My cake showcases the fun, frolic and splendour of the carnival in the colours and also in the techniques. The cake is a result of many techniques coming together – stencilling, embossing and hand painting.
The face is made with gum paste. The butterfly mask is an outcome of 3 levels. First with gum paste, then tiny fondant sausages to make the design and then a very thin layer of flower paste to cover the entire butterfly. The design was embossed slowly and gently with soft brushes. The feathers are individually made and airbrushed.
The dragons are completely hand crafted, hand painted and dusted.
All the techniques and different mediums (gum paste, fondant, royal icing and wafer paper) have come together to make this splendid piece!