Good thing this was for my daughter's 5th birthday this past weekend. I'd like to thank msams for the overall design idea, and jkalman for helping me with the fondant. It was my first time playing with fondant.

Why oh why did I decide that my *first* fondant be a 3-D teapot cake? The spout never did harden completely, and up until the last minute it was being held in place by my small fondant roller. Took it away just long enough for the picture. Lots of RI glueing and it still kept on slipping down. Oh, well.

I also had some siginifican draping issues with getting the fondant down the cake. One major fold I hid with the painted branch you see . But the back of the cake tells the story better.

I think my next fondant project will be a *small* round cake .

all in all I think it is a very pretty cake. I'm too scared to try a fondant covered cake. Better luck on your next one. looks like your DD was happy and that is all that matters.

I think you did a great job! I'm making a fondant ladybug cake for my daughter's birthday next month and I'm a little nervous.

I like it very much!

I think it is lovely and I also think you little one is a cutie patootie!!!

She loved it that's all that matters right?

How cute is that!! You did a lovely job and your little one is precious!

Awww! A for effort and having the guts to try that first!!! You will get the hang of fondant, just keep trying.

I think you cake looks great. And I have to tell you, being able to overcome the mistakes or equipment failures, or weather issues is a VERY important part of this craft. I love your painting of the tree, great idea!



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Julia

what a lovely job of painting the branch & flowers!what did you make the spout & handle out of? Did you put sucker sticks in so stick into the cake to hold it?
It is best to make spouts out of royal or gp so they can dry well before applying to the final cake. The thinner you can make them the better. Keeps the weight down.
Your finished cake is very nice. I'm sure your dd didn't object to the 'folds'.
It take some getting used to working w/fondant to cover a shaped cake. It's best if you elevate the cake on something that is smaller or exactly the same in diameter than the cake so the fondant can hang down in order to smooth it completely. HTH

I think it looks great!!!

By the sparkle in your daughters eyes, I'd say it was a huge hit!

I did a fondant covered teapot last month for a shower cake and had the same issues with the fondant gathering at the bottom. I used rolled pearls to hide most of it but I would like to know how to avoid this in the future.

BTW...your DD is adorable!

Don't be dissapointed! I think you made a beautiful cake. My husband told me this weekend when I was worrying about a cake I made that if it came out perfect, I would have nothing to strive for. And, that would be the end of my love to make cakes. You now have learned so much for the next cake. In the meantime, it looks like your precious daughter loved her cake and I'm sure she was very proud of you! Stay confident...and just imagine how awesome her 6th birthday cake will be! In one year, I'm sure those folds will be a long lost memory!!! take care~~

I don't know about the draping problem, but for the spout add 50% gumpaste to the fondant and it dries quicker and harder. HTH It turned out well, I have yet to try one of the teapots though and your daughter was thrilled so you did well!!!!!!!

i think your cake is lovely, and i think your daughter thought so too.

i think your cake is lovely, and i think your daughter thought so too.