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Learn how to make Red Bird and Green Pig fondant toppers

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  • How to decorate an animal cake. Angry Birds Fondant Toppers - Step 1
    Step 1

    Here are the supplies you'll need:
    * red, white, yellow, black and green fondant
    * tylose or water for the "glue"
    * rice krispies treats
    * fondant roller
    * black edible marker
    * round piping tips
    * round cutters
    * small brush
    * exacto knife
    * dresden tool (optional)

  • How to decorate an animal cake. Angry Birds Fondant Toppers - Step 2
    Step 2

    First, roll the rice krispies treats into a ball the size of a gumball. Then knead the red fondant until it becomes soft and pliable. Roll out the fondant and cut out with a 2" round cutter.

  • How to decorate an animal cake. Angry Birds Fondant Toppers - Step 3
    Step 3

    Wrap the rice krispies treats ball completely with the fondant, then roll between your hands to remove the seams.

  • How to decorate an animal cake. Angry Birds Fondant Toppers - Step 4
    Step 4

    Roll out the white fondant. Cut out with a 1" round cutter and roll into an oval. Brush with a small amount of tylose or water and adhere to the red ball.

  • How to decorate an animal cake. Angry Birds Fondant Toppers - Step 5
    Step 5

    Shape the yellow fondant into a small cone, glue on the beak and score with an exacto knife.

  • How to decorate an animal cake. Angry Birds Fondant Toppers - Step 6
    Step 6

    For the eyes, cut out 2 white circles with a small piping tip and glue above the beak. Draw in the pupils with the black edible marker. For the eye brows, make elongated tear drops from the black fondant and glue above the eyes.

  • How to decorate an animal cake. Angry Birds Fondant Toppers - Step 7
    Step 7

    Now for the finishing touches. Form a red tear drop, score to create the head feathers, then glue to the top. For the tail feathers, form a black tear drop, score twice, then glue to the back.

  • How to decorate an animal cake. Angry Birds Fondant Toppers - Step 8
    Step 8

    On to the green pig! Follow the steps above to make the head. Form an oval for the snout, glue onto the head, then use the dresden tool to create the nostrils. For the eyes, cut out 2 white circles with a small piping tip and glue above the sides of the snout. Draw in the pupils and eye brows with the black edible marker.

  • How to decorate an animal cake. Angry Birds Fondant Toppers - Step 9
    Step 9

    Lastly, form 2 tear drops for the ears, press down the center with the dresden tool, and glue to the top of the head.

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Olivia H.
Olivia H. · Indianapolis, Indiana, US · 32 projects
Those are so adorable!
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