I am very frustrated with this figure. I am trying to make a lion for my nephew's birthday cake, but I am having one heck of a time with a mane. I have applied and removed at least 3 rounds (for lack of a better word) of fondant mane on this figure. What do you think--does it resemble a lion? Do you have any suggestions for me? Thanks.

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Yes! It looks like a lion, and very cute.

The only thing I can see that might help is another layer of the mane to make it a little fuller, or maybe 2-tones with a brown layer of mane between 2 yellow ones.

I am very impressed, though. Cute face!

The lions cheeks need to be wider if you are following the picture below.

I think the lion looks like a cute nursery rhyme lion, and I think that's what you're going for. Just my opinion. Never made anything that clever in my life. But to this layperson, it looks way cute!

no picture, no link, how did you get to see it?

Oh I think it looks just like a very adorable lion. Great job!!!

Looks more like a big red "X".. not a Lion

I think it's adorable!!! It does look like a lion, but I think it would look great with a two toned mane. Great job!

I think it is very cute. I love the color. But I agree....it needs a mane. But still, just adorable!!!!

Thanks for the feedback! I like the 2 tone idea. Maybe I will try adding some brown dust to the edge of the mane.

You;re ont he right track but I agree the mane needs to be fuller, and possible vary the color a in the mane a bit.

You have to right click on the red X then go to open picture.

I think it looks like a lion , but agree with the others about a little wider face and a little more mane. Too cute!!!!!!

looks great to me! It's adorable!

okay, I finally got it I think it just needs a fuller mane and maybe a fuller face

I love it, but I agree with everyone else. It needs a fuller mane and go for the two toned. Just add some darker pieces in front and behind the ones that you have already done!

Other than that, I think that he is great!

To those who mentioned a fuller face, I tried to figure out how to make a pudgy face, but I got so frustrated, I finally stopped when I had something that even resembled a face. Any ideas on how to make big cheeks?