool to cut out the inner section of the badge. Attach to the red badge with water. You will now have a yellow badge with a red edge. Cut out the hero badge in blue. Rub over the word Hero with your finger in the cutter. This will cut out the word in blue. Release the letters from the cutter and attach to your badge in the appropriate area. Attach to a white cupcake disc.

Your cupcakes are ready to eat!

Unicorn Cake Project Guide - 10

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Unicorn Cutter, FMM Fluffy Clouds, FMM Essential Shapes, FMM Double Sided Cupcake Cutter Blossom, FMM Knife and Scriber Tool, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, Light Green, Blue, Pink, Lemon, Lilac, Light Blue, Light Green & White Modelling Paste & Fondant, Kitchen Knife, Water & Paintbrush, 2 Tier Cake – Top Tier Covered in Light Blue Fondant and Bottom Tier Covered in Pink Fondant. Board Covered in Green Fondant, Sugarcraft Extruder, Edible Pen - Black, Bright Gold Edible Dust & Clear Alcohol, Royal Icing & White Paper Lolly Sticks.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make your own modelling paste, add a little tylo to the fondant.

  • Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to the tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust.

Online video tutorial for the FMM Unicorn Cutter can be found here Unicorn Step by Step Tutorial

Want to know more about the clouds? A video tutorial can be found here Cloud Step by Step Tutorial

Making the Unicorn Part 1

Cut out a Unicorn in white modelling using the FMM Unicorn cutter. Mark a nostril with the pointed end of the FMM Knife and Scriber tool.

Allow the unicorn to dry flat for 24 hours.

The Cake

Cut out a 4” wobbly edge circle in green fondant and attach to the top of the cake with water.

Roll out green fondant and cut out a 9” wobbly edge circle. Attach with water over the top of the bottom tier of the cake. Refer to photograph.

Roll out green fondant in a 2” deep strip long enough to go the whole way round the bottom tier of the cake. Using a kitchen knife cut a straight edge along the bottom of the strip and cut the top edge wobbly. Attach with water. Refer to photograph.

Making the Decorations

Cut out 2 of shape 2 fluffy clouds with white modelling paste and cut out 4 fluffy clouds in any shape of your choice. Place to one side to firm up.

Cut out a lilac, lemon and light blue large blossom using the FMM Double Sided Cupcake Blossom cutter. Sit to one side to firm up.

Cut out 2 of the smallest circles using the FMM Essential Shapes Tappit. Cut out 3 pink circles using the second smallest circle. Sit to one side to firm up.

Use a Sugarcraft Gun and large circle disc to extrude a pink, light blue, lemon, lilac and light green fondant rolls of paste. Lay them on the work surface. Attach each one to the other with water. Shape in to an arch to represent a rainbow and trim the ends so they are level. Attach to the centre of the top tier cake with water.

Attach both of the shape 2 fluffy clouds to each end of the rainbow with water. Attach the other clouds to the top tier of the cake with water too.

Attach blossoms to bottom tier of cake with water then attach a pink circle centre with water and a white one on top with water.

Roll a strip of white modelling paste 2”thick. Roll out thin strips of pink, light blue, lemon and light green paste. Cut out think strips with the kitchen knife approximately 5mm thick. Attach to the modelling paste with water. The paste will now have lots of coloured stripes on it. Place the tail of the unicorn cutter on the striped paste and cut out a tail. Then place the mane section of the cutter on the striped paste and cut out. Use the kitchen knife to trim the top of the tail and attach with water. Use the kitchen knife to shape inner section horses mane. Attach with water.

Making the Unicorn Part 2

Mark the eye with a dot using a black edible pen.

Paint the unicorn horn and hoofs with edible gold dust mixed with clear alcohol.

Secure to the top of the cake by inserting a lolly stick behind the unicorn discreetly. Attach to lolly stick with royal icing.

Your cake is now complete!

Hippopotamus Baby Shower Cake Project Guide - 9

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Mummy & Baby Hippopotamus Cutters, FMM Knife & Scriber Tool, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, Grey, Blue & Pink Modelling Paste, White Fondant, Water & Paintbrush (edible glue if you prefer), Sugarcraft Gun & Disc with medium hole, 6” x 7” 1 tier cake & cake board covered in white fondant with brown ribbon, Black Sugar Balls, Edible Pen – Black, Edible Dust Pink & paintbrush, Lolly Stick(s)

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

Online video tutorial for the FMM Hippopotamus Cutter can be found here How to Make Fondant Hippopotamus Decorations

Want to see how to set out and make the bunting? A video tutorial can be found here Fondant Cake Bunting

Making the Hippo’s

  1. Roll out grey, blue and pink modelling paste. Place the mummy hippopotamus cutter on top of the grey modelling paste and cut out 2 large bodies and 2 large heads. Place the baby hippopotamus on the blue modelling paste and cut out 2 baby hippopotamus bodies and 2 heads. Repeat this for the pink modelling paste.

  2. Use the FMM Knife and Scriber tool to emboss 2 small holes to represent a nose and attach the sugar edible balls with water to represent eyes. Roll out white modelling paste and cut out small white squares to represent teeth with your knife and scriber tool. Make small tails with the appropriate colour modelling paste. Attach all decorations with water or edible glue. Allow 1 of the large hippopotamus’s to dry completely on a piece of foam.

  3. Attach the hippopotamus’s to the bottom of your cake with water or edible glue.

  4. Once the hippopotamus’s are completely dry use the edible pen to draw eyebrows and dust the face with pink edible dust to create rosy cheeks.

To Make the Bunting

  1. Measure around the outside of the cake and divide by 4. Place a cocktail stick a small way in the cake all the way round.

  2. Knead a small amount of white fondant and place in the sugarcraft gun. Extrude the fondant from the gun through the disc. Drape the white fondant string over the cocktail sticks, allowing it to loop between to make the string for the bunting. Secure the fondant with water.

  3. Roll out grey, pink and blue modelling paste and cut out 4 grey heads, 4 pinks heads and 4 blue heads. Decorate as described in 2.

  4. Attach the decorated hippopotamus’s below the string of fondant with water or edible glue to make bunting.

  5. Once large hippopotamus are completely dry they can be secured to the top of the cake. Insert lolly stick behind the hippopotamus discreetly and secure with fondant.

Your cake is now complete!

Mr & Mrs Wedding Cake Project Guide - 8

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Mr & Mrs Curved Word Cutter, FMM Easiest Carnation Cutter, FMM Tiara Cutter, FMM Multi-ribbon Cutter, FMM Blossom Set of 3, FMM Firm Foam Former Pad, FMM Knife & Scriber Tool, FMM Water Pen, FMM Piping Bag, FMM Piping Nozzle 2, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, White Modelling Paste, Black Paste mix of 50/50 modelling paste and flower, 3 tier cake (4”, 6”, 8”) top, bottom tier and board covered in white. Middle tier covered in black, Diamante chain to decorate, Small Cel Pin, 8” round polystyrene dummy, Homemade template for jacket lapel, Homemade Triangle template, Royal Icing, Pearl Sugar Balls.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

Online video tutorial for the FMM Mr & Mrs Cutter can be found here Mr & Mrs Fondant Cake Decoration

Do you love the mini tiara? Learn how to make it here How to Make a Fondant Tiara

Bottom Tier

Roll out white modelling paste to approximately 2mm – 3mm thick. Place the larger of the easiest carnation cutters on top and cut out the shape. Cut the shape in half horizionatally. Place on the firm foam former pad and use the cel pin to frill the edges. Place on piece of foam and allow to besome firmer and easier to handle. Repeat this process 10 times.

Wet the top section of the bottom tier of the cake using the water pen. Starting at the top in the centre attach the first ruffle strip. Continue this around the top of the tier. Move down to the next row until you have used up all the pieces already prepared. Once they have all been attached repeat these steps again until the whole of the bottom tier is covered in ruffles.

Roll out black modelling/flower paste. Cut out Mr & Mrs curved word inscription. Shape the inscription by drying on the side of an 8” round polystyrene dummy. Once completely dry (24-48 hours) attach to the board in front of the bottom ruffled tier with water and support discreetly with a small amount of royal icing behind the letters.

Middle Tier

Measure the height of the cake and make a triangle template.

Roll out white modelling paste and cut out a triangle. Attach to the centre section of the middle tier with water.

Make a template for the jacket lapel. Roll out the black modelling/flower paste. Place the homemade template for the jacket lapel on top and cut out the shape twice. One for the right and one for the left. Attach each side of the white triangle with water.

Roll out black modelling paste make a bow using the multi ribbon tool. Refer to our Multi-ribbon tool product sheet for instructions. Attach with water.

Secure diamante chain around the bottom of the middle tier.

Top Tier

Roll out white modelling paste. Cut out medium and large size blossoms. Attach with water. Secure a sugar ball in the centre of each blossom with water.

Roll out black modelling/flower paste. Cut out a mini tiara. Shape and allow to dry. Rolling pin in perfect for drying on to shape the tiara. Attach with water.

Secure diamante chain around the bottom of the top tier.

The cake is complete!

Cool Dude Cake Project Guide - 7

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Cool Dude Tappit, FMM Superhero Cutter Set, FMM Essential Shapes, FMM Geometric Shapes, FMM Art Deco Uppercase Letters, FMM Wow Cutter, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), FMM Knife & Scriber Tool, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin. White, Blue, Pink, Yellow, Orange, Black and Purple Modelling Paste, Water & Paintbrush (edible glue if you prefer), 2 tier 5” x 5” and 7” x 5” cake & 10” cake board covered in white fondant edged with yellow ribbon. White ribbon on bottom of top tier. Black, Blue & Red Edible Pens, Various colour edible dusts, White edible paint, Royal Icing.

Hints & Tips:

  • Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  • To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  • Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  • If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

  • Be very careful when steaming decorations not to burn yourself.

Online video tutorial for the Cool Dude can be found here How to Make the Cool Dude Cake Decorations

Do you love the Emoji's? Learn how to make them here How to Make Fondant Emoji's

To Make the Large Wow, Small Wow and Clouds (prepare 24 hours in advance)

Roll out white modelling paste and cut out 1 large Wow bursts. Roll the paste out again using the Superhero cutter cut out 2 wow bursts and 3 clouds. Allow 24 hours to dry.

To Make the Cool Dude Decorations

Roll out various colours of the modelling paste and cut out 1 hand controller, scooter, skateboard and cap. Cut out 2 trainers. Remove the top section of 1 trainer to make it look like a small trainer using the FMM Knife & Scriber Tool.

To Make the Expressions

Roll out yellow modelling paste and cut out 3 circles. Roll out black modelling paste and cut out 2 small circles and oval shapes using the essential shapes tappit. Cut out a circle and cut in to it again to make smiles. Cut out small ovals to make tears and a tongue. Or you can create your own expressions. Allow the decorations to dry.

Dust the Wow’s & Clouds

Once the decorations are completely dry dust the wow’s and clouds with edible dust and a dry paintbrush. Set the colours by waiving the decorations of steam. Be careful not to touch the colours when damp otherwise they will smudge. Be careful not to burn yourself on the steam. Sit to one side to dry off a little.

Inscription

Roll out purple modelling paste and cut out the inscription of your choice using the FMM Art Deco uppercase tappit set.

Cool Dude & Impression Decorations

Attach the decorations to the dusted wow’s and clouds with water. Add some colour to the dry trainer decorations using the edible pens. Attach the eyes, smiles etc to the yellow circles to make the impressions. Use the black edible pen to add eyebrows, etc (this can only be done once dry). Paint white dots on the eyes to reflect light. Refer to photograph.

Assembling the Cake – Attach all decorations with water or edible glue

Starting at the top slightly to the left attach the large wow/hand controller decoration. Follow the sequence in the photograph as you move down the cake. Attach the decorations with water or royal icing.

Finally secure the inscription on the cake board with water.

The cake is complete!

No Drama Llama Cake Project Guide - 6

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Mummy & Baby Llama Set, FMM Geometrics Set, FMM Essential Shapes, FMM Magical Alphabet & Numbers Uppercase, FMM Straight Frill 9-12, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), FMM Large Piping Bag, FMM Large Piping Nozzle, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, Brown, White, Red, Blue, Orange, Green, & Yellow Modelling Paste, Water & Paintbrush (edible glue if you prefer), 1 tier 6” x 7” cake covered in light blue fondant. 10” cake board covered in light blue fondant edged with green and cream ribbon. Edible Pens: Black, Blue, Green, Red, Orange, Yellow & Blue, Royal Icing & Lolly Stick, Kitchen Knife (small), 3 Cupcakes, Buttercream.

Hints & Tips:

· Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

· To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

· Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

· If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

· Refer to cake picture for reference as you are decorating the cake.

Online video tutorial link: How to Make Fondant Llamas

To Make the Mummy Llamas

1. Roll out brown and white modelling paste. Cut out a large Llama in each colour. Turn 1 of them over and smooth the edged with your finger. Cut out a white and brown small rectangle for each llama to make a rug for their backs. Roll out blue, yellow, orange and red modelling paste and make stripes to decorate to the rugs. Attach the stripe to the rectangles and then attach the rugs to the Llama’s backs with water. Place the decorations to one side.

To Make the Cake & Cupcake Toppers (prepare 24 hours in advance)

2. Roll out brown modelling paste. Cut out 2 brown and white circles using the largest circle from the geometric set. Cut out 2 small white and brown Llama’s. Make a small stripy rug as above and attach to the circle with water. Allow to dry completely (at least 24 hours).

To Make the Circles

3. Roll out green, red, orange, blue and yellow modelling paste. Cut out circles in each colour using the second largest circle with the circle tappit from the essential shapes set. Place the decorations to one side.

To Make the Straight Edge Decoration

4. Roll out red modelling paste in a strip. Cut a straight edge down one side using your knife, this will be placed at the bottom of the cake. Cut out a straight edge frill for the bottom of the cake. See photo for the straight edge frill design used. Place to one side.

To Make the Inscription

5. Roll out orange, yellow, blue, red and green modelling paste. Use the magical letter set to cut out the inscription ‘Best Wishes’ in alternating colours. Place to one side.

Assembling the Cake

6. Attach the large Llamas facing each other on the front centre of the cake.

7. Attach the circles to the top of the cake with water in alternating colours.

8. Secure the straight edge to the bottom of the cake with water.

9. Attach the inscription to the cake board with water. Alternating the colours.

10. Once the Llama’s are completely dry use the edible pens to draw on a face, reins, feet and dots around the rugs on the large and small Llamas

11. Attach the circle decoration to the top of the cake by securing to a lolly stick with royal icing to support it.

Assembling the Cupcakes

12. Pipe a buttercream swirl on top of each cupcake.

13. Stand the cupcake toppers on each cupcake, using the buttercream to secure them in place.

Circus Themed Cake Project Guide - 5

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Decorative Bunting Tappit, FMM Carnival Font Uppercase, FMM Gift Tag Set (Decorative Strips only), FMM Mummy & Baby Hippopotamus, Elephant & Monkey Cutter Sets (Mummy Only), FMM Essential Shapes, FMM Star Cutters, FMM Geometric Set, FMM Multi-Ribbon Cutter, 8 cm round circle cutter, FMM Knife & Scriber tool, FMM Dab-a-Dust (if required), Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, White, Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Green, Brown & Cream Modelling Paste, Water & Paintbrush or Edible glue if you prefer. 2 tier cake: Top Tier - 5” x 5” covered in white fondant. Bottom Tier - 7” x 5” covered in blue fondant. 10” Cake board covered in white. Cakes stacked and dowelled. Pink Edible Dust, Black Edible Pen, Royal Icing, Paper Lolly Sticks, Kitchen Knife, Edible White Paint.

FMM Products can be purchased from https://www.fmmsugarcraft.com

Hints & Tips:

· Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

· To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

· Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

· If the modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

You can view my step by step video tutorial to make my Circus Themed Cake here Circus Cake Tutorial

To Make the Elephant, Lion & Monkey – Prepare 24 hours in advance

ELEPHANT: Roll out green, grey, yellow and blue modelling paste. Cut out a 2.5 cm circle (Geometric Set) with the green modelling paste and a small star using the yellow paste. Cut out 1 large elephant in grey modelling paste and cut out a large ear with the blue modelling paste. Secure the ear to the elephant with water and then secure the star to the circle with water

too. Place to one side and allow it to dry.

MONKEY:Roll out brown, cream and red modelling paste. Cut out a large monkey from the brown paste. Cut out a cream face and cut out an oval shape using the 4thlargest oval on the FMM Essential Tappit. Cut out a small and large red bow using the bows on the gift tag decorative strips. Assemble the monkey securing the decorations with water. Refer to photograph for placement of bows. Roll out green and yellow modelling paste and make the monkey a ball just as we did previously.

LION: Roll orange, yellow (light and dark) and blue modelling paste. Cut out a orange 6 cm circle (geometric set) this will be the lions mane. Cut out a yellow body and head in the darker yellow using the FMM Mummy & Baby Hippopotamus Set. Cut out 2 lighter yellow circles using the 3rdlargest circle on the FMM Essential shapes tappit set. Use a ball tool to add some shape to the centre of the lions ears. Use a modelling tool to emboss lines on the lions mane (refer to photo). Assemble mane, head and body of the lion with water. Attach the 2 small circles to the lions face with water and emboss some dots on each circle. Make a small nose with orange modelling paste. Make a tail with a thin sausage of modelling paste and make a teardrop shape for the end of the tail. Emboss with lines. Cut out a large blue bow with the decorating strip and attach with water just under the lions face. Cut out the second smallest circle with the essential shapes tappit. Cut it in half and attach to the lion and emboss some lines to represent the lions feet. Refer to photo. Place to one side and allow it to dry.

Decorations

BOTTOM TIER: Roll out yellow modelling paste and cut out 28 circles using the 2ndsmallest circle on the essential shapes tappit. Place them to one side. Roll out red modelling paste and cut out 10 4 cm circles (geometric set) place to one side. Roll out red modelling paste and cut out 26 large triangles using the FMM Decorative bunting set. Place them to one side.

TOP TIER: Roll out red modelling paste cut out 7 3 cm strips of paste the same height as the top tier of the cake. Roll out white modelling paste and cut out 7 3 cm strips the height of the cake. Place to one side to firm up a little. Roll out blue modelling paste and cut out a large square 9 cms wide and also the height of the top tier of the cake. Place to one side to dry off a little.

Roll out white modelling paste and cut out an 8 cm round circle. Cut the circle in to quarters. Place 2 quarters at the top of the blue 9 cm shape we cut out above. These are the circus tent curtains. The round edges should face downwards. Refer to the photograph of the front of the tent.

Cut out a red 8 cm circle. Cut it in half and then use the circle cutter to cut in to the semi circles. This is to make red semi circle shapes. These are for the curtains on the front of the cake. Refer to the photograph.

Cut out a white strip of paste and using the kitchen knife cut out 2 long thin triangle shapes. These are for the curtains too. The red strips above and these triangles are being used to make the curtains looked like they are tied back. Refer to the photograph.

Roll out blue modelling paste and cut out 11 large fans using the FMM Decorative Bunting Tappit, place to one side. Roll out yellow modelling paste and cut out 2 small tassels and 11 small fans using the FMM Decorative Bunting Tappit. Attach the small yellow fans to the large yellow fans with water. Place to one side.

Roll out blue modelling paste and cut out a 6 cm circle for the top of the cake. Place to one side.

BUNTING TOPPER: Cut out lots of different coloured bunting using the bunting shapes on the top of the cake. Refer to photo. You will need 14 sets of 2 in the same colour as each flag on the bunting topper requires 2 pieces in the same colour and shape.

INSCRIPTION: Cut out an inscription of your choice using the FMM Carnival Tappit Font. Mine says ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY’.

Assemble The Top Tier

Assemble The Top Tier

The Cake Topper

Assemble the Top Tier

Start in the centre of the top tier. Attach the blue 9cm shape with water. Attach the quarter circles made for the curtains with water too. Attach a red stripe each side of the blue shape, then a white stripe each side. All stripes are attached with water. Continue the red and white stripes all the way round attaching from side to side meeting in the middle at the back.

Attach the blue and yellow fans with water to the top of the top tier of the cake. Starting in the centre of the cake and working from side to side.

Attach the red strips made from the semi circles and the thin white triangular shapes with water on each side of the blue shape. The curtains will now look like they are tied back. Attach a small tassle each side over the join for the tied back curtains.

Draw some eyes and eyebrows on the lion with the edible pen and give it some pink cheeks using the edible dust and a dry paintbrush. Attach to the centre of the blue shape on the top tier of the cake with water. REMEMBER YOUR LION MUST BE DRY!

Assemble the Bottom Tier

Start in the centre of the bottom tier. Attach the large triangle bunting to the top of the bottom tier face down. Attach one at the bottom facing upwards and then place a square shape in the centre. Refer to photograph. Attach a yellow circle between the 3 shapes. Repeat this pattern all the way round the bottom tier. Remember to work each side one at a time and finish in the centre at the back of the cake!

Draw an eye and eyebrow on the elephant with edible pen and just as we did above give the elephant a rosy pink cheek using the edible dust. Attach the elephant to the bottom tier of the cake slightly to the right hand side. Attach the ball on the elephant’s trunk with water too.

Attach the inscription on the cake board attaching with water.

Assemble the Cake Topper

Attach the 6 cm circle to the top centre of the cake with water. Push a paper lolly stick through the centre. Leave plenty of height to attach the monkey! Place a lolly stick in each side of the top tier of the cake. Refer to photograph. Use white cotton to make bunting string between the lolly sticks. Make sure the cotton has a good tension. It should not be floppy. Place a yellow ball of modelling paste at the top of each pole, securing the cotton inside the ball.

Wet the back bunting shapes. Remember you need 2 of the same shape and colour for each flag. Once the shapes are sticky secure them together each side of the cotton. Hold them until you are confident they are secure.

Draw a face on the monkey with the edible pen and don’t forget the pink cheeks as we did on the lion and monkey. Attach the monkey to the lolly stick on the top tier with royal icing then secure the green star ball to the foot.

Add some white dots to the eyes with the white edible paint to the animals eyes.

Your cake is now complete!

Happy Birthday Cake Project Guide - 4

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Happy Birthday Cutter, FMM Child’s Play Tappit, FMM Art Deco, Uppercase Letters, FMM Knife & Scriber Tool, FMM Dab-a-Dust if required, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin. Pink, Orange, Blue, Green & Yellow Modelling Paste, White Fondant, Water & Paintbrush (edible glue if you prefer), Sugarcraft Gun & Disc with medium hole, 6” x 7” 1 tier cake covered in white fondant, board covered in pink fondant and white ribbon. Candle, Sugarcraft Gun, Edible black pen.

Hints & Tips:

  1. · Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  2. · To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  3. · Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  4. · If the modelling paste is sticking to the tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

You can view the video tutorial here Happy Birthday Cake Plaque

1. Roll out green modelling paste. Place the Happy Birthday inscription cutter on top and cut. Place to one side to dry off a little.

2. Roll out pink modelling paste and cut out a 9” wobbly edged circle using the knife and scriber tool. Wet the top of the cake and stick the pink modelling paste on top. Smooth the sides and secure with a little water.

3. Make small threads of modelling paste in different colours to resemble hundreds and thousands. Secure to the top of the cake with water.

4. Roll out each colour of modelling paste and cut out balloons using the Child’s Play Tappit. Leave to one side to dry a little.

5. Roll out white fondant. Place the Happy Birthday Cutter on top and cut round it using the knife and scriber tool. Stick the Happy Birthday inscription on top with water. Place to one side to dry off a little.

6. Roll out brown modelling paste. Using the Art Deco Letters cut out the inscription for the board. Secure to the board with water.

7. Attach the plaque to the cake with water in the front centre.

8. Extrude a string of blue paste from the Sugarcraft gun and secure it around the edge of the plaque with water.

9. Attach the balloons around the plaque with water. Draw small strings from the balloons using the black edible pen.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN WITCH CAKE PROJECT GUIDE - 3

Happy Halloween! We have created a gorgeous Witch Themed Halloween Cake for you to make with our easy to follow tutorial.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Cake Boss Equipment - Flour Sifter with icing sugar in, Fondant Cutter, 20” Rolling Pin, Red Rolling Pin Guides, 9” Rolling Pin with Blue Guides, Fondant Smoother, Star Cutter from the 6 Piece Linzer Cutters, Silicone Prep Mat, Knife Tool and Small Modeling Pick from the Decorating Tool Kit and 9” Cake Lifter. Non Cake Boss Equipment used – 10” round cake drum, halloween mould, 7” round cake baked and ready to cover with fondant, fondant colour purple. Modeling paste colours blue, black, white, orange, green, brown, flesh & beige. Black satin ribbon.

Hints & Tips:

  1. · Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  2. · To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  3. · Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  4. · If the modelling paste is sticking to the tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

You can view the video tutorial here Happy Halloween Witch Cake

Cover The Cake

Lift your cake using your cake lifter and place in the centre of your cake drum. Dust your work surface with icing sugar from your flour sifter and roll out your purple fondant using your 20” rolling pin with the red guides.

Smooth the top of your fondant with your cake smoother.

Cover your cake with the fondant and then trim off the excess with your fondant cutter.

Smooth the sides and top of your cake with your fondant smoother. Then cover your cake board if desired.

Make The Halloween Witch Cake Topper

Use your coloured modeling paste to make a witch cake topper. Make a head, body, arms, hands, legs, hat and shoes. Secure together with water or edible glue. See photograph for reference.

Tip: You may want to use a lolly stick for support in your model and to secure the head in place.


Roll out a thin sausage of orange modeling paste and twist it round your small modeling pick to make ringlets of hair for your witch.


Make a broom with your modeling paste. Use your knife tool to make bristles in your broom head.

Side Decorations

Roll out your green and orange modeling paste with your 9” rolling pin and the blue guides. Cut out stars with your cutter.

Attach the decorations to the side of your cake with a little water. We also made some bats and ghosts with our Halloween mould. Assemble your witch on top of your cake using water or edible glue to attach the arms and legs. Dress your cake and board with your black ribbon.

BABY SHOWER CAKE PROJECT GUIDE - 2

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Cot Cutter Set, FMM Gift Tag, FMM It’s a Girl Cutter, FMM Knife & Scriber tool, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, White, Green & Pink Modelling Paste, White Flower Paste/Gum Paste, Water & Paintbrush (edible glue if you prefer), White ribbon around the bottom of the bottom tier. 5” Scalloped Edge Round Circle Cutter, Royal Icing.

CAKE: 2 tier 6” x 5” and 8” x 5” cake & 11” cake board covered in white fondant edged with pink ribbon. Pink ribbon around the bottom of the top tier.

Hints & Tips:

  1. · Always read the project sheet in full before starting the cake!

  2. · To make modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  3. · Allow the modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to the cake.

  4. · If the modelling paste is sticking to the tools or mat use the FMM Dab-a-Dust for dusting with either cornflour or icing sugar.

Be very careful when steaming decorations not to burn yourself.

You can view the video tutorial here How to Make a Fondant Cot

To Make the Cot (Prepare 48 Hours in Advance)

1. Roll out the white flower paste/gum paste. Cut out the cot panels and leave to dry for 24 hours.

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To Make the Roses

2. Roll out pink modelling paste and cut out 21 large roses and 3 small roses using the decorating strips from the FMM Gift Tag Cutter set. Roll out white modelling paste and cut out 1 small white rose using the small decorating strip. Sit to one side to dry off a little.

To Make the Rose Leaves

3. Roll out green modelling paste and cut out 5 small leaves and 32 large leaves using the decorating strip. Pinch the bottom of each leaf to give it shape. Sit to one side to dry off a little.

To Make the It’s a Girl Inscription

4. Roll out pink modelling paste and cut out the inscription using the It’s a Girl Cutter. Sit to one side to dry off a little.

To Make the Pink Circle

5. Roll out pink modelling paste and cut out a 5” scalloped edged round circle. Using the pointed end of FMM Knife & Scriber tool push small holes in to each scallop (refer to photograph).

To Make the Cot Bedding

6. Roll out white modelling paste 5 mm thick. Using the Knife & Scriber tool cut out a rectangle smaller than the cot base to fit in the cot like a cot mattress. Roll out white modelling paste 2mm thick, using the FMM Knife & Scriber tool cut out a rectangle shape to make a blanket to fit inside the cot. Roll out pink modelling paste 5 mm thick, using the FMM Knife & Scriber tool cut out a small rectangle shape to make a pillow.

Assembling the Cake

7. Secure the pink circle to the top of the cake with water or edible glue.

8. Using water or edible glue attach the roses and leaves around the bottom tier of the cake, spacing them evenly. Note some roses have 2 leaves and some just 1. Refer to photograph.

9. Attach the It’s a Girl inscription on the front of the top tier with water or edible glue.

10.Decorate the cot blanket with the small pink roses and green leaves. Decorate the cot pillow with the white rose and green leaf. Place the mattress in the cot, cover with the cot blanket and place the cot pillow at the top end of the cot.

11.Secure the assembled cot to the top of the cake with royal icing.

FMM FLUFFY CLOUD PROJECT GUIDE - 1

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FMM Fluffy Clouds, FMM Essential Shapes Tappits, FMM Chunky Funky, FMM Smoother, FMM Blossom Set of 3 & Ejector, FMM Flute & Vein Tool, FMM Knife & Scriber Tool, Non Stick Mat & Non Stick Rolling Pin, Red, Yellow, Pink, Green (couple of different shades), Purple, Orange, Blue, Brown & White Modeling Paste, Water & Paintbrush, Rainbow Dust Edible Pen - Black

CAKE: 1 Tier Cake and Board Covered in Light Blue Fondant

HINTS & TIPS

  1. Always read the project sheet in full before starting your cake!

  2. To make your own modelling paste, add a little tylo to your fondant.

  3. Allow your modelling paste shapes to sit and firm up for a short time before attaching to your cake.

  4. If your modelling paste is sticking to your tools or mat use your FMM Dab-a-Dust.


You can view the video tutorial here Fluffy Clouds & More!

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut out various cloud shapes in different shades of green. Cut all the bottoms of the clouds so they have a flat edge with the FMM Knife and Scriber Tool. Place 2 on the work mat. Overlap cloud 2 on cloud 1. Place the cutter for cloud 2 over the top of cloud 2 and cut in to cloud 1 below it. Remove any excess paste. Cloud 1 will now fit neatly in to cloud 2 like a jigsaw puzzle. Continue this with the clouds until there is enough to cover the bottom tier of the cake in shrubs. Attach them to the cake with water.

2. Cut out 1 white cloud using cloud cutter number 4 and attach with water on the front centre of the cake to make a sheep.

3. Cut out a large oval shape using the Essential Shapes Tappits with black modelling paste and attach to the sheep’s body. Cut out 2 of the smallest oval shapes with the Essential Shapes Tappit and attach to the sheep’s head with water for eyes. Roll 2 small balls of paste and attach with water on top of the eyes to make pupils. Roll 2 small pieces of black modeling paste for legs and 2 more for the sheeps ears. Attach with water.

4. Cut out 2 green clouds using cloud cutter number 4. Attach them to the cake with water halfway up your cake.

5. Make 2 tree stumps with brown modelling paste. Use the FMM Knife & Scriber tool to emboss the tree trunks. Attach to the cake with water.

6. Cut out clouds in the shapes of your choice with white modeling paste and attach to the cake with water.

7. Cut out 2 cloud shapes number 5 with white modeling paste and allow to dry overnight.

8. Cut out flower blossoms in various colours and attach to the cake with water. Roll small balls of white paste and place in the centre of the flowers.

9. Roll a thin sausage of red, yellow, pink, green, purple, orange and blue modeling paste. Make them all equal thickness. I always start to roll the sausage with my hand then use my FMM Smoother to achieve an even and smooth finish on my rolls of paste.

10. Curve the red modelling paste sausage in a semi-circle shape. Wet the inside edge with a little water then attach the yellow sausage of modelling paste. Wet the inside then add the next colour and continue until all the rainbow colours have been used. Cut both ends so they are nice and even and allow to dry overnight.

11. Once the rainbow is dry it will stand up. Make 2 small cubes of light blue paste and attach with water to the top of your cake to support the rainbow. Attach the rainbow to the cubes of paste with water then attach the 2 white dry clouds in front at the bottom of each end again using water.

12. Cut out an inscription for the cake with the FMM Chunky Funky font tappits in the colour of your choice and attach to the cake with water.

13. Draw 3 small v shapes on the cake with an edible pen to represent birds.