I know this is sort of babyish, but it could be something that would get you started. http://www.wilton.com/recipes/recipesandprojects/bday/abirthdaytheyllneverforget.cfm They used a plastic separator plate with the actual cake on it, and the pillars under the plate became the elephant's legs. You could make the icing smooth and add the beautiful Indian trappings on it, and it would be very pretty indeed. Be sure to post a picture when you get it done!
Deanna
I think I have seen a 3 D elephant in a Wilton yearbook. I think they used the rubber ducky pan and then made the ears out of cardboard coved with icing. If I can remember right the nose was made out of a plastic dowel rod. There were instructions in the back of the book.
Someone may know what year it was. I can go through my books to see if I can find it.
A very regal and majestic elephant. You did a great job!!
Angie
Hi,
as i love elephants i remember i saw one exellent elephant cake on Lindy Smith page.
It is not totally 3 d but it is so realistic as it ever could be.
just have a looka nd maybe it helps you a little in creating your own elephant
http://www.lindyscakes.co.uk/ThaiElephant.jpg
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