Fashion-Inspired Fondant
Joshua John Russell
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- In-depth Instruction; over 137 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
6:40
Meet your instructor, Joshua John Russell, and learn how fashion fabrics can be the inspiration for your fondant creations.
Tools
8:14
Joshua leads a discussion on the tools and equipment you'll need for class to create your fashionable, textured fondant.
The Design Process
11:37
Learn how to sketch your inspiration into a plan for your cake as Joshua shows you how to use a texture mat and patchwork cutters or create freehanded texture using simple tools.
Lace Design
25:15
Learn how to make a custom silicone mold from a piece of lace so that you can reproduce it in fondant to add beautiful lace appliqués to your cakes.
Using Lace Molds
34:28
Joshua will demonstrate how to use the custom silicone molds as well as how to pipe fondant to add even more detail to your lace appliqués!
Quilting Pattern
18:28
Make your fondant look like quilted tweed using a texture mat and a stitching tool and then add pearl buttons for a tufted effect!
Accessories
19:42
Learn to make your own piping gel and create beautiful, lifelike feathers from rice paper.
Putting It All Together
12:06
Put the finishing touches on your fabulous creation as you add decorative boards, glitter paint and more!
If you love fancy fabrics and couture creations, bring your taste for fashion to the dessert table with this class from renowned cake artist Joshua John Russell. Your favorite designer handbag, lacy frock, or feathered hat could become the inspiration for your next cake. In Fashion-Inspired Fondant, you’ll learn about the design process and how to turn your sketches and ideas into tasty reality. The lace, textures, feathers, and pearls you make will all be edible.
Joshua John Russell
Joshua John Russell is an Atlanta cake artist and popular instructor. He's also the star of the YouTube series "Man About Cake." He learned baking and pastry arts at Johnson & Wales University, but his elegant and detailed cake designs are all his own. A finalist in "Last Cake Standing," he has appeared on the "Food Network Challenge" 15 times, showing the world cake artistry that is by turns ornate, over-the-top and seriously cool.
Bonus materials available after purchase