Character Modeling with Sugar Paste
A hands-on cake-decorating course focused on sculpting characters and figures from sugar paste (fondant). You'll learn the techniques used to get clean proportions, believable expressions, and edible details that actually hold their shape.
What you'll learn
- Colour and condition sugar paste for sculpting
- Build a character figure with correct proportions
- Add facial features and fine detail that survive transport
- Finish and present a completed cake topper
Curriculum
Suggested pace: 3 weeks- 1
Coloring and conditioning
Week 1Color and condition sugar paste so it holds detail without cracking.
- 2
Building correct proportions
Week 1Build a character figure with proportions that actually read as a character, not a blob.
- 3
Facial features and detail
Week 2Add facial features and fine detail that survive handling and transport.
- 4
Finishing the topper
Week 3Finish and present a completed cake topper ready to sit on a real cake.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any experience for this?
Some prior experience with the fundamentals is recommended before starting.
Is this live, or can I go at my own pace?
Self-paced. There's no fixed class time — the weekly pace above is only a suggestion to help you plan.
What happens right after I enroll?
The course appears immediately in My courses, and the first module unlocks straight away.
Do I lose access if I don't finish right away?
No — once you're enrolled, the course stays in My courses and you can pick it back up any time.
