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Watch Mish make her Polka Dot Hat cake in just one minute!
Highlights
Hand-picked highlights from the full tutorial for those in a rush!
1. covering the dummy
In this lesson, Mish shows you how to cover a dummy cake in sugarpaste and how to smooth the edges for a nice sharp finish.
2. Stencilling spots
To get the polka dot effect, Mish attaches the polka dot mesh stencil to the cake then covers it in a layer of royal icing which is then scraped off using a smoother.
3. Stenciling fabric
Mish uses the same technique as before to apply the polka dot effect to the edible fabric.
4. Making the sugar hat
In this lesson, Mish shows you how to create a hat topper by covering a millinery sinamay fascinator base hat former in sugarpaste.
5. Making quick peonies
In this lesson, Mish shows you the technique to making each size of peony petal.
6. Wiring the peony petals
Mish wires up the petals using florist tape and dental floss. Dental floss is used to keep the wires tight and stop them spinning but also allow for some flexibility.
7. Making fabric effect roses
Mish shows you a very quick way of making beautiful roses for your cakes.
8. Making realistic leaves
In this lesson, Mish uses a standard leaf cutter to get the shape of the leaves then uses a veiner to get the texture.
9. Attaching the ruffles
In this lesson, Mish pleats the edible fabric and attaches it to the side of the cake. Another sheet of edible fabric is then used to cover the hat.
10. Adding the flowers
Time to bring it all together by adding the flower.
11. Other ideas
Some other ideas to inspire your own designs.
12. Pro lesson
Here, Mish talks about the ins and outs of selling a cake like this.
Polka Dot Hat Cake Tutorial
Learn how to make this amazing Polka Dot Hat cake with Mish Pattison!
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to…
- Cover dummy cakes,
- Use stenciling techniques,
- Make a molded edible hat topper,
- Make edible sugar flowers,
- and much, much more
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