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Blue Chinoiserie

FRANSISKA WONGSO

Fransiska Wongso

Cake Design

Inspired by blue and white

Chinese ceramics, this cake

is created in tribute to the

beautiful gown of Guo Pei

which was featured in The

Metropolitan Museum of Art

exhibition, China: Through the

Looking Glass. The cake fea-

tures multiple layers of gum

paste, each airbrushed using a

stencil to keep the consistency

of the design. They are then

folded and arranged to form

an architectural draping effect.

For more information about

Fransiska and her work, visit:

http://www.fransiskawongso.com

Instagram @fransiskawongso

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Step 1.

Roll out a piece of gum paste very thinly (I use a pasta roller with the

thinnest setting) and cut a circle. Put the stencil on top and a layer of

mesh on top of that. Spray with an airbrush using navy blue to get the

Chinese ceramic look.

Step 2.

After airbrushing, the pattern will show on the gum paste. The edge

can be done by putting a smaller circle of baking paper on top and

airbrushing around the edge. Prepare a few circles combining both

big and small. Allow to dry for about an hour or until semi dry but

manageable.

Step 3.

Fold into various shapes as shown. Support with baking paper or a paper

towel and let completely dry. Arrange to match the gown design and

adhere to the cake using edible glue.