Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network February 2015 | Page 10

Step 2: My plastic doll’s head was hollow so I have filled it with fondant and placed it in a disposable container as the former for my mould. I have put a Step 1: thin layer of fondant in the bottom of the container Moulds are great if you don’t have the time or skill and attached the doll’s to hand model a face. If head firmly to this base. you can’t find a mould that (Tip - Choose a container suits your taste consider that is just slightly bigger making a custom mould than your piece so you yourself using pouring don’t waste your moulding material) silicone or casting gel. Dust the mould with corn flour. Using flesh coloured fondant mixed with tylose push fondant firmly into Step 3: the mould and place in Follow the instructions of the freezer for approx 5 your moulding material, I minutes. This helps your used Pinkysil that cured in fondant retain it’s shape a couple of hours, some as you remove it from the mould. moulds cure overnight. Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: You have a brief window of time to adjust features when the face is fresh out of the mould. I have used a soft rubber modelling tool to make the lips and nose more defined. I have also adjusted the jawline with my hands. Set aside to dry. This may take a few days depending on weather and the size of your mould. Once your face is dry stick it to half a styrofoam ball with a wooden dowel inserted into the foam. You can use royal icing or hot glue here. The foam completes the shape of the head without adding too much weight. Prepare your dry colours to be used for make-up and shading on the face. I have used shaved pastels mixed with corn flour. Start with your lighter colours and apply blush, eye shadow and lip colour with soft, dry brushes. Step 4: