This guitar has been played by some of the greatest musicians in rock history, including Slash from Guns N’ Roses, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Joe Perry from Aerosmith, and, of course, Les Paul himself. It’s a guitar that has inspired generations, and now, I’ll show you how to bring this masterpiece to life in cake form!

In this tutorial, I’ll be working from blueprints, photos, and even my own memories from my days as an electric guitar player. My goal is to create a cake that’s as realistic as possible, down to the slim, solid body that sets electric guitars apart from their acoustic counterparts. I’ve made plenty of guitar cakes in the past, including the famous Fender Stratocaster, but today we’re focusing on the classic Les Paul.

Along the way, I’ll share my tips, tricks, and techniques for replicating the details that make this guitar so special. And don’t worry, even if you’re a beginner, I’ll walk you through the basic principles so you can apply these skills to other guitar models as well.

Let’s get started on this rockin’ cake adventure!

What you will learn:

• How to shape a guitar following a plan
• Preparing essential parts before hand
• Creating a realistic guitar neck using pastillage.
• Creating a wood grain on guitar body
• How to make realistic guitar strings using elastic cord

In this tutorial, you’ll learn:

• How to sculpt and assemble the cake.
• Techniques for covering the cake with fondant for a smooth and realistic finish.
• How to create intricate details like wheels, headlights, and the iconic trailer features.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to challenge your baking skills, this tutorial provides all the tips and tricks you need to make your very own 3D Semi Trailer Truck Cake. Get ready to hit the road to cake decorating success!

For this tutorial, I’ve chosen an iconic symbol that reminds us of the Far East, particularly Thailand – the trishaw. What makes this challenge even more exciting is that I’ve decided to create this centerpiece without using any internal construction. That means absolutely no wires or skewers! Just like the delicate spokes of a bicycle wheel, we’ll explore how to support these fragile sugar wheels to bear the weight.

So, if you’ve ever wondered how to work with pastillage, how to craft intricate and gravity-defying structures, or simply love the art of cake decorating, join me as we start from the planning stage and dive into this incredible cake project.