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Bite Sized
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1. Carving and ganaching the cake
Paul starts by carving then ganaching the teddy bear.
2. Covering the cake
Now its time to cover the cake. Paul mixes up the colours to get the shade that he’s after then rolls out the paste and covers the teddy bear.
3. Adding texture and the springs
In this lesson its all about creating the spring stand to support the bobblehead, but first Paul starts by adding texture.
4. Adding the outfit
Its now time to start to dress up the groom teddy bear.
5. Adding the jacket
The teddy bear groom now gets his grooms wear jacket.
6. Adding the bow tie
Paul finished off the clothing by adding the bow tie and some little flash accessories.
7. Making the arms
In this lesson Paul adds the arms to the teddy bear.
8. Covering the head
Its now time to cover the head. Paul uses the paste left over from covering the body for the head.
9. Adding the facial features
The bear’s character comes to life as the facial features start to be added.
10. Finishing the facial features
Paul now finishes the facial features which really brings the cake to life.
11. Adding the head and finishing touches
Its now time to add the head and see the bobblehead part of this teddy bear groom cake in action!
12. Other Ideas
In this lesson, Paul shares some other ideas to use on your own designs!
13. PRO Lesson
In this lesson, Paul talks all about pricing and selling a cake like this.
Teddy Bear Groom Bobblehead cake tutorial by Paul Bradford
Join Paul as he creates this straightforward, but eye-catching design. If you are looking for a WOW factor or to get asked that timeless question…how on earth did you do that? Then this tutorial will give you that and much more.
Once you know the bobblehead technique it can be used in so many different designs, which will always be a party talking point.
In this tutorial you will learn how to:
- Carve a simple 3D teddy bear shape
- Create fur effect on the teddy bear
- Make bespoke clothes for the teddy bear
- Make the head wobble, but secured to the cake
- and much, much more!
