Unicorns? Pah! Old news (I mean, obviously there's a time and a place but still...). Mermaids are what it's all about these days. You've probably been wondering how you can make the BEST mermaid cake around? Well, so have I. And I think I've cracked it. So let me show you how to make it step by step!You will need...A cake of your choice, filled and crumb coatedButtercream or Swiss meringue buttercream coloured with food colour of your choiceSugarpaste + gum tragacanth or CMC OR ready made modelling paste in a variety of coloursLustre dusts + clear alcoholRubbery silicone mermaid tail and shell moulds for fondant/sugarpasteCornflourDigestive biscuit crumbsVarious (optional) utensils including palette knives, cake smoother, turntable, non-stick board and rolling pin, various brushes, pokey things, toothpicks and probably some other stuff that I forgot!Some useful videos to watch...How to do a Perfect Crumb Coat: https://youtu.be/I6nPRZAP-y0How to Make a Rainbow Cake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zGxza7LCEYHow to Make Perfect Swiss Meringue Buttercream: https://youtu.be/D53Hf_WNJqcButtercream Masterclass: https://youtu.be/O4qazwRvO6EHow to Make Circus Meringue/Unicorn Poops: https://youtu.be/EdF9qADp2ms-----MERCH MERCH MERCH!: http://cupcakejemma.comSUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY VIDS:https://www.youtube.com/user/CupcakeJemmaMORE CAKE: http://www.crumbsanddoilies.co.ukMY TWEETS: http://www.twitter.com/jemmawilsonMY INSTAGRAM: @cupcakejemmaCAKESTAGRAM: @crumbsanddoiliesVISIT OUR SHOP - Crumbs & Doilies1 Kingly CourtLondonW1B 5PW
