Part 2 of How to make a sugar man
(Step 8)
Shape a small sausage with one end slightly narrower than the other.
(Step 9)
Flatten the broader end and make a small slit like this. This will be the thumb.
(Step 10)
Use your fingers to round off the sharp edges and shape the thumb. It would help to indent the palm and curve the fingers to make it resemble a hand. If you're making a bigger figure, you can also make 3 more slits and shape all the fingers. But since this is a small figure, I shan't bother with the details (the finished figure would only be about 1-inch tall).
Bend the arm about half-way to make an elbow. Repeat the steps to make a second arm but remember to cut the thumb slit at the opposite end or you'll end up with 2 right arms (or 2 left arms, depending on which one you started with)! Leave the arms for about 15-30 mins to let them set but not harden. While waiting, have a cup of tea or vacuum the floor or update your Facebook or watch an episode of Cake Boss..... even if you leave it for a few hours, the sugarpaste will set but not harden, just as long as you don't totally forget about it and leave it overnight or over an entire week. If you try to attach arms to the body right after you've made them, they may be too soft and will flop or stretch and you'll end up with gorilla arms (hehe). Yes, patience is the key to good art!
(Step 12)
Attach the arms, like so...
Make an oval-shaped ball.
Attach the oval-shaped ball. This time you can attach the ball right away coz it's a solid ball and not as flimsy as the arms. Artistic tip - attaching the head at an angle rather than straight centre will give your figure more character.
Make a whole bunch of men and have a party!
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