This year I discovered the craft of fake baking. I was already playing with foam clay but I had not known that there is a whole community of beautiful fake bakers! If you love fake dessert and other fauxe food decorations for your home you will have to check out what fake baking is all about. In this post I am compiling the 6 must do tutorials to dive into the amazing craft of fake baking during this merry christmas season.

How to make a faux Whipped Cream Mug topper with Foam Clay
This is a mess free version of the most common fake bake design. Everyone loves a beautiful whipped cream topper for their fake hot chocolates and shakes. The standard way to make the whipped cream is using lightweight spackling that can get messy and for some people piping is intimidating or they just don’t have the tools. I came up with an easy way to create the same effect of a beautiful whipped cream topper just using your finger tips.
Find the full tutorial HERE

Cutest Family S’mores Ornament – Personalizable
This is my best seller in my shop every year. It is so simple you can make your own little marshmallow family. Make as many adults and kids to represent your own or your friends family.
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How to DIY fake chocolate drizzle for your fake bakes
What goes better with fake whipped cream than a nice rich chocolate sauce? you can use it to drizzle onto your fake hot chocolates and desserts or use it to coat the inside of a glass to make it look like a delicious chocolatey drink. It calls for mod podge as a base.
Find the full tutorial HERE

Thick fudgy Decoden Cream
If you need something more substantial, thick and with lots of gloss then this DIY decoden cream is perfect for you. Cover the rim of your mug and dip it into sprinkles for a fake baker’s dream. It spreads somewhat like jelly and is not runny at all. Try the recipe for your next fake bake creations.
Find the full tutorial HERE

Cute Gingerbread Girl Pen Topper
Get into the christmas spirit and make this adorable gingerbread girl. You can add her directly into the whipped cream or other fake bakes for an instant christmasy touch. Or make her into a pen for an amazing stocking stuffer. It makes the perfect handmade gift with a guaranteed wow effect. Learn how to make the gingerbread girl pen
Find the full tutorial HERE

Classic Fake Candy: Gumdrops made with Foam Clay
The heart of every amazing gingerbread house: Gumdrops are so easy to make and look absolutely stunningly realistic. Use them in your Christmas fake bakes or add them to your fake gingerbread houses for a cute little christmas village. Learn how to make different size gumdrops.
Find the full tutorial HERE

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