When I heard that my friend Etty Van Urk, aka Cake Dutchess, was creating ultra high quality, solid steel modelling tools, I could not have been more excited. Even as someone that doesn’t model all that often, it was obvious watching other modellers, that there was a huge gap in the market for strong, quality tools. When Etty listed the project on Kickstarter, I didn’t… Read More »Product Review: Cake Tools by Cake Dutchess
I like to model from time to time, no not the ‘Zoolander’ kind, the rolly, squishy, make stuff kind. And when I heard my friend Etty Van Urk, the Cake Dutchess herself had made her very own Modelling Paste, I just had to check it out! I bought myself a tub of it to play with, and I have to say, as someone that normally… Read More »Product Review: Cake Dutchess Modelling Paste
[lt_recipe name=”Modelling Chocolate” servings=”400g (14oz)” prep_time=”60M” total_time=”60M” difficulty=”Takes Practice” print=”yes” image=”https://www.vivalabuttercream.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Modelling-Chocolate.jpg” ingredients=”375 grams (13oz) White Chocolate Any brand, although Candy Melts may require more Corn Syrup);1/3 cup Karo Light Corn Syrup” ]Melt the white chocolate in the microwave, using short bursts so as not to burn the chocolate. Mix till smooth, and allow to cool slightly. Warm the corn syrup as well, and let it… Read More »Modelling Chocolate
Through dangers untold, and hardships unnumbered, I have fought my way here to the castle, beyond the Goblin City, to take back the child that you have stolen. My will is as strong as yours, and my kingdom as great. You have no power over me. Labyrinth is in my opinion one of the greatest movies ever made, and it certainly played a big part… Read More »The Making of “Labyrinth Mural Cake”
For such a long time, I’ve wanted to make a Sugar Shoe. The main hitch was, I’m not really a high heel kinda fan. If I HAVE to wear shoes, they’re usually sand shoes, and not really the sort of thing you want to create in sugar! I am however, a massive lover of all things nature and fantasy, so I thought “ooh! Pixie Shoe!… Read More »Creating a Pixie Shoe