Character Modeling with Sugar Paste

Carlos Lischetti opens the course by explaining how he was fortunate to discover his passion for pastry making at a young age. He also talks about his career in cake design and shares his main sources of inspiration to give you some ideas for your project.

Search for references to help you define the style of your sugar art figure. Carlos then shows how he creates a sketch, template, and color scheme for his work and walks you through his character-modeling process using a template with the front and side views.

Now that you've worked up an appetite, get ready to sculpt your project. Start from the bottom and move upwards modeling the shoes and legs, the torso, neck, and head, and finally the arms and hands. Then, learn how to create hair and vertically assemble your figure to put on the finishing touches.

Now it's time to sweeten your design and give it a touch of personality. Learn how to add objects, place your character's legs in different positions, play with facial expression, and explore alternatives for hands and hair.

Finally, Carlos teaches you how to cover a polystyrene stand with sugar paste and secure your character to it, which is especially important for those standing upright. As a cherry on top, he also shows you another way to present them directly on the cake as well as how to protect your figures while transporting them to their final destination.