3D Stand Up Bear-He Looks Like Cousin It With A Bad Haircut!

Decorating By Phyllis52 Updated 26 Jun 2007 , 2:03pm by Phyllis52

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Phyllis52 Posted 17 Jun 2007 , 8:18pm
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I tried the mini stand up bear for the first time. I used pound cake and it came out fine. The problem is the decorating Am I an idiot?

I couldn't figure out when to do the eyes, nose and mouth - first, last?
What about the fur and the icing consistency? My poor bear ended up looking like a pathetic 70's shag rug. How long should it be?

How do I do the forms of the legs, arms, nose to stand out? There's no definition.

Final question - is the larger size bear easier than the mini? I hope there's some answer to why it looks the way it looks! icon_cry.gif

Thanks everyone!

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mbelgard Posted 17 Jun 2007 , 11:06pm
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Try using a smaller star tip, do the eyes and stuff first.

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Phyllis52 Posted 18 Jun 2007 , 9:12am
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Whoops, I forgot to mention that I was using the grass tip for the fur - what should be the consistency for that?

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arwa Posted 26 Jun 2007 , 7:15am
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i need to know tht too... someone pls help. Need to get fur for an elmo cake.

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ribbitfroggie Posted 26 Jun 2007 , 11:09am
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I always do the eyes, ears, etc. first just so I don't lose place of where they should be. I normally use medium consistency buttercream for using the hair tip, but start at the bottom and work your way up to keep the fur from wanting to droop. I have a couple of examples in my pics:

http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=154313

http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=154633

HTH!

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Phyllis52 Posted 26 Jun 2007 , 2:03pm
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ribbitfroggie,

Your cakes are beautiful - but your hand must be killing you!

Thanks for the help, that's what I needed to know.

Phyllis

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