I used half fondant/gum paste mixture with color. I originally rolled out all the parts several days in advance to harden, the 2 "U" shapes for the top and bottom of the face mask and the 4 smaller spokes. For support, I inserted small toothpicks in the 4 spokes. I let all the pieces harden, but the bottom "U" cracked when trying to attach the spokes with toothpics. It worked better with the bottom
(continued)...the pieces attached with the toothpicks easier when the bottom "U" was soft, so I remade it. I also rolled out a piece to outline the helmet opening. I put this on first, but didn't harden.I also colored some royal icing the same color and used it to "glue" all the pieces to eachother. For extra support. I inserted toothpicks underneath the part of the face mask and into the cake. Then covered the toothpicks with black icing to hide them. I hope that helps...it is hard to describe in ...
Great cake!!!
I can't wait to do this for my hubby! One of the best helmets I've seen yet!
virginia58, it was actually 3 9" round layers on the bottom and a 1/2 soccer ball dome pan on top. Stacked and carved into the helmet shape.
Very cool--I love it!!
Great helmet!
Thanks so much for the info. I am making a groom's cake, hope it turns out as good as yours!
I also used dowel rods and cake boards for support. I did a practice cake before hand, didn't use them and the cake collapsed! Good luck to you!
Where did u get your helmet pan?
Where did u get your helmet pan?
Very cool--I love it!!
Thanks so much for the info. I am making a groom's cake, hope it turns out as good as yours!
I also used dowel rods and cake boards for support. I did a practice cake before hand, didn't use them and the cake collapsed! Good luck to you!
I can't wait to do this for my hubby! One of the best helmets I've seen yet!
Great helmet!
Where did u get your helmet pan?
Where did u get your helmet pan?
virginia58, it was actually 3 9" round layers on the bottom and a 1/2 soccer ball dome pan on top. Stacked and carved into the helmet shape.
Where did you get the helmet pan? great cake!
katherine185, it was actually 3 9" round layers on the bottom and a 1/2 soccer ball dome pan on top. Stacked and carved into the helmet shape
The cake is wonderful! How did you make the face mask?
Great cake!!!
I did dome layer on top, cake board, 9" layer, another cake board, then the bottom two 9" layers.
I used half fondant/gum paste mixture with color. I originally rolled out all the parts several days in advance to harden, the 2 "U" shapes for the top and bottom of the face mask and the 4 smaller spokes. For support, I inserted small toothpicks in the 4 spokes. I let all the pieces harden, but the bottom "U" cracked when trying to attach the spokes with toothpics. It worked better with the bottom
(continued)...the pieces attached with the toothpicks easier when the bottom "U" was soft, so I remade it. I also rolled out a piece to outline the helmet opening. I put this on first, but didn't harden.I also colored some royal icing the same color and used it to "glue" all the pieces to eachother. For extra support. I inserted toothpicks underneath the part of the face mask and into the cake. Then covered the toothpicks with black icing to hide them. I hope that helps...it is hard to describe in ...
Did you use boards between each layer or just between the rounds & soccer ball top?
:D Holy Smokes! This is amazing! I have a cake to do for a steelers fan and this is the best reference EVER!