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.

Who is this online course for?

Anyone who wants to learn how to model figures using sugar paste, regardless of age or experience. This course is also perfect for any artisan who sculpts and models with inedible materials, like polymer or cold porcelain clay, and is interested in branching out to this technique.

Requirements and materials

No prior knowledge is needed for this course, just come ready to experiment at home while following along with your teacher.

As for materials, you need CMC, vegetable fat, cornstarch, a silicone mat, gel food coloring, and wooden sticks.