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Highlights
Here we have carefully selected the key parts from the entire tutorial and condensed it into an 13 min long video. More than enough to get you started without taking too much time.
1. The design
Paul talks us through his design ideas as well as show us how to make the templates used to create the various shapes. The templates are available for download too, if you want to keep things nice and easy.
2. Carving the body
Paul shows us how to carve a shell shape from lovely chocolate mud cake using a long serrated knife. He then covers it in ganache, in preparation for covering it.
3. Carving the head
Paul follows the same steps as before but this time with the head.
4. Building up the face
Paul uses a sausage of sugarpaste to form the eye sockets and other features of the turtles face before covering the cake.
5. Covering the body
In this lesson, Paul shows us how to cover the body and shell by using the templates for guidance.
6. Decorating the board
Paul shows us a simple but great way to paint the board to create a lovely ocean feel.
7. Painting the head and body
Paul now focuses on painting the shell using various dusts mixed together to create lovely warm tones.
8. Painting the shell
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9. making the flippers
Paul rolls out thick pieces of sugarpaste and then uses his own templates to cut out the flippers.
10. Painting the spots
Paul now adds the famous spots using brown tones and tries to put them on fairly randomly.
11. Painting the mouth
Paul focuses on the mouth and tries to make it as cute as possible.
12. Adding the eyes
Paul adds the eyes with large pieces of sugarpaste and then paints them. He also adds sausages of sugarpaste to give it cute eyebrows. Then it’s a just a case of giving it a spray (one it’s all dry enough) and we’re done!
13. Other ideas
Here Paul shares some other ideas you can try your hand at when making this cake. We’re sure you have some of your own great ideas and we’d love to see what you come up with.
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14. Pro lesson
In this lesson, Paul shares some insider information about the cost to make this cake, as well as pricing, portions and other vital information for any professional cake designer.
Sea Turtles: Ancient Mariners of the Deep
Sea turtles are some of the most fascinating and ancient creatures on Earth. They have been around for over 100 million years and have adapted to thrive in the ocean’s depths.
A Remarkable Journey:
- Migration: Sea turtles undertake epic migrations, traveling thousands of miles across the open ocean to feed and breed. They use the Earth’s magnetic field and the stars to navigate their way.
- Nesting: Female sea turtles return to the same beach where they were born to lay their eggs. They dig nests in the sand and deposit their eggs, which hatch after about two months.
- Hatchlings: The baby turtles, called hatchlings, face many dangers as they make their way to the sea. They are preyed upon by birds, fish, and other animals.
Unique Adaptations:
- Flippers: Sea turtles have powerful flippers that allow them to swim gracefully through the water.
- Shell: Their shells provide protection from predators and help them regulate their body temperature.
- Lungs: Sea turtles can hold their breath for a long time, allowing them to dive deep in search of food.
Threats and Conservation:
- Habitat Loss: Loss of nesting beaches and feeding grounds due to coastal development is a major threat to sea turtles.
- Bycatch: Sea turtles are often caught as bycatch in fishing nets, which can injure or kill them.
- Pollution: Plastic pollution can entangle sea turtles and block their digestive systems.
Conclusion:
Sea turtles are magnificent creatures that have survived for millions of years. However, they are now facing serious threats from human activities. Protecting sea turtles and their habitats is essential for the health of our oceans and the planet.
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