How to do figurines for cakes

I've always had a soft spot for cake decoration and I became even more interessted in the art after working with Peggy Porschen in London and Hamburg. Being in Sydney gave me the opportunity to attend a course on making figurines for cakes out of sugar paste. The course was taught by Planet Cake - one of the best shops for it here. Have a look at their beautiful creations.

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