Hi I am a new member and I am trying to make an Elmo theme cake in 2 weeks. I made a Elmo figure of fondant sitting on a "building block" The Elmo is about 6-7 inchse but remember he is sitting down. Anyway How do I get the "hair look" on his body? I tried with royal icing and the grass tip but he looked like bigfoot. I scraped it all off. Please help.
Thanks,
distressed
pastrygirl
Hi and Welcome, pastrygirl2. 
Here's a list of CC acronyms:
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-2926-.html
Is this the Elmo you're making (but in fondant):
http://www.cakescanada.com/HowTo/HowTo-Elmo.pdf
Here's a furry fondant Elmo:
(Don't know how it was done.)
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=681783
hth
Hi JanH,
Thanks for the acronyms. It's going to come in handy. Thanks for the link on the Elmo. I have the figure sitting on a building block already. I will try to pipe royal icing with the suggested tip from your link. I think it's going to work! This is a great site! I really appreciate your response!
Pastrygirl2
i used small scissors and cut in short snips and in different directions. hth
Hi to All:
Everyone has great ideas! Thank you so much for your help. I will be finishing up this project this week and I will try the star tip method. I will let u know how it came out
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