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How to make a teddy bear cake topper part 2

by Louise 39 Comments

Here is the part 2, which is a follow-up of part 1 on how to make a teddy bear cake topper.

Step 1:
Take a piece of fondant and roll it into a “rough” ball. This is, just to see if the proportions between head and body looks OK. Add more or less fondant until you are happy with the size. Knead a little Tylo powder into the fondant and roll it into a smooth ball. Brush a little glue on the cocktail stick and place the head on the teddy.


Step 2:
Make a stitch from the back of the head to the front. Take a small piece of fondant and roll it into oval shape. Make sure that it’s not too big for the teddy’s head. Flatten it and glue it on with a little Tylo glue.

Step 3:
Make an indentation at the front where the nose will be. Use the other end of the quilting tool for this. Roll a tiny teardrop shaped ball of black fondant and glue it on.


Step 4:
Use the same end of the quilting tool to make the mouth.


Step 5:
With a pointy tool make “dimples” on the teddy’s cheeks.

Step 6:
Roll 2 small balls of fondant and form them into teardrops. Press with a ball tool and then pinch the ears. Remove a tiny bit of fondant from the ears. Make a hole with the pointy tool on each side on the head for the ears.


Step 7:
Brush a little bit of glue in the holes and attach the ears. Now it’s time to add a pair of eyes. Again use the pointy tool and make the holes for the eyes. The eyes should be placed close to the nose. Roll tiny balls of black fondant for the eyes. Brush a little glue and attach the eyes.


Step 8:
Mix a little bit of white petal powder with a few drops of clear alcohol (or lemon extract) Take a super fine brush and paint a little bit of white on the eyes and nose. Let the teddy dry and he is ready to be placed on a cake.


Note: Remember that there have been inserted a cocktail stick in the teddy’s body. Make sure that you remove the cocktail stick if it should be eaten.

Happy Caking!

Louise

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Comments

  1. chiedza

    February 19, 2018 at 1:58 AM

    Ready to use fondant in Ireland in Aldi stores

    Reply
  2. Paula Smith

    August 12, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    Thank you so much. I just completed the bear cake topper. You saved me the cost of a class! Thank you very much

    Reply
  3. Jodine

    October 28, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    this tutorial was very helpful. thanks

    Reply
  4. MRS.J.SHERON

    November 29, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    IT WAS VERY BEAUTIFUL ,AMAZING AND CUTE.

    Reply
  5. Gem

    November 20, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    Hi! I’m new in baking, and I’m really amazed at your talent. Can this be made as a cupcake topper too? A smaller version maybe?

    Reply
  6. Marie

    October 12, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Thank you so much, I made a lovely teddy on my first try! Your tutorial are absolutely wonderfully!

    Reply
  7. zehra

    August 10, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    which dough is used it it??can iuse simple porcelain dough to make it??

    Reply
    • Louise

      August 20, 2012 at 12:37 PM

      I have used gum paste but you should be able to do it in porcelain dough.

      Reply
  8. Valley

    July 15, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Dear Louise,
    I love cooking and baking, but still am a beginner for these frosting and decorating stuff. You see, this one is a wonder to me, practically a miracle!
    I would be delighted if you could help me by guiding me with some of your tutorials for beginners.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Louise

      July 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM

      I would say that most of my tutorials are not very complicated to start off with. Try the race car, turtle, train + many more. You can find them + many more in the tutorial section 🙂

      Reply
  9. Paula

    July 4, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Couldn’t believe the mediocre tutorials I was finding. My LONG search ended when I stumbled upon yours. You are so good and refreshing to my eyes. THANKS A TRILLION.

    Reply
  10. Millie

    June 26, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    You are an artist, God Bless your hands. Do you know how to make an elephant, I need to make my daughter in law her baby shower cake and the theme are elephants. Can you help me??

    Reply
    • Louise

      June 27, 2012 at 11:01 AM

      I don’t have a tutorial for a elephant sorry. Try and search for baby shower cakes with elephants. I am pretty sure some will come up.

      Reply
  11. Aida Alsina

    June 13, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Hi Louise :

    Only to say thanks to you , your help on your site is very significant source to me here in Puerto Rico. Ican write english well , but any way thanks .

    Aida Alsina

    Reply
  12. Bernie Byrne

    May 31, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Louise I am trying to source a good quality fondant online but they all seem to be in the states and p&p is very expensive.
    Any advice for anywhere in europe.
    Thank you so much for all your brillian tutorials.

    Bernie

    Reply
    • Louise

      June 3, 2012 at 12:01 PM

      Bernie where are you from?

      Reply
      • Bernie

        June 28, 2012 at 11:48 AM

        Im from Ireland

      • Louise

        July 11, 2012 at 10:49 AM

        I don’t know where you can get fondant from Ireland but many UK shops have different brands of fondant/sugar paste
        https://www.thecakedecoratingcompany.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3199
        https://www.design-a-cake.co.uk/View/list.asp?SupplierID=142

  13. ST

    May 23, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    thanks for this tutorial…
    this is very cute, i will definately try this as i have been trying to learn how to work with fondant

    Reply
  14. B. Tappin

    May 19, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Thanks so much for posting this! I have been searching the Internet for a good tutorial as I am making my daughters 1st birthday cake- the theme is teddy bears’ picnic! So this is perfect!!! Thank you!!! Beautiful work xxx

    Reply
  15. Eftychia

    May 19, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful Teddy!! Perfect work!

    Reply
  16. Susan

    May 19, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Your step-by-step photos and descriptions are perfect. I wish I had a little one I could make this for!

    Reply
    • Louise

      May 20, 2012 at 8:42 PM

      There are no excuse to make one for yourself Susan 🙂 I had teddy bears on my 30th Birthday cake 😉

      Reply
  17. Christine

    May 19, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    As usual, you are an artist and inspirational. I look forward to your emails so much.

    Reply
  18. cupcake betty

    May 19, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Such a cute bear, you are gifted on making cake toppers! Cheers.

    Reply
  19. Paula

    May 18, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    So cute, and your instructions so easy to follow.

    Reply
  20. Ivette

    May 18, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    thank you so much.. is beautifull I love it 🙂

    Reply
  21. Mari

    May 18, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    I think it’s beautiful! Very well explained. I shared it with my facebook fans.

    Reply
    • Louise

      May 18, 2012 at 9:32 PM

      Thanks Mari

      Reply
  22. Elny

    May 18, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Thanks for sharing… It’s so cute… Bless u always

    Reply
  23. Addie

    May 18, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    I love it. He is so lovely. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
  24. Lili

    May 18, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Estupendo!

    Reply
  25. Claudia

    May 18, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    I love your blog. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!!!

    Reply
  26. Gloria

    May 18, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I think it is a fabulous bear and shall be trying this out myself.
    An inspiring tutorial, thanks Louise.

    Reply
  27. paula

    May 18, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    hi louise,

    he is gorgeous…..almost too pretty to eat…..

    gr paula

    Reply
  28. Esmée

    May 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Cute.
    can you make a doll/girl tutorial?
    love,

    Reply
    • Louise

      May 18, 2012 at 9:39 PM

      I am planning one but I have so many tutorials that I want to make in my head but hopefully it wont be long. Btw I can highly recommend the brilliant tutorials by Lorraine McKay https://extra-icing.blogspot.com/

      Reply
  29. Marcue

    May 17, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    The Teddy Bear is awesome!

    Reply
    • Louise

      May 18, 2012 at 9:39 PM

      Thanks I’m so happy that you all like him

      Reply

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