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Published: 2011-02-14 05:23:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 206075; Favourites: 5107; Downloads: 210
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Version en EspaΓ±ol: [link]My other polymer clay tutorials:
Polymer Clay Plate Tutorial Polymer Clay Bowl Tutorial Polymer Clay Waffles Tutorial Polymer Clay Cakes Tutorial Polymer Clay Cinnamon Roll Tutorial Polymer Clay Chocolate Chip Cookies Tutorial Sugar Scrub for the Polymer Clay Artist Tutorial Mica Shift an Awesome Polymer Clay Technique FTF: Chocolate Shavings Mini-Tutorial Polymer Clay Faux Opal Tutorial (Buyable) Polymer Clay Waffles Tutorial (VIDEO) Polymer Clay Flowers Tip (VIDEO) Polymer Clay Cake Texture Tutorial (VIDEO) The Perfect Frosting Tutorial (VIDEO) See all my Artisan Craft tutorials here: [link]
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When using my tutorials or techniques explained in my tutorials all I need is that you say or write "Inspired by Talty" somewhere on the description, that's all I'm asking for. A link back to my gallery or tutorial is appreciated, but not necessary. You can make anything in my tutorials for personal or commercial purposes (yes, that means you can sell what you make) but you can't claim these techniques as your own. No redistribution, reposting or repacking of my tutorials, images, text or any part of them is allowed. They can't be translated to other languages without my permission (ask me about it). FREE TUTORIAL, NEVER TRY TO SELL IT.
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UPDATE: The amazing ~Snowfern pointed out some mistakes I had made about the baking times. She explained to me why it was important to bake your items at the correct temperature, for the right amount of time. Even if your minis look fine, they're raw in the inside and they will deteriorate overtime! Not immediately, but in a few years they will crumble... so please, I can't stress how important it is to learn to bake your creations correctly!
I am sorry everyone for the mistake, I hope I didn't cause trouble
I am not perfect and I am still learning, so if you see me making any more mistakes please let me know 
I really want to help, so I certainly don't want to give false information. Please give some love to ~Snowfern !--------------------
MY MOST AMBITIOUS TUTORIAL TO THIS DAY IS FINALLY COMPLETED.
One of the tutorials that helped me the most when I was learning how to make cakes was this [link] by Betsy Niederer
If you still have trouble understanding how to texture the cake, I recommend you see this video [link] by *fairchildart
Cake brush by ~Nana-viciouS
Cakes are one of the most complicated things I do, so the tutorial ended up being quite long... actually they're not complicated, they're quite easy but they involve many steps.
This took me months to finish, months! I took the first photos 3 months ago, and the last one just a couple of days ago. It was getting ridiculous: the more I advanced, the more I felt the need to take a new photo, explain a new technique, revise everything... I had to stop myself from dragging the tutorial any longer. It's finished, but I'm sure that I'll want to revise it again in the future.
Well that explains why the lightning is so inconsistent. I'm sorry about that, I hope it's not too annoying.
My next tutorial is going to be something quick and easy or I'll die
what to do next? 
My template and cakes made by me using this technique:
Cakes made using my tutorial:
[link] by ~dekosweet
[link] by ~ClaudusAles ' daughter
[link] by ~disney002
[link] by !blossomingart
[link] by ~happy-kittens
[link] by ~Rae-Lynn
[link] [link] [link] by !ShirtSizes
[link] [link] [link] by ~FatalPotato
[link] by ~annaym
[link] by *Wholikesshinythings
[link] by *iwillburnyou
[link] by ~stirfryarcade
[link] by ~fimocrazy
[link] by =Coven-tina
[link] [link] by ~TheEmeraldMasquerade
[link] by ~daregindemone04
[link] by =Nilanja
[link] by =KT-Silver
[link] by ~cupcakecutiefriends
[link] [link] by ~RedMizuki
[link] by *BacktoEarthCreations
[link] by ~sapphire44456
[link] by ~SweetSuguri
[link] by ~dfritillary
[link] by *Aryiea
[link] by ~h4rd-kisses
[link] by ~Bubbles1010101
[link] by *Angi-Shy
[link] by ~KaytiiSue
[link] by ~Maleficent1959
[link] by ~CraftMonster
[link] [link] by ~LittlePurpleCloud
[link] by ~iamdemic
[link] by ~XXSaturnNinjaSGXX
[link] by ~OmenaApple
[link] by ~StripeyKneeSocks
[link] by ~Animonia
[link] by *veddabredda
[link] by ~Neidonkorento
[link] by ~claymasey98
[link] by ~Kichisama666
[link] by *madebyadcdmc
[link] by ~Kaerlyn
[link] by ~BlackCurtains
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Hey,
I wanted to thank you for your tutorial, it helped me so much and encouraged my to make a cake as well
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Wow that's great to know, thank you for letting me know! 
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You're a godsend. This tutorial is so helpful and it works so well! 
I have a question though...You know how the cake it has a height? How do you get a consistent height?
And also, for the cream, have you ever tried using 3-d fabric paint?
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Oh wow I'm glad that I could help you!
What do you mean by height? I keep the height of my slices consistent by using the cardboard pieces like I showed at the beginning.
yes I've tried using that, but I only use them for flat frostings or cream, like the frosting on a doughnut. For things that are fluffy I prefer to use polymer clay.
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Oh my, I've skipped over that...I see now. Sorry!
Yes, I see now-the polymer clay has more shape and a better look to it. What about the creme for an Oreo though, for example? Or is it just like cake cream?
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I would love that! 
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WOW !!!! Yummy >.<<3
They look really delicious.
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Thank you!! ^^ and they're so much fun to make too
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I really wanna do these sometime
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That sounds great, send me a link when you do
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing!
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Thanks!
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[link]
I only had paint and not a lot of clay.
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thank you so much for showing how to do the piping. You're right, people don't seem up to telling how to do it (and make it look realistic). I've worked with polymer clay before, even making miniature foods for my sister once (but she lost most of them
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No problem, it's my pleasure to share secrets 
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WHOOOAAA o.o DIS IS AWESOME. just the other night I made a custard pie, (yet to bake) so far its looking awesome..untill I saw this XD I could totally make improvments to it! Anyways,Iv just recently re-started my poly clay creations. I kinda stopped after middle school but now (2 years later) Im getting back into it! mawha. so im looking around for ideas and stuff cuz im still not to great at it. But I think this will help alot. Thnx
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Thank you I'm glad you liked it and that I was able to give you some ideas to improve your own work, I think that's the best thing about making tutorials
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These are so cute (: I've been looking for some crafts to do lately, and I can't wait to try this out.
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I'm glad that you found it interesting, let me know when you try it!
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Thanks SO much for this wonderful tutorial! By any chance, is this available as a PDF file? Again, thank you for sharing your terrific techniques!
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You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it
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Excellent then I'll work on it
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I finally got the pics of the cakes I made up in my gallery. I have no idea how to do the link thing though.
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Oh thank you so much for letting me know, I just saw it and I loved it
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I'm glad you found my cake tutorial
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Wow! this is wonderful.
I'm a bit of a clay ameteur, so I was wondering, when you say you "bake" the clay, what kind of oven to you use?
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Thanks!
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Thanks! So, a baking oven (that I could cook cookies in) would work too?
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yes that works perfectly
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Great tutorial!
I actually have a question: were the cakes baked three times in the whole? (1-slices, 2-with fillings, 3-final with fondant/decoration). People advise generally to not overbake/underbake, but wouldn't the parts baked several times darken or be completely destroyed? I feel the same about prebaked fruit slices/sprinkles etc. which are made and stored in advance: is it alright to bake them again?
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Thanks!
Yup they were baked three times, but they don't overbake. Actually the clay doesn't burn or charcoal unless they're baked higher than the recommended temperature, but you can bake them as many times as you want as long as you don't go above the recommended baking temperature.
The only exception is with translucent clay, which can darken a little bit if baked for longer than recommended, but it's only a little bit and most people probably won't notice. That's why I only bake it for a little while the first time.
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Well, just got the machine, and 'mystery' solved: pasta machine are not to be washed in water, meaning no matter what, 'perfect cleaning' just with paper or brush is just not happening=using it for food+clay is just not happening, ever
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Actually it's a bad idea to use anything for both food and clay, the clay can't be completely cleaned from any surface so if you ever use anything for clay, it's best to dedicate it to clay only. This includes cooking trays, knives, cookie cutters, or anything that enters in direct contact with polymer clay.
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Thank you very much for the fast and detailed answer! I've been wondering about it for a while and happy to finally get it
I'm actually getting a pasta machine today and will try very soon to play with fimo 
If I use your tutorial I'll be sure to send you a link to the finished product ^^
Thanks again!
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No problem!
I can't wait to see that!
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I also thought about it but the fact is I got that pasta machine for half price+ free shipping... finding another bargain like that will be difficult 
Thanks for all your replies ^^
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Well I'll keep my fingers crossed that you'll find another bargain ^^ have fun with it and I hope it turns out delicious!
you're welcome, thanks to you too
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Wonderful tutorial!! I can't wait to try these.
I have a quick question. When you cook the clay the second time after fondant/frosting how long do you cook it for. I don't want to burn the already cooked clay, but I don't want the new clay that I added to be undercooked.
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That's great, let me see what you do with this tutorial :d
That depends on the size of what you're doing, measure it with a ruler and read your package to estimate how long it needs to be cooked.
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Thank you so much for the Llama badge. That was so sweet of you. I don't know anything about badges, what are they for.
I have gotten some petit fours done and am working on some cakes now. I will post them as soon as I can find my camera plug in for the computer.
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