Need help in standing figurine

Dear Cake decorators,

I am planning to make a standing ‘Upsy Daisy’ cake for my daughters B day. She is very crazy about ‘In the night Garden’. If I make legs with fondant and give support only to legs, will it stand the weight of cake (the body)? So far I have made only figure toppers, so kind of worries if the cake with topple and fall. Any help appreciated. Thanks a lot for reading my post.

Thanks a lot,

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2 Replies

Prima Cakes and Cookies - Jennifer replied almost 11 years ago

I am not sure if you buy classes from Craftsy or not but there is a class on there that show structure for sculpted cakes. This may be handy for you

http://www.craftsy.com/class/advanced-cake-sculpting-bobblehead-cakes/146?ct=sbqii-sqjuweho-qbb&ctp=146,43

I would use metal supports for the legs and have a wood base at the bottom of the body to support the cake.
Good Luck!

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Xclusive replied almost 11 years ago

Supporting only the legs, will not be sufficient to hold up the weight of the cake. in addition to the weight of the cake , you also have to take into consideration, the weight of the icing that is going on the cake.

Best you take a crafty class as Jennifer suggested, it will help you a lot!

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