Hello!

 I am looking for some advice on how to make the bottom layer of this cake:  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/288019338645389163/ I would like to make it for my son's first birthday. 

How would I make the fondant textured like that and would I start with white fondant then paint it? 

Thanks! 

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