Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network November 2018 Cake! Magazine | Page 28

Step 2:
Step 1:
For the purpose of this
tutorial I’m using cake
dummies but the same
process applies to
ganached cakes. At this
stage keep the two cakes
separate, we’ll stack them
later. The bow will take a day
or two to dry so we’ll
start with that first. Add
some tylose to the green
fondant and mix it in
well. Using the x-acto
knife, cut out a rectangle
approximately 12cm x
5cm (3mm thickness).
Step 5: To create a pleat in the
bow loop, first fold the
edges down (as shown).
Step 11:
For the middle of the
bow, cut out a rectangle
approximately 7cm x
2.5cm (3mm thickness). To make this bow look
as realistic as possible,
we need to create some
more movement. First
fold the rectangle in half,
lengthways. Then fold the
top and bottom back to
create a pleat-like fold.
Apply a little sugar glue to
the back of the strip and
wrap it around the middle
of the bow.
Step 13: Step 14: Step 15:
Step 16:
Secure the ends at the
back of the back of the
bow. Pop the bow aside and
allow it to dry for a day or
two. For the tails of the bow,
Create pleats in the other
cut out two rectangles
end by folding the fondant
6cm long x 5cm wide. Cut back and forth.
triangles out of the bottom
of the tails.
Step 4: Step 9:
Flip the rectangle over
and apply a line of sugar
glue to one end. Pick up the other end of
the rectangle and place
it on top of the sugar
glue. Gently press down
to ensure they’re stuck
together. Follow the same process
to make a second bow
loop. Brush a little sugar
glue where you trimmed
off the pleats and join the
two bow loops together.
Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: Then bring them back
up. Add a dab of sugar
glue in the folds to secure
them. To prevent the bow loop
Trim off a little of the pleat
from drooping, roll up
with the x-acto knife.
some paper towel and
insert it inside the loop.
Next, use your finger to
gently push in the outside
of the loop - the aim here
is make a slight dent,
which helps create a bit of
movement.
Step 3:
Step 10:
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