Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network February 2017 | Page 26

Step 10 & 11 :
Draw two lines at different angles on the top tier , meeting at the same point as the point on the bottom tier . Continue with the “ waves ” on the top tier with the shell tool , on the same side as the bottom tier .
Step 12 , 13 & 14 :
Using the smallest circle cutter to press on the cake , and another larger cutter and press against the cake . Vary the sizes of the larger cutter so that not all circles are the same size . Draw a few oval shapes using a dresden tool , this can be done at your personal preference . Draw a line that defines the boundary of where the circles end .
Step 15 :
To apply the gold leaf against the “ waves ”, use a water brush and brush water against the waves . Work the brush against the grooves until the surface feels tacky . Apply gold leaf against the waves , you can use the line as a guide . Gold leaf will stick to areas that have been made tacky , so whatever that is still on the sheet can be used to fill the other areas .