What You Will Need
- Sugar paste in various colors
- A small rolling pin
- Edible glue
- A selection of sculpting tools
- Cornstarch or icing sugar for dusting
Step 1: Preparing the Sugar Paste
Start by kneading the sugar paste until it becomes pliable. Divide it into smaller portions and add food coloring to achieve the desired skin tone and clothing colors for your baby figurine.
Step 2: Shaping the Body
Take a small piece of the colored sugar paste and roll it into a ball. This will be the base of your baby figurine. Flatten the ball slightly to create the body shape, keeping in mind that babies have larger heads compared to their bodies.
Step 3: Sculpting the Head
Take another piece of sugar paste and shape it into a smaller ball. Attach it to the body using edible glue and blend the seam carefully. Use sculpting tools to add facial features such as eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. Remember to keep the proportions and details realistic.
Step 4: Adding Arms and Legs
To create the arms and legs, take small amounts of sugar paste and roll them into thin sausages. Attach them to the body using edible glue, making sure to shape them realistically. Use smaller balls of sugar paste to form hands and feet, attaching them securely to the ends of the limbs.
Step 5: Creating Clothing and Accessories
Get creative with the clothing and accessories for your sugar baby. Roll out different colored sugar paste and cut out shapes for clothing, such as little dresses or onesies. Use edible glue to attach them to the body. Sculpt additional details like bows, hats, or toys to personalize your figurine.
Step 6: Allowing Time for Drying
Once you are satisfied with the final appearance of your sugar baby, set it aside to dry. This will typically take 24-48 hours, depending on the size and thickness of your figurine.
Your Adorable Sugar Baby is Ready!
After allowing sufficient drying time, your sugar baby figurine is now ready to adorn your cake! Carefully place it on top, or use it as a standalone decoration for cupcakes or other sweet treats. Remember to handle it with care as sugar paste can be delicate.
Creating sugar babies with sugar paste is a delightful and rewarding cake decorating technique. With a bit of practice and creativity, you can make these adorable figurines that will surely impress your friends and family at any celebration. So, grab your sugar paste and sculpting tools, and let your imagination run wild!