Hello

I am making a cake for a German Shepherd lover with two dogs to top the cake. Before I start faffing trying to shape fondant, wondered if anyone has done this before.

I figured shape from fondant and then use buttercream to try to create fur texture and paint with edible paints. They need to look realistic rather than being a sweet or funny version.

Ideas gratefully received! UK based.

cheers

:)

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The attachment shows my attempt at making a German Shepherd. It's not amazing :S I sculpted it out of rice crispie squares then covered it in modelling chocolate and then added the "fur" using melted white, milk and dark chocolate. I wanted it to be edible in the sense that someone would enjoy it if they did eat it rather than pure fondant.

Thanks very much. That is a fab effort your dog looks great! My lady has given me a photo of the two dogs I have to copy. I will prob use fondant as not used to other products, model each piece separately and let dry. The clever bit is how I cover and create the fur but your idea of melted choc a good one. I thought maybe royal icing as that will dry hard and then paint over...

Hello

Thought you might like to see how mine turned out! Tricky as was copying photo of the persons pets so very personal.

: )

ABrilliant! I bet they loved it :)