Join me in this cake tutorial as I explore the incredible versatility of pastillage, a medium that I have mastered over time. Pastillage may seem intimidating, but I’m here to show you that it’s not as difficult as it looks. I’ve been invited to participate in a collaboration by Raquel Garcia, focusing on all things Thailand. I see this as the perfect opportunity to put pastillage to the test in an extreme way.

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.