Eggshell Dragon Fondant Cake Masterclass
Course Overview
This comprehensive masterclass walks you through the complete process of creating an eggshell dragon-themed fondant cake. From crafting a cracked eggshell base to sculpting an expressive baby dragon and intricate decorations, you'll learn how to build a high-impact, storytelling cake with professional-level detail and structure.
What You'll Learn
● Techniques to sculpt fondant into organic and structural forms—eggshells, dragons (head, body, limbs, horns), and themed accessories (doors, mushrooms, leaves).
● Tool mastery using fondant cutters, sculpting tools, silicone molds, and floral wires (26-gauge & 28-gauge) for fine detailing and structural support.
● Skills to create realistic textures—cracked shell edges, bark surfaces, leaf veins, dragon facial details (eyelashes, teeth, scales).
● Methods for securing parts with edible glue, inserting support wires, and modifying components for balance and durability.
● Color application using edible powder pigments (chocolate brown, peony pink, yellow, etc.) and gel-based edible coloring to enhance dimension and visual impact.
● Step-by-step techniques to assemble and stage all elements into a cohesive, visually striking composition.
Course Breakdown
● Eggshell Base: Rolling and shaping white fondant, cutting jagged edges, drying to form structure, and adding dimensional brown dot accents.
● Dragon Sculpting: Building the dragon’s head (facial features, horns, ears), body, and limbs with detailed additions such as teeth, eyelashes, and textured skin.
● Decorative Elements: Crafting a fondant door with heart-shaped embellishments and handle, leaf clusters with defined veins, whimsical mushrooms, and a sugar sign with fondant lettering.
● Assembly & Finishing: Mounting the dragon inside the eggshell, attaching all decorative elements, and applying highlight powders and color accents to complete the scene.
Who Should Enroll?
● Passionate bakers eager to advance their fondant modeling skills.
● Intermediate to advanced learners focused on mastering 3D fondant sculpting and realistic texturing.
● Cake artists looking to create fantasy-themed or mythical character cakes for events, showcases, or competitions.
Why This Course?
● End-to-end guidance from structural build-up to final visual detailing, ideal for learners aiming to elevate their cake artistry.
● Practical techniques in structural support, color layering, and advanced shaping that transfer easily to a variety of cake design projects.
● Results in a show-stopping centerpiece—an imaginative, story-driven cake that captures attention and sparks delight at any celebration.
