Overview
I’m happy to share this hippo cake topper tutorial with you. It’s a relaxed project, with everything broken down into clear, simple steps, so the process feels manageable even if you’re new to character modelling.
Printable templates guide sizing and proportions, helping you focus on shaping and details instead of second-guessing measurements. They’re useful not only for beginners, but also for experienced cake makers who want to work faster and achieve consistent results.
Whether you’re making this hippo for a cake, building confidence with character modelling, or simply enjoying some creative time, it’s an easy and enjoyable project to work through.
This tutorial includes:
- Over 120 high quality photos
- 6 short step videos
- Easy to follow instructions
- Templates - they will help you with the shapes and sizes
- List of equipment
- List of edibles
- Amounts of paste needed
SIZE
- Height:
- with the hat: 9 cm
- without the hat: 7 cm
- Width (widest part of the cake topper): 6.5 cm