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Fondant Figurines & Custom Cake Toppers

byShweta SomaiyaIn-person workshops in Mumbai Metropolitan AreaStarts from8,500 Per Student (1 Day Course)View full gallery

From adorable animal friends to personalized character figurines, bring your celebration theme to life with detailed, hand-modeled fondant art.

This cute jungle-themed cake is a double-barrel design, which requires special structural support. I share my tips for dowelling and using sturdy fillings to ensure your tall cakes are stable.

Watch the assembly of this adorable jungle-themed cake. I demonstrate how to place fondant leaves and cute, handcrafted animal toppers to create a lively and balanced design.

Want to create that trendy textured teddy bear? This quick tutorial shows my hack for getting that fluffy, fur-like texture on fondant using a simple comb tool.

Learn how to make a sturdy bunting banner for your cakes. This tutorial covers creating the fondant flags and securing them with wire and paper straws so they stay perfect during transport.

This baby boy naming ceremony cake features several handmade fondant elements, from the baby in a bassinet to the tiny shoes and crown. It's all about creating those special, personalized details.

Here is the final assembly of a sweet baby shower cake. I show how to place the fondant teddies, laundry line, and other cute toppers onto the watercolor ganache base.

Creating a realistic baby topper is easier than you think with the right mould and technique. I'll walk you through using the mould, adding color with dusts, and painting the fine details.

Making a powerful Hulk hand topper is all about shaping and detailing. This tutorial shows how to form the fist and use tools to create realistic knuckles and texture before dusting.

For this badminton-themed cake, I crafted everything from the player figurine to the rackets and shuttlecock from fondant. This video shows the step-by-step process for making the sports equipment.

Here's a throwback to one of my most popular hacks: creating a 3D fondant football. This method uses individual fondant pieces on a styrofoam ball for a perfect shape every time.

About Fondant Artistry: Characters & Toppers

When sculpting figures like animals or characters, I always mix a small amount of tylose powder into the fondant before I begin. This is the secret to keeping your toppers sturdy and upright, ensuring they hold their shape perfectly even in humid weather—so your centerpieces stay vibrant and intact from the moment they are placed until the last slice is served.

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