Egyptian Goddess Bust Cake Tutorial

Published: Last Updated: By:Elizabeth Marek

Skill level: Advanced

The latest in anatomically-correct sculpting in cake form. Complete with anatomy references, tips from clay sculptors, structure, and more. Learn how to build a realistic female bust cake. An in-depth sculpting tutorial from Liz Marek.

2:56:24 Minutes of Instruction

What You Will Learn

  • How to create an anatomically-correct bust using cake, rice cereal treats, fondant and modeling chocolate
  • Learn how to map out the major forms of the face and check your work
  • How to make realistic sugar eyes
  • Learn how to create jewelry and a headdress out of chocolate
  • Liz Marek’s tips and tricks on getting your work to the next level

Tutorial Chapters

  1. Making the eyes 0:14
  2. Building the structure 2:59
  3. Carving the cake 6:35
  4. Adding rice cereal treats 11:14
  5. Coloring modeling chocolate 15:29
  6. Covering the body 16:34
  7. Placing the eyes 24:48
  8. Adding the jaw 27:56
  9. Adding the top of the head 31:16
  10. Defining the major forms 33:33
  11. Adding the lips 37:42
  12. Adding the nose 44:43
  13. Refining the eyes 52:59
  14. Refining the cheeks 1:07:23
  15. Adding the collar bones 1:12:20
  16. Refining the neck 1:14:02
  17. Understanding upper body bones and muscles 1:16:47
  18. Adding the shoulder blades 1:25:15
  19. Refining the chest and upper arms 1:26:05
  20. Checking your work 1:38:04
  21. Modeling chocolate finishing techniques 1:44:04
  22. Adding the breasts 1:45:19
  23. Airbrushing skin tones 1:52:42
  24. Prepping for airbrush 1:54:20
  25. Painting the eyes 2:02:54
  26. Adding the eyebrows 2:08:33
  27. Adding makeup 2:13:40
  28. Making eyelashes 2:19:55
  29. Making the clothing 2:21:47
  30. Making the necklace & armbands 2:25:49
  31. Painting details 2:31:15
  32. Creating the brooch 2:35:05
  33. Creating the hair 2:40:39
  34. Making the headdress 2:43:34
  35. Decorating the board 2:50:11