Fondant Feather Tutorial

In this tutorial, I will be showing you how to make fondant feathers like the ones used on the top tier of this orange and black tufted billow weave cake. Though I made ostrich feathers here, the same technique can be used to make other types of feathers.

TOOLS:

(1) Rolling Pin

(2) Pizza Wheel

(3) Sharp Blade or X-acto Knife

(4) Paint Brush

(5) Floral Wires

(6) Fondant Wheel

(7) Cooling/Drying Rack

(8) Pot of Boiling Water or Steamer

EDIBLE COMPONENTS

(1) Fondant

(2) Black Color Paste

(3) Black Luster Dust

PROCEDURE:

(1) Roll out black fondant into a quarter of a centimeter thickness.

(2) Use a pizza wheel to cut out feather shapes.

(3) Pass floral wires into the middle of the feathers. They should get up to about 3/4 way up the feathers.

(4) Use a sharp blade to frill the edges of the feathers.

(5) Use a fondant wheel to make the middle vein and blend the frills with the center of the feathers.

(6) Place the feathers on the drying rack to dry. Fan out some of the frills and curve the top a bit before leaving them to dry.

(7) When they are dry, use a brush to brush some black luster dust on the feathers.

(8) Steam the feathers over a pot of boiling water or with a steamer for a few seconds to set the luster dust. Leave the feathers to dry completely before using.

About Terry Adido

Terry Adido is passionate about showing people how easy it is to recreate restaurant quality meals in the comfort of their kitchens. With a style of cooking he refers to as Afro-European Fusion, his meals are influenced greatly by French and Italian Cuisine with a West African twist. If you love good food, you are in for the ride of your life.

Orike Constance says:

July 18, 2015 at 9:46 pm

U r d real boss.I am one of or biggest cake tutorial fan.

Terry Adido says:

July 19, 2015 at 5:10 pm

Thanks Constance. I appreciate your love and support.

kejie says:

July 19, 2015 at 11:48 am

Terry please I’m in a fix as I write. My fondant is melting. Already done with the cake but am scared if it will keep till tomorrow. Please help somehow. Thanks

Terry Adido says:

July 19, 2015 at 5:08 pm

It might be due to the combination of heat and humidity. Try keeping the cake in the fridge.

July 19, 2015 at 7:41 pm

Thanks indeed . You are a teacher.

Terry Adido says:

July 19, 2015 at 9:59 pm

Thanks Kejie.

- murphy says:
  
  August 15, 2015 at 1:06 pm
  
  That was educating and refreshing… thanks for that heads up
  
  - Terry Adido says:
    
    August 15, 2015 at 6:17 pm
    
    You are welcome Murphy.

Nengi says:

March 31, 2016 at 8:35 pm

TerryliciousTerry always on fire!!!abeg i won be like you when i grow up,thanks boss for all these F.o.c’s,if i were to pay money i will be in huge debt walahi,God bless you fa!