Free mini tutorial

This is a short free tutorial.

Purchasable tutorials are more detailed and include full printable template sets.

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Starfish Templates
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This equipment is included in the Seahorse Tutorial.
  • scalpel
  • frilling stick (or use a cocktail stick)
  • piping nozzle - 3 mm (or similar size)
  • brushes for dusting: small round, medium round
  • non-stick board
  • paper towel (one piece)
  • scissors (to cut out a template)

These edibles are included in the Seahorse Tutorial.

  • Teal 50/50 FP/SP mix* - 2 g
  • Teal dust food colour - I mixed blue, yellow and white:
    • Ocean Blue (Sugarflair)
    • Lemon Yellow (Sugarflair)
    • White (Sugarflair)
* You don't have to use the same type/brand of paste as me. You'll find more information here. 
2.5 cm

This amount is included in the Seahorse Tutorial:

* You don't have to use the same type/brand of paste as me. You'll find more information here. 

This mini tutorial shows how to make a simple gum paste starfish without using cutters. A lovely little detail for ocean-themed cakes and cupcake toppers.

This is a part of the Seahorse Tutorial, that is why the size of the starfish is defined and the templates start from 31.

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