The Christmas Table: Christmas recipes and tutorials A celebration of all things Christmas! | Página 113

For the arms • Use a kebab stick and wrap and #18 guage wire around the stick • Insert stick into at least ¾ into the body to ensure your arm does not twist. • Roll two even balls for the arms and roll into a thick log shape as per the legs • For the arm holding the balloon cut a slit down the log but leave the top section • Wet the stick and wrap the fondant around the stick • Secure in place • Flatten the top of the arm and cut out a section to create a thumb and hand • Shape the hand flat so it is ready to hold the presents • Impression the arm with sharp tool annd leave to dry • For your second arm roll your ball of fondant into a log shape. • Flatten the top section of the arm to form your hand • Cut a slit to create your thumb and fingers • Using water glue your arm to your body and form into the hole created earlier • Hold in place until it stays put • Position your hand where you like • Impression with your sharp tool and leave to dry Teddy Time | 113