I have never even made a shoe, so I don't know where to start. But I got an order for a Bridal Shower cake and they want this shoe on the top. I figured I can get the ridged ring thing, with no problem, its the actual shoe I am having a hard time figuring out. Is there a pattern? It will go ontop a 6" cake. thanks

sorry for the repeat pics, not sure why it did that

Global Sugar Art Web site has a molding kit for gumpaste.
www.globalsugarart.com

Global Sugar Art Web site has a molding kit for gumpaste.
www.globalsugarart.com

http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=23780&name=Fashion%20Shoe%202%20Mold%20by%20FPC%20Sugarcraft

is this what you are talking about?

No, the one you pictured is a sugar mold.
The one I had in mind is, Fabulous Shoe Kit by Stephen Benison
Product ID # 18881
$79.00

thanks, a bit expensive lol, I was hoping for a pattern or something. I will keep my options open and continue to look. thank you

There's 3 or 4 templates/patterns on this page: http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&meta=search&type=full&search=shoe&album=121&search_user=

and there's a great tutorial at this blog (scroll down): http://sugarteachers.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-make-gumpaste-high-heel-shoe.html

and a 3 part video tutorial here: http://blog.pinkcakebox.com/fancy-shoe-shoebox-cake-video-tutorial-2010-01-10.htm

You'll have to modify, of course, for your specific design.

thank you, that helps alot, appreciate it

I can make real shoes. Shoes have to be lasted, stretched over a last (shoe form). Gumpaste need to be formed correctly also to look real. The less shoe there is tho, the easier.

The problem with your design is it's a full pump. If you hadn't noticed, most gumpaste shoes are d'orsay (side cut out) or strappy sandals. Strappy sandals can be made w/o having to last the shoe bc there is so little "fabric" to be formed. The d'orsay pump in the tutorial is also mini, so it doesn't look too bad that the toe box and vamp (front part) are not formed properly, it is not really high enough. (Also, pointed toe shoes look better when you don't have a last to form on because the front will naturally be very shallow, so that part will look right.)

Also, don't forget to work in some toe spring for a realistic effect. The front part of the sole should lift up off the ground and not lay flat.

BTW, what she calls the "instep" in the video is the socklining or insole. The instep is the part that goes over your instep.

The last is the fiberglass thing in these pictures.

so in other words, I need to buy a pair of shoes and mold the fondant or gumpaste around it? just make the sole and the heel? Oh I hope this is not going to be hard lol, I don't wanna mess this up lol

The shoe is going on top of a 6" round cake. So it has to be able to fit on there and look right. I didn't think this would be so hard to do lol.

Anyone wanna make me one, I will pay you, I think lolol

This is basically how I made my first shoe. Nothing complicated, and the template that this tutorial links to are the same as I used,

http://cakecentral.com/articles/124/how-to-make-a-gumpaste-shoe

This is the first shoe I ever made. It wasn't that difficult.

This one would have fit an 8" cake...you would have to downsize the template in the tutorial I think. I'm not sure what size that one is.

I am developing a shoe kit with a friend of mine. it's going to be a kit to make a full pump. Not life size, if the shoe is made, it's horizontally like 10cm and 8 cm high. I hope it's for sale in September, October this year. In my photo's posted here, you can see a test shoe, the shoe kit is going to be a little different, but you have an idea.

I made these with just gumpaste, and only a sole and heel former. The top of the shoe is made by hand So it is possible

I need it for August 22nd though, sorry good luck with the kit.

I will take a look at it and see how I can figure this out. Cause most of the templets are open toed or like sandals, not a full high heel shoe like this. I am going to continue searching lol. thanks

Tipsytaartje, those shoes are Hot!! I have had my eye on that former set for quite some time now. Looking at yr outcome, I think I might just break down and get one. Thanks for the great pic!

Hi, I brought a shoe from a charity shop, basically I cut the top of the shoe off and molded my paste around the inside of that, then I made a stencil with greaseproof paper, to lay on the inside of the shoe I let the shoe dry for a few weeks (way ahead of time just incase I had to make a new one), I made the heel seperately and hey prest it worked. Good luck hun xxx

msthang1224, thnx
I'll keep you posted about the sale of the shoekit if you like

Lots of good info on this thread!! I've had the same question, most of the molds and sets are for a shoe with a toe piece and a heel piece, but none for a pump type shoe.

Tipsytaartje, yr welcome. Yes, pls keep me posted on the sale. I would greatly appreciate it

Have you seen this tutorial? It may help with your shoe.

http://www.how2cakes.com/shoe.html

Yes I have seen that one. Thank you. The problem is, its not a pump style shoe. I cannot seem to find a how to for a pump style shoe.

So through some research I found some molds to make chocolate shoes. I am wondering how difficult it would be to make my shoe out of chocolate instead. Gonna try it

Chocolate shoes are very easy (and fun!) to make!! I did some in my pix under Bella's Purse cake.

thanks for the great tutorials!

Very lovely shoes. Now let me ask you, how did you get them hollow like that? I am going to the place by me that has the chocolate molds, but they are solid. She said there was a way to do it, but I didn't understand over the phone what she meant. I will have her show me in person, but I think that will work out well. How heavy are they? Will one of those stand ok on a 6" round tier? That is also Topsy Turvy? lol

The chocolate shoe molds have to be cut. You cut them where your foot would enter the shoe and stick both sides of the shoe together with clamps. With me so far? Then you pour the chocolate in a THIN layer, drain it out and let set in frig for just a couple minutes. When it looks like the chocolate is starting to pull away from the sides take it out and pour it again. Do the pouring process three times total for stability. You might want to take the mold and place it on top of a 6 inch cake to see if it will fit. I'm thinking the molds are 7 inches long but I could be mistaken.

Here's a visual that will help you: http://sugarteachers.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-make-chocolate-high-heel-shoes.html

The lady was telling me I can do it with one mold, just have to do both sides and put them together after. She has a few different molds, a kid size one which is like 4" that should be good, can't wait to get it and try it out lol.
Thank you for instructions, I do understand how it works now.

i just happened to watch that new show and it shows 3 different bakeries it was on after cake boss, i really liked it gave you detailed way's to do things they did a shoe and she gave really good hints on what to set the shoe on for the curve. or you can try u-tube also, i'm kind of burned out on the cake boss drams.

Fabulous Cakes - I record it every week right along with Cake Boss lol. I love watching those shows. I met Buddy from Cake Boss

thank you for the info