Learn how to create this cute happy zebra cake topper by Marlene Debattista of CakeHeaven by Marlene.
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Cut the templates out of thin cardboard.
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Roll out some white Mexican paste to about 7mm thick and using a craft knife, cut out the zebra shape. Insert two toothpicks at the base and leave to dry for at least 24 hours.
3
Roll out some white gum paste to about 3mm thick and using a craft knife, cut out the head of the zebra. Use a little edible glue to stick the head to the zebra.
4
Roll out some charcoal grey gum paste to about 3mm thick and using a craft knife, cut out the muzzle of the zebra. Stick the muzzle to the head of the zebra with a little edible glue. Use the small side of a ball tool to make the two holes for the nose. Use a veining tool or CelStick to mark the mouth of the zebra.
5
Roll out some black gum paste to about 3mm thick and using a craft knife, cut out the mane of the zebra. Use a little edible glue to stick it to the zebra.
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Thinly roll out some black gum paste and using a craft knife, cut out the zebra stripes. Stick them to the zebra with a little edible glue. Refer to the templates to make sure each piece is in the right place. Draw the eyes with an edible black marker.
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Make the three-leaf topper. For the base, roll out a piece of light green Mexican paste to about 5mm thick and using a craft knife, cut it out using the three-leaf template. Insert a toothpick at the base and leave to dry for at least 24 hours.
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Roll out three pieces of gum paste in different shades of green to about 3mm thick. Cut out each leaf from a different shade of green. Using a veining tool, mark the vein in the middle of each leaf. Attach the leaves to the base using a little edible glue.
