Piping icing message onto your cake can sometimes be stressful, so I put together this video of unique alternatives to doing so! Supplies for each technique are as follows: TECHNIQUE #1 -Baker's twine -Fabric ribbon or washi tape -Double-sided tape (for use with fabric ribbon) -Fabric scissors -Bamboo skewers or wooden cake dowels -Letter sticker TECHNIQUE #2 -Fondant -All-vegetable shortening (white & solid) -Smooth rolling pin -Dusting pouch filled with cornstarch

Cake Size(s) 8" Round Decorating Tip(s) Used None Techinques Used Planning and assembling internal structure Stacking cake (head) Scuplting cake (head) Detailing with Fondant and Modeling Chocolate/Candy Clay Applying color dust for dimension Painting details with luster dust Edible Decor Swiss Meringue Buttercream Fondant Modeling Chocolate Color and Luster Dust