Does anyone have any ideas on how to make this belt buckle? The bride wants a cake just like this and I'm at a loss.

Thanks

http://www.onewed.com/wedding-cake-picture/wedding-cake-43.html

Fondant, luster dust.

This could be fun, or frustrating! Let us know how it goes.

So I agree with the fondant/luster dust...it looks like the best way is to hand cut the buckle (first cut a rectangle and then round out one edge) and then cut out the inside so that the "belt" can fit through. The part that goes through the hole (sorry I don't know my belt terms ) can probably be made seperately. Then emboss the belt buckle and belt loop and end and dry. Then I would probably dry dust with gold luster dust and then steam it for the shiny look.

That's my two cents...hopefully that helps a little.

~Ami

this is the site of the original...in wedding gallery and has a close-up of the buckle. AZ Cakes

as both Zmama and mndhigurl have said, its just a hunk of shaped fondant or gumpast all dusted up pretty.

(whould need to actually make it so belt goes through...just have it laying on top of the belt and then use a small piece of fondant or royal to make what i've always called "the tongue" -- the part that sticks through the hole.

I wonder if the bride would be opposed to you doing a trophy belt buckle? It would be easier to do and you could put your effort into doing a cool design on the belt buckle instead of trying to make it look all buckled up. I would love to see it on a black and white cowhide cake. That's just My Opinion. Could be an even funner cake--if "funner" was a real word, anyway.

I'd definitely do half and half fondant and gumpaste.

most buckles have a simple scroll pattern on them.. I dont see why you have to do anything too elaboralte... I like this cake my topper was similar to this one