I just made this little dog out of fondant as practice for a yorkie dog cake, here the "mug" is made out of fondant, but the real thing its going to be the cake (6 x 7") on top of a square 8" cake whith dogs paw prints on fondant, any pointers and advise are welcome! ahh...I will use a stylofoam ball to reduce the amount of fondant needed for the head and the weigth of the "dog".

supercute! Good luck with the big one!

This one is absolutly amazing!!! I love it, sorry I can't help on getting it bigger!

Last night I made the first part of my yorkie cake (the dog head) I think It came out pretty good, but, I dont like the facial expression of the dog (seems sad to me) any pointers to change to a cute one? here the pic..

I see what you mean about it looking kinda sad. I would sugest you raise the "eyebrows" a little, esp. in the middle/inside (does that make sense?). Also, if that doesn't quite do the trick, try to curve the "jowls" (?) up on the outside corners (sorry, I'm really bad at explaining this. please feel free to ask for clarification! lol). Also you might experiment with the eyes and which direction the little white specks point (pointing up like they are now, kinda makes me think the dog is "begging" and that always looks sad to me). Hope this helps! And it really looks amazing! You're doing a wonderful job!

Thanks I will try those tricks...He really looks like hes begging for food It also looks kind of flat, do you know any tricks to fix that? painting maybe...Can I use regular food colors? I have no idea how to... Thanks a lot for helping me...Claudia

I think painting would look great. I've never done that, but I imagine regular colors would work fine, but I sugest watering down paste colors with alcohol (I haven't done it, but I know it would help it evaporate quicker which might be important for the fondant). But if you do the painting I would definatly sugest a very fine brush and only do a few strokes widely spaced. I think the worst thing that could happen with painting is having too much and makeing it look clutered. Also I think making the "hair" lines/skoring a little deeper and more... "ragged" would help. Also, I'm sure you'll do this later with the placement on the paws, but having the head cocked to the side will help a ton with making the dog look happy. You really are doing a great job! I can't wait to see the finished cake!

waterfallsoygurl: Thanks for you advise, I did what you said, It came out much better, I fixed the eyebrows and checks and apply some paint with alcohol, looks much real and happy, Im realy glad you helped me. Thanks a lot, still have to make the mug/cake and the one that goes on the botton,,,A lot a work, but its a good friend of mine...claudia

This is gigantic, the pan that Its sitting on It a 6"

So cute, looks awesome!

Thanks Meghan89, It was easier than I thought, but Do you think Its looks sad? the facial expression thing is driving me crazy!!!! I dont want a dead looking (or sad) on top of a birthday cake Any sugestion is welcome everybody...

Wow, it looks GREAT!!! Wonderful job! I'm glad I could help. I really don't think it looks sad anymore, just cute! lol, I'm sure your friend will absolutly love it! What a great friend you are.

AWWWWW I want one! I love it . i love yorkies! you did a great job!!!!
Stacy,