I used a soccer ball pan for the cake with random thicknesses of fondant under the final fondant covering. I dabbed on brown and green, added buttercream leaves and fondant rocks. The starfish are also fondant. The mermaid is 50/50, her hair is fondant as well as her tail. The tail is airbrushed with blue and green sheen. I def am not the best figure maker...need a mold for sure. TFL