So i need to make a figure of a dog for a cake i need to make for Saturday, but ive never made figures for a cake before so i don't really know how to do it.

Please help!

I want to make it like the picture ive attached.

http://www.dogsindepth.com/toy.....er_h03.jpg

You didn't attach anything. You might have to post a link. Lately, there are a lot of problems with attaching photos.

yeah im having some trouble with attaching the photo

I just uploaded a puppy cake with fondant dogs, hope it helps! I am attaching it, not sure how to put them into messages, but if it doesnt work you can just look at my photos. there is also a good tutorial on you tube by Aine2

http://www.dogsindepth.com/toy_dog_breeds/images/yorkshire_terrier_h03.jpg

Okay thanks! ill check it out

Start by watching Aine2's video.

This is the link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9u63Mh-SsY&feature=related

Also, it might be easy to visualize it as a cake or cake piece instead of a live dog.

I couldn't find a tutorial for you other than Aine's, but here are some links that might help you think about how you can make it from fondant.


http://blog.pinkcakebox.com/yorkie-rehearsal-cake-2010-06-26.htm

http://www.thecakestore.co.uk/acatalog/Yorkshire_Terrier.html

http://www.mandarava.com/Retail/mandarava_item_detail.asp?IID=6324&LC=DGSUM&OC=

http://www.weddingcollectibles.com/Yorkshire-Terrier-Dogs-Cake-Topper-Figurine-p-1780.html

Another idea is to maybe look at porcelain dogs in the store or children's toys/figures that you can have in front of you to copy.

Thanks i think those pictures will help. But im not all that sure how i would incorporate the colors

You would probably have to start with some kind of brown fondant and then after you make the marks to simulate the hair in the figure, you might have to paint the darker brown and black with a brush.

Read this thread about how to paint on fondant. It is usually done with vodka or some other alcohol and powder or gel colors.

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-653558-.html

Yeah ill give that a try and see how it works out.
Thanks for the help!

You're very welcome. I'm going to have a crazy day tomorrow at the office, but I'll try to look for anything that can help you. I know I have a folder with tutorials for dogs somewhere. I was trying to learn how to make them not long ago. If I find them, I'll PM you to see how I can send them to you. Good luck with your practice!

Thank you very much!

GREAT VIDEO..THANKS