Step 22 :
Start applying the overhanging curved strips around the bottom tier . These should support themselves on the royal icing coat easily as long as they are very thin strips . For the wider strips , use an acupuncture needle to support while the royal icing dries completely .
Step 23 :
Extend the curved strips application onto the middle tier . The middle tier will have a flush point with the bottom tier . The top tier should be flush with the middle tier .
Step 24 :
Start airbrushing your metallics onto the cake . Start with gold at the top and working your way down to rose gold , bronze and dark bronze . TIP : No airbrush ? You can paint it ! It will take longer of course , but the final product will be similar .