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1. Creating the stand
Using a hula hoop and a wooden base, Paul gets creative to create the hoop stand to frame the Santa bust.
2. Adding the Garland
Time to start adding the garland decorations.
3. Layering the head
It is now time to get the cake out and add the layers for what will become Santa’s head.
4. Sculpting the facial features
The facial features are so important for Santa’s face. Learn how to create the pronounced features with Paul’s easy to follow tuition.
5. Shaping the bust
Using dummy cake and rice krispie treats, Paul now creates the bust. This can be done using cake with suitable dowelling and support. Paul then covers the cake with a layer of ganache.
6. Creating the hat shape
Using more rice krispie treats, Paul adds the shape for the Santa hat.
7. Icing the cake
Now all the shapes are in place, it is time to cover the cake. There are a lot of shapes to cover so just take it one step at a time.
8. Painting the eyes and skin
It is now time to start on some of the detailed work. Paul gives Santa his personality as he paints on the eyes and skin tone.
9. Finishing touches
Paul finishing off with some final painting and the all important finishing touches.
10. Other Ideas
Paul adds some suggestions and ideas to use the skills learned in this tutorial for other designs.
11. PRO Lesson
Time for our Pro members to hear Paul’s pricing suggestions for this cake.
Santa Garland Cake Tutorial by Paul Bradford
Join Paul as he creates this epic festive design which would be a show-stopper at any Christmas display. Using a hula hoop, Paul gets creative to create the garland shape to frame the Santa bust just perfectly.
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to…
- Make a large hoop stand
- Create a Christmas bauble garland
- Make a Santa bust using mixed mediums
- Sculpting Santa’s face and beard
- and lots, lots more
Christmas Garland History
The tradition of Christmas garland can be traced back to ancient Rome, where people would decorate their homes with evergreen boughs during the Saturnalia festival. These boughs were believed to represent everlasting life and fertility.
In the Middle Ages, Christians began to use garlands to decorate their churches during the Christmas season. These garlands were often made of holly, ivy, and mistletoe, which were all plants that were associated with fertility and good luck.
By the 19th century, Christmas garlands had become a popular decoration in homes all over the world. Today, garlands are still used to decorate homes, churches, and businesses during the Christmas season. They are a symbol of the joy and festivity of the season.
Some interesting facts about Christmas garlands:
- The world’s longest Christmas garland was created in 2014 in the city of Kyiv, Ukraine. It measured over 11 miles long.
- The most expensive Christmas garland was made in 2010 by a jeweller in London. It was made of 18-karat gold and featured over 1,000 diamonds.
- Christmas garlands have been used in a variety of movies and TV shows, including “Home Alone,” “Elf,” and “The Polar Express.”
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