I did an ice skate, posted below. I didn’t attempt to stand the skate up. Placed skate on it’s side, as this was easier for me. As for the blade, I to had trouble. I eventually attached gumpaste to a piece of stiff cardboard. You couldn’t see it on the cake. Hope this helps.
Ice Skate Cake – Cake by June – CakesDecor
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