My Little Pony Cake Topper Tutorial

My Little Pony Cake Topper Tutorial

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Raise your hand if you grew up loving My Little Pony? I don’t know about you but getting my first Pony at Christmas was very memorable and I adored that little horse. It was almost as good as getting an actual pony… ok maybe not that good but pretty dang good! I’ve been obsessed with Ponys pretty much fo forever and have been meaning to share this topper tutorial for some time with you.

Now this is a long tutorial because there are some repetitive parts. I tried to incorporate just enough that you can follow along but not so much that you become horribly bored haha! You’re welcome. Also, if you’re interested in any of the tools or materials that I use in this tutorial, you can purchase them from my Amazon store. I do get a small cut of those sales which helps me to maintain my blog and bring more fabulous tutorials to you :)

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One of the things I mention in the video is that it’s really helpful if you have a toy to actually reference. You can pick up a cheap pony toy at Target for a few bucks. If not, I included some photos of the finished pony here from all angles so that it can help you with proportions.

One of the most challenging parts to this tutorial was getting Rainbow Dash’s features correct. I actually did her head twice but only showed it once in the video. Proof that a little practice goes a long way, even for a seasoned sculptor.

REMINDER! The next Sugar Geeks Show tutorial coming to patreon is this awesome gravity defying airplane cake :) Now’s your chance to sign up if you haven’t already become a patron. When you become a patron at the $9 level, you get access to all the tutorials on my channel, including a popular Elsa castle tutorial and my BBQ cake tutorial and so many more!

 

  • Jay

    What do u think of the one I made? I didn’t have any wire or polystyrene block so had to make it without. I also made all the modelling chocolate from scratch. It took me AGES! :-)

  • Gleegirl1

    thank you – so much – for this absolutely awesome tutorial! I’ve never worked in modelling chocolate before but your tutorial just made the whole thing brilliantly simple. I’m pretty darn proud of my Rainbow Dash and can’t wait to see my little one’s face when she sees her birthday cake :D

  • Francine

    Hi. I wrote a comment but it seems to have disappeared so I’ll try again :) First of all, a fantastic tutorial!!l … so clear and I love the camera angle. Ah, yes, I have a question: I love to use modeling chocolate but when I tried it for sculpting it got much too soft and impossible to work with. The consistency was fine when I began. Either I have too hot hands or the temp where I live is too warm. I did notice that you touch the chocolate as little as possible. Do you think that adding CMC would help any … or should I just wait for fall?

    • http://www.artisancakecompany.com/ Elizabeth Marek

      You shouldnt be touching it much with your hands, you put it onto the sculpture and smooth out with a modeling tool.

      • Francine

        Thank you so much for the quick reply! I’ll give it another go with less hand holding :) Do you know whether floral wire gauge 22 would work as well as the wire that you’re using?

  • Steph Garcia

    I follow your work on Facebook and love seeing all your work! I had a quick question about how you made this one here which came out great. If made exactly the same way with the modeling chocolate and fondant will it harden if left out? Or should it be refrigerated? I know when you refrifgerate fondate it tends to get sticky and I don’t work with modeling chocolate as much so am unsure of what to do. I would like to attempt to make this in advance. Your advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!

    • http://www.artisancakecompany.com/ Elizabeth Marek

      You just leave it out, chocolate hardens at room temperature :)

      • Steph Garcia

        Thank you so much for responding so quickly!!

  • Shruthi

    I forgot to say it has to be shipped from one coast to the other in the USA.

  • Shruthi

    Hey Liz. So loved your tutorial. So easy to follow. Thanks for sharing it.
    I had a question for you. Please can you tell me how to ship a mc figure? I’m making one for my niece and I have to ship it to her. Thanks much
    Shruthi

  • http://www.myblissbaking.com Denise Clark

    Liz you are amazing! I am so becoming a patron! How far in advance can i make this topper and can i be stored in the fridge until the party….?

    • http://www.artisancakecompany.com/ Elizabeth Marek

      You should denise! You can make this WAY in advance, it doesnt go bad!

  • Carol Bouchillon

    this was awesome.. thank you so much.i am a new big fan..

  • http://batman-news.com Eli Vel

    Hi Liz lovely tutorial. Your store shows two types of wire. Either one works? Or does it have to be specific. Thanks

  • Roseli Silva

    I’m totally trying this on Sunday!!! Lizz you’re the best teacher ever :) I’m from Venezuela and want to join the Sugar Geeks train *lol* but i’m not pretty sure how does it work!!!

  • Wendy Scoates

    L<3ve the new format Liz! It's homey, personal, and comfortable. Love the way you threw that stupid toy, lmao! "Boring!"

  • Diana Karina Rivera

    Amazing Work Liz! Love the new format it feels as though I’m right next to you, will be doing this soon! thank you for all your tutorials, for taking time away from your family to teach us you everything you know! Thank you!

    • http://www.artisancakecompany.com/ Elizabeth Marek

      You’re welcome!

  • Jessie Oldman

    This is so cute Liz! Huge fan of all your work and have learned so much from you already :) Would you recommend using fondant/gumpaste for this pony as well or only modelling chocolate?

    • http://www.artisancakecompany.com/ Elizabeth Marek

      You could use fondant/gumpaste but the problem is blending those seams, that is why I use the modeling choc. you can easily blend seams

      • Jessie Oldman

        Ah of course, makes sense. Thank you again for all your tutorials, you really are gifted in what you do :) x

        • http://www.artisancakecompany.com/ Elizabeth Marek

          you’re welcome!

  • Jessie Oldman

    This is so cute Liz! Huge fan of all your work and have learned so much from you already :) Would you recommend using fondant/gumpaste for this pony as well or only modelling chocolate?