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1. Structuring the eyeball
Due to the setting time, Emma Jayne gets started by creating the eye-ball shapes.
2. Painting the eyeball
The detail on these eyes is stunning. In this lesson the eyeballs are painted to great effect.
3. Building the bust
Every cake needs a solid foundation and in this lesson Emma Jayne puts together a solid structure for the design.
4. Building the facial structure
Now its time to get started on the face where time is spent ensuring that the shape and structure are correct before adding the features.
5. Adding the facial features
Now to Emma Jayne’s favourite part, adding the facial features.
6. Adding the eyebrows and lips
In this lesson Emma Jayne’s adds more facial features.
NOTE: due to a camera malfunction on the original shoot, Emma Jayne kindly shot this lesson in her own studio.
7. Making the teeth
It’s now time to make our elf’s teeth. Emma Jayne creates each tooth individually to create the classic elf look!
8. Positioning the teeth
The teeth are now added to the face to start to bring the facial features to life.
9. Molding the lower lip and chin
Emma Jayne now creates the intricate details and old man looking jaw line.
10. Texturing the lower lip and eyebrows
Adding the texture to the lower lip and eyebrows adds another stage to bringing the elf’s face to life.
11. Building up the body area
Using tin foil Emma Jayne now builds out the body and bust shapes.
12. Covering the neck area
It is now time to cover the neck area with a layer of flesh coloured modelling chocolate.
Just repeat the process to cover the remainder of the bust.
PART 2 TO FOLLOW NEXT THURSDAY
Christmas Elf Cake Tutorial – PART 1
The eagerly awaited Christmas Elf cake tutorial by the amazing Emma Jayne has finally arrived, and its been worth the wait. Everyone loves the Christmas Elf, but you will agree that the detail on this design takes a Christmas Cake to another level.
Emma Jayne’s attention to detail and the mesmerising detail on the eyes make this a must for any aspiring cake artist. There is nothing to fear in having a go at this design as Emma Jayne explains everything in great detail.
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to…
- Create an internal structure
- Create a sculpted face to scale
- Add realistic sculpted facial features
- Create very realistic deep eyes
- Adding detailed clothes
- and much, much more
The Story of the Christmas Elf
Once upon a time, there was a Christmas elf named Jingle who lived at the North Pole with Santa Claus and all of the other elves. Jingle was a very special elf because he was in charge of making sure that all of the children in the world received their presents on Christmas Eve.
Every year, Jingle would work very hard to make sure that all of the presents were made and wrapped perfectly. He would also help Santa Claus load the sleigh and get it ready for its journey around the world.
On Christmas Eve, Jingle would be so excited that he could hardly sleep. He would get up early in the morning and help Santa Claus get ready for his big night. He would then jump into the sleigh and fly off with Santa Claus to deliver presents to all of the children in the world.
Jingle loved his job and he was always very happy to see the joy on the faces of the children when they received their presents. He knew that he was making a difference in the world and that was what made him so happy.
One year, Jingle was so busy making presents that he forgot to make a present for himself. Santa Claus noticed this and he decided to make a special present for Jingle. He made Jingle a beautiful new sleigh that was all his own. Jingle was so happy with his new sleigh that he cried tears of joy.
Jingle continued to work hard every year to make sure that all of the children in the world received their presents on Christmas Eve. He was a true Christmas elf and he loved his job more than anything else in the world.
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