I've been taking the Wilton Courses. Finished Course 1 & 2 and now i'm in the Fondant Gumpaste Course. Of course they do not teach you how to do 3-d cakes. Well i'm in the middle of doing a cake for my nephews Birthday Party tomorrow and part of the cake is 3-D.
My question is how do you keep together the different parts of the cakes without it falling apart? I thought toothpicks but then I thought I would not want anyone biting into a toothpick. How is this done??
I'm makin Optimus Prime Truck from Transformers.
Definitely used buttercream, not too thin in consistency. If absolutely necessary, and there is enough cake, you can add a dowel as well and just let people know there is a dowel in there so they're careful when cutting. But that depends on the amount of cake you are trying to hold together.
Good luck.
You need to give people a chance to read and respond to the post before you make a comment like this..It kinda doesn't make anyone want to answer 
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Be patient...someone will respond! 
If you are worried about kids eating it and don't want to put anything in it that cannot be eaten, try some dry spagetti the thick one. I will also depend on how much you are expecting it to hold. I use this alot in figures if I know it's for a kids party and for putting mirrors etc onto car cakes.
Good luck,
You need to give people a chance to read and respond to the post before you make a comment like this..It kinda doesn't make anyone want to answer
"Nobody..Wow thanks
"Be patient...someone will respond!
Sorry if I seemed rushed but I was on a time crunch. I ended up using straws though. This is my first 3-D cake. I had to end up making some more cake because it came out horrible. I'm just really disappointed overall. I'm a beginner so i'm still learning.
Don't be disheartened, we have all been there. I am sure it was not horrible, we are just our own worst critics.
Cheer up 
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