Cake Design Made Simple: The Wedding Dress
Rachael Teufel
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2:03
- In-depth Instruction; over 242 mins
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Getting Inspired
6:58
Meet Rachael and start a discussion about different decorating mediums and design considerations.
Designing the Cake
14:57
Rachael walks you through designing your cake from sketching wedding gown designs to clearly communicating with clients.
Making the Decorations
37:03
Create fashionable satin and tulle textures with Rachael's step-by-step instruction. You'll also learn to make gum paste sequins, color pearls and shape flower blossoms.
Carving & Icing
38:14
Learn to carve and crumb coat your cake's bodice and skirt. Rachael also shows you how to add movement by creating waves!
Assembling the Skirt
21:40
Build a realistic skirt by draping "fabric" strips in a way that suggests movement with Rachael's expert advice and attention to detail.
Assembling the Bodice
15:19
Build beautiful cake bodices by adding binding to the seams and a modeling chocolate cover. Rachael will show you how attention to detail pays off.
Adding Embellishments
29:53
Add a satin ribbon, stitching lines, blossom flowers and rhinestones inspired by dress designs. Rachael will show you how to replicate the details that make each dress -- and cake -- unique.
Event-Encompassing Designs
26:56
Find inspiration in event-specific design details. Make feathers and ribbon roses or use monograms and invitations to add personalization to any cake.
Decorating with Lace
28:49
Decorate using the exact lace pattern from a bride's gown. Rachael takes wedding cakes to the next level by decorating with custom lace designs and rustic burlap textures.
Ruching & Bows
21:39
Rachael shows you how to achieve a ruching effect with easy-to-follow instructions. You'll be adding fashionable ribbons and bows in no time.
Description
With cake artist Rachael Teufel as your guide, you’ll learn how to make wedding dress cakes that cater to modern brides looking for one-of-a-kind designs. Whether it’s replicating a dress with carved cake and embellishments made from gum paste and modeling chocolate, or drawing inspiration from the gown, invitation and more, Rachael will show you the best way to deliver a bit of marital bliss one piece at a time. Along the way, you’ll learn to texture modeling chocolate to resemble the most fashion-forward bridal fabrics and form tiny sequins and blossoms to emulate fine details.
Rachael Teufel
Rachael Teufel was a physical therapist before she discovered cakes as a creative outlet. In 2006 Rachael started her own company, Intricate Icings Cake Design. Today her work is nationally recognized. She's been featured on the "Food Network Challenge" TV show as well as in top-tier publications such as Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings and The Knot. Rachael was also named one of the top pastry pros in the country by Martha Stewart Weddings.
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