Character Modeling with Sugar Paste
A course by user715823 surname715823 , Pastry Chef
Joined April 2018
Learn the basic techniques of sugar art to sculpt figures filled with expressiveness and movement
Learn the basic techniques of sugar art to sculpt figures filled with expressiveness and movement
Joined April 2018
Have you ever seen a stunning work of art that's also edible? Now you can make your own by exploring the endless possibilities of sugarcraft. For pastry chef Carlos Lischetti, sugar paste is his material of choice because it allows him to sculpt figures with exquisite detail. He can change the look of a cake and brighten up the atmosphere around it by simply adding a smile to his characters.
In this course, learn the basic techniques to sculpt sugar paste and turn your ideas into tasty creations. Discover the materials and tools for working with sugar paste and model animation-style figures step by step using geometric shapes and 3D details.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 16 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (758)
- 24,803 students
- 19 lessons (3h 23m)
- 16 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Model a full-body caricature-style figure while experimenting with different facial expressions and body postures to simulate motion.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn how to model figures using sugar paste, regardless of age or experience. This course is also perfect for any artisan who sculpts and models with inedible materials, like polymer or cold porcelain clay, and is interested in branching out to this technique.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is needed for this course, just come ready to experiment at home while following along with your teacher.
As for materials, you need CMC, vegetable fat, cornstarch, a silicone mat, gel food coloring, and wooden sticks.
Reviews
A course by user715823 surname715823
As a child, Carlos Lischetti loved baking and decorating cakes. This childhood passion inspired him to take courses with industry professionals in Argentina and Europe, which he continues to do to keep up with new techniques and stay motivated. In the world of sugarcraft, Lischetti has developed his own unmistakable style thanks to the sketches of his twin brother Elio, which he uses to design his sugar paste figures.
Throughout his career, he has had several of his projects featured in the magazine Cakes and Sugarcraft, and has written two books: Animación en azúcar and Animación en azúcar 2, published by B. Dutton Publishing in London. He currently travels the world teaching his modeling techniques and sharing his sweet experiences in sugarcraft.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
From sketch to 3D modeling
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Sketch: Search for Visual References
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Materials and tools
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Modeling paste: preservation and color
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How to model basic shapes
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U3
Modeling of one of our characters
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Legs and slippers modeling
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Torso and neck shaping
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Head modeling 1
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Head modeling 2
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Arm and hand modeling
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How to make the hair and assemble the figure in a vertical position 1
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How to make the hair and assemble the figure in a vertical position 2
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U4
Giving character to our characters
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Adding objects: guitar
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Cross leg modeling
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Facial expressions: open mouth
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Hands and different hair alternatives
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U5
Securing and presenting our pieces
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How to cover a styrofoam base and secure the characters
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Characters on the cake and transfer
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FP
Final project
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Character modeling with sugar paste
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Excellent explanation and very clear information.
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PlusExcellent way of explaining, very smooth, clear, without haste, very didactic.
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I really liked the course. I had my doubts because I needed to make figures with cold porcelain, and the truth is that I was very surprised because the teaching of the course fit very well. I also saw that in the description of the course it said that it also applied to polymer clay and that gave me a lot of relief. I would have liked him to make a female figure in the examples, but from there everything was excellent.
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Wow, what a fabulous course! I have a background in art and design and wanted to try something a bit different as my daughter has been creating some beautiful cakes which gave me the inspiration. Carlos is clearly a very accomplished pastry chef and teacher and his instruction is clear and straightforward to follow. To learn the basics of sugar paste modelling from one of the best out there this is the course for you and I would recommend it without reservation, Thank you Carlos.