Character Modeling with Sugar Paste
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Learn the basic techniques of sugar art to sculpt figures filled with expressiveness and movement
Have you ever seen a stunning work of art that’s also edible? Now you can make your own by exploring the endless possibilities of sugarcraft. For pastry chef Carlos Lischetti, sugar paste is his material of choice because it allows him to sculpt figures with exquisite detail. He can change the look of a cake and brighten up the atmosphere around it by simply adding a smile to his characters.
In this course, learn the basic techniques to sculpt sugar paste and turn your ideas into tasty creations. Discover the materials and tools for working with sugar paste and model animation-style figures step by step using geometric shapes and 3D details.
Carlos Lischetti opens the course by explaining how he was fortunate to discover his passion for pastry making at a young age. He also talks about his career in cake design and shares his main sources of inspiration to give you some ideas for your project.
Search for references to help you define the style of your sugar art figure. Carlos then shows how he creates a sketch, template, and color scheme for his work and walks you through his character-modeling process using a template with the front and side views.
Now that you’ve worked up an appetite, get ready to sculpt your project. Start from the bottom and move upwards modeling the shoes and legs, the torso, neck, and head, and finally the arms and hands. Then, learn how to create hair and vertically assemble your figure to put on the finishing touches.
Now it’s time to sweeten your design and give it a touch of personality. Learn how to add objects, place your character’s legs in different positions, play with facial expression, and explore alternatives for hands and hair.
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