How in the world do I figure out how to make figures out of gumpaste? Is there a good book that will teach me? And art class? What? I've seen some amazing ones on this website, but mine are mediocre at best. I need some advice PLEASE!

alleypoo9782, I use the books on clay figures, I get the books at Michaels and HobbyLobby, they have different books some are figures, flowers, animals and almost any thing you can think of. You could also get the molds for people (small in size) and other clay molds. All of this is in the clay section and I also use the tools for clay for my fondant and gumpaste. I do not use on clay only on fondant and gp. I find it is cheaper and they also have impression mats. HTH

Check out Lorraine Mckay's tutorials.