Heya, I was just wondering how you make the flat but of the graduation hat!?

Like this beautiful cake

I know the person said the hat was cardboard covered with cloth, but is there any other ways of making this?
Thanks

I rolled out a flat piece of black fondant/gumaste mix about three days ahead of time and let it dry for the top of the hat. For the base, I turned a cupcake upsidedown and covered it with black fondant. I used a clay extruder for the string and tassels.

HTH.

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This is what I'd do too.

If you're looking for additional ideas, search for mortarboard or acedemic cap.

I did the same. Cut out a piece of back fondant and the another to shape as a ring for the "morter board" to sit on.

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/2062233

Thank you everyone

And I am gobsmacked over how BEAUTIFUL that cake is!? How on earth can you eat something so pretty!?

I used a small 1/2 ball pan for the base (you could use cake or rice krispy treats) and graham crackers for the top. Cover with fondant and place on your cake.