By holding it up in front of the skewer, you can determine if the shape and scale are correct. I shape a head from green fondant/ gum paste mix. You want the position to be as straight as possible. The same glue is then used to firmly attach the shell to the back of the turtle.Īt this point, the support skewer is carefully pressed down the center of the torso. I use edible glue (made of gum paste and warm water) to secure down the torso and legs. When the torso, legs and shell are ready, decide the best position for them on the base. Beige strips are cut and attached with water to the legs.īrown squares are shaped and defined for the knee pads. Put the skewer to the side for now.īefore securing the torso and legs of the character to my base, I finish a few clothing details. After holding the skewer up to the torso and measuring, I cut the bottom to the proper length using a wire cutter. For this measuring process, I place the torso at the edge of my counter and hold the skewer down in front of it until I find the right length. It is important to measure the skewer so the part sticking out the top will go through 2/3 of the character’s head. I will leave enough length to attach the head. After the torso is attached to the base, this skewer will be inserted in the torso. Use a toothpick to indent the detailed pattern on the turtle shell.Īt this point, I measure my wooden support skewer. Use your hands and a fondant smoother to create the shell shape. Distress some dents with a toothpick.Ĭolor fondant a tan/green for the shell next. Roll out a thin sheet of yellow fondant and use a toothpick to outline the shape of the torso.Ĭut out the yellow breast plate and indent the details with a rolling cutter or toothpick.Īttach the breast plate with water or edible glue. Use your tool to create creases in the sides of each leg to give the illusion that they are bent. The other leg will be shaped into a bent under pose. Shape one leg as shown in an upward kneeling pose. Leonardo will be in a crouching position. Shape two smaller green balls of fondant to form the legs. Using your hands and a fondant smoother, create a stable torso and neck. I custom color mine with gel colors to match all the parts of the character I am working on. Roll a mix of 60 percent fondant and 40 percent gum paste into a large ball. I hope these photos provide insight into the construction method for a complex, detailed character like Leonardo! I was able to take photos during the creation of this one. In making custom cake toppers, I get many requests for popular characters. With a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie coming out soon, it seemed like a good time to share this tutorial.
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