I am "attempting" to make a "big fat/round ladybug" cake can you please tell me which pans to use or do you have to carve the cakes? TY

Done it using a pyrex glass bowl. Grease and bake right in it.

i made one before using , a stainless steel bowl. worked great.

You can find "ball" pans at countrykitchensa.com in a number of sizes. I used a half ball to make a lady bug.

thanks everyone! ann tips on the heads or antennas?

I've done a couple using the Wilton ball pan. For the head I just used black fondant and the antennas were black fondant put on wire. My ladybugs were on a smaller scale than I think you're trying to do but I would think you could use modeling chocolate for the head and the wires for antennas. If you have trouble making them stay use melted candy as glue.