Baby Shoes: Step by Step
Sharon Wee
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- In-depth Instruction; over 198 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
The Sole
12:31
Meet cake artist Sharon Wee and preview the adorable baby shoe cake toppers you'll make in class. Then get started! Gain familiarity cutting out basic -- and more complex -- shapes using templates as Sharon demonstrates the essential step of crafting the sole of a shoe.
Flip-Flops
19:20
Apply the skills you learned in Lesson 1 to make a pair of tiny, colorful flip-flops -- perfect for a beach-themed cake! Sharon shows you how to stencil patterns onto the base of the shoe before adding curved straps topped with handmade bows and blossoms.
Slippers
22:08
Start adding more complexity to your shoe designs by creating two pairs of charming animal-themed slippers. Practice cutting out and attaching the slipper's closed toe. Then, discover Sharon's simple techniques for shaping bunny ears and molding a lion's face and mane.
Flats
25:10
Learn how to dress up any cake as Sharon shows you how to handcraft two adorable styles of dressy flats. See how to create a sparkling, two-toned glitter shoe with a delicate ankle strap. You'll also make sweet lace-covered flats embellished with simple bows and finished with a pearl shimmer.
Sneakers
29:55
Expand your repertoire to include girls' and boys' sneakers! Sharon offers step-by-step instruction on everything from shaping a grooved sole and crafting the textured, three-piece upper, to forming laces tied in a bow. In addition, you'll get expert tips on making your own custom templates.
Work Boots
26:17
Discover Sharon's innovative techniques for creating miniature work boots that are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Learn how to construct a thick, knobby tread and heel before styling the boots with two-toned laces and rows of decorative stitch marks.
Rain Boots
15:49
Make a darling pair of rain boots that will complement your cakes -- rain or shine! Sharon shows you how to form a grooved tread and small heel, then paint on a lovely floral design. Plus, find out how to finish the look with a glossy sheen.
Indoor Boots
28:09
Explore a variety of textures as you work on sweet indoor boots resembling a fox, mouse and bear. In the process, you'll discover the secret to creating furry textures -- perfect for the tufted rim of a boot or an animal's face -- and you'll learn Sharon's simple method for achieving a felted look.
Knitted Booties
18:04
Learn how to create a pair of knitted booties with Sharon's guidance. Practice mixing royal icing to the right consistency and piping it onto the shoe. Then add realistic-looking buttons for a charming embellishment. Running short on time? Sharon offers a time-saving variation with similar results.
Description
Learn to make baby shoe cake toppers using basic tools, simple materials and the included templates. Cake artist Sharon Wee will teach you all the techniques for making these sweet little shoes fun and easy. Start with how to create a basic baby shoe sole. Then, find out how to build on this foundation and create colorful flip-flops, animal-themed slippers, sparkling flats, fun sneakers, all kinds of boots and even knitted booties. Along the way, you’ll learn versatile techniques for finishing your baby shoe toppers and more with stenciled patterns, lovely lace, hand painting, amazing textures and adorable bows.
Sharon Wee
Sharon Wee is an Australian cake artist whose work has been featured in Cosmo Bride, Modern Wedding and Bride to Be magazines. She is also the author of Adorable Cakes for All Occasions. Sharon teaches cake decorating classes around the world, as well as on Craftsy. Through her business, Sharon Wee Creations, she specializes in clean and simple wedding cake designs, as well as fanciful figurines.
Bonus materials available after purchase