FONDANT FIGURINE SCULPTING: Edible Characters for Cakes and Display

FONDANT FIGURINE SCULPTING: Edible Characters for Cakes and Display

Fondant figurine sculpting sits at the intersection of baking and fine art. Whether you are drawn to the idea of placing a tiny sleeping dragon atop a birthday cake or creating a detailed bride and groom for a wedding tier, this book walks through the full process from soft dough to finished character . Inside, readers will find coverage of materials and tools, foundational shaping techniques, color mixing and painting methods , and step-by-step approaches to building both simple and complex figures. Topics range from animal shapes and human proportions to structural support, drying methods, and surface detailing that brings characters to life. The techniques covered are accessible for those approaching figurine sculpting for the first time , while the detail in later chapters gives more experienced decorators material to expand their practice. Subjects include: choosing and conditioning modeling pastes, core sculpting shapes and how they combine, building animal and human forms, facial features, hands, and expressive details, painting and finishing with edible color , and storing and transporting finished figures . This is an independent publication, not affiliated with any brand or professional organization. Riley Stone is a pen name. Readers will find the book covers both creative and practical aspects of the craft with clarity and depth. Illustrations in this volume are printed in black and white.