For mother's day I am making a cherry blossom cake (a fondant covered cake with cherry blossom branches and flowers) with a humming bird. But, I have NO idea how to make one. Any ideas?
First Impressions molds had a terrific hummer.... http://www.firstimpressionsmolds.com/search.aspx?find=hummingbird
Use with gumpaste or fondant....and luster dusts to add the color. I have the smaller one....and you can shape the wings and body to give different looks.
My 1st GP figure was a hummingbird. Here's what I did.
Start with an elongated teardrop shape for the body, Pinch at the top and form a ball for the head. Pinch the sides slightly where the eyes will be. Poke a small hole in the ball where the beak goes. For the beak, roll a snake of GP with one pointed end. Allow beak to dry then put a little water on the wide end and insert into the hole.
Cut a fan shaped piece for the tail feathers and cut indivivdual feathers at the bottom edge. For the wings, make an oval shape and cut in half. Place straight edge to top and cut feathers into the curved edges. Attach wings & tail with a little water.
Allow to dry and paint (I did it with gel colors thinned in Vanilla extract.) Apply Luster dust for a realistic shimmer.
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