Sculpted Dog Cake
Elisa Strauss
Class Preview
- In-depth Instruction; over 240 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction & Templates
4:43
Meet your instructor, Elisa Strauss, and learn about the templates you will be using to construct your sculpted dog cake.
Sugar Decorations
14:12
Your canine cake creation starts with the making of a personalized dog tag made out of sugar, of course!
Building the Dog Body & Head
27:26
Learn to stack the body and add support into your cake as you build your pup from the tail up. Elisa takes you step by step through the process of creating the head, too.
Sculpting the Body
28:05
Shape the hind legs and torso as you carve in the details and add even more support.
Sculpting the Head
12:41
It's time to shape the head and add the details that will come through after you cover the head in fondant. Elisa shows you how to crumb coat this unique shape.
Customizing Fur
30:35
The fur will be flying as Elisa demonstrates how to recreate the coats of a number of breeds, including Dalmatian, Chinese crested, Pomeranian and of course Labradoodle.
Covering the Head in Fondant
15:02
Learn how to texture and then drape the fondant over the sculpted head and seal in the cake to maximize moistness.
Covering the Body in Fondant
16:22
Elisa will demonstrate how to wrap the body in fondant, blend the seams and cover the top.
Assembling the Cake
34:11
Follow Elisa's step-by-step approach to assembly, add legs, attach the head and add even more textured fur detailing, and your cake will be sitting up -- and staying -- in no time.
The Final Details
56:07
Your cake really comes alive as you add the nose, mouth and eyes, use dust to bring out the textured details and add shading, create the collar and add fluffy ears and a tail.
Description
Unleash your creativity with this Craftsy class from famed cake designer and author Elisa Strauss. Sculpt a 3-D cake of any breed of dog or cute furry creature you’d like. With Elisa’s help, if you can dream it, you can build it. Elisa will guide you through the process as you stack and carve your cake, adding in support and details along the way. Learn how to personalize your pooch by adding textured fondant “fur,” facial features and a collar with personalized dog tags. Elisa even includes her own recipes to make a cake your friends and clients will love for their next birthday party, as a groom’s cake on their special day, or for any occasion to honor a dog lover!
Elisa Strauss
Confetti Cakes owner and founder Elisa Strauss is a former Ralph Lauren designer turned award-winning cake artist. Her cakes have appeared on the Today show, The View, the Food Network's Extreme Cake Challenge and Sex and the City. Elisa's work also has been featured in the pages of InStyle, Marie Claire, Elle, Vogue, Modern Bride and many more. In 2008, she was selected one of the 10 best pastry chefs in America by Pastry Art and Design magazine.
Bonus materials available after purchase