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Bite-Sized
Watch Paul complete the whole project in under 1 minute!
Highlights
In this lesson we pick out the key learning techniques to allow you to watch the main learning points in under 13 minutes!
1. Structuring the cake
Paul starts by showing the structure of the cake then caring it into shape. He then finishes by covering the cake in ganache.
2. Decorating the cake
Paul now creates the patterns using the moulds and then covers the cake.
3. Creating the brim of the hat
Paul now creates the brim of the hat, again using textured sugarpaste to keep the woolly effect going.
4. Creating the pom-pom shape
Using off-the-shelve rounded mallows, Paul creates the pom-pom.
5. Finishing the pom-pom
Time now to decorate the pom-pom and add those all important finishing touches.
6. Other Ideas
Paul provides some extra hints and tips on how to use the skills and techniques taught.
7. PRO Lesson
In this lesson, Paul talks all about pricing and selling a cake like this.
Woolly Winter Hat cake tutorial by Paul Bradford
What a cute and easy to make design, perfect for those winter celebrations or for anyone off on a skiing holiday. Paul makes great use of moulds to take care of much of the time consuming elements of the design, but uses the feature pom-pom to give it a personal touch. Colours and patterns can be easily changed, but the concept is there and easy to follow.
In this tutorial you will learn how to:
- Carve a simple 3D cone shape
- Fill and smooth ganache onto a 3D shape
- Create a simple sugarpaste knitted patterns
- Create a furry effect sugapaste pom-pom
