Course Overview

This masterclass focuses on the complete creation of an Oriental fondant figurine inspired by Lady Tang Wan. From material fundamentals and armature construction to full-body sculpting, costume draping, hairstyling, and fine-detail finishing, this course provides a comprehensive, end-to-end workflow for crafting an elegant, historically inspired fondant figure.
You’ll gain mastery over fondant sculpting, anatomical proportioning, structural stability, and authentic traditional styling—culminating in a refined figurine that blends classical aesthetics with professional craftsmanship.

What You’ll Learn

• Fondant fundamentals — material properties, elasticity control, moisture management, and essential tools (gauge wires, sculpting tools, precision blades, rulers).
• Asian figurine proportional systems — including “nine-head ratio,” “three-section facial mapping,” and armature size calculation.
• Professional head sculpting —
– Smooth fondant processing
– Precise facial landmarking
– Detailed features (brows, eyes, lashes, nose, lips, ears)
– Edible cosmetic shading & definition
• Body construction — torso shaping, limb modeling, joint connection, and structural proportion adjustments.
• Traditional costume creation — sugar-paste draping, pleating, layering, sash and collar detailing, fabric flow design.
• Hairstyling techniques — strand layering, braiding, bun construction, volume shaping, and micro-detail refinement.
• Final composition — pose balancing, character expression refinement, surface finishing, and aesthetic enhancement.

Course Breakdown
1. Foundation & Material Preparation (2 lessons)

• Understanding fondant behavior, moisture retention, kneading counts, and anti-cracking strategies
• Tool orientation: multi-gauge wires, sculpting knives, rulers, edible glue, shortening
• Proportion theory: nine-head ratio, face mapping, shoulder width formulas

2. Armature Engineering (3 lessons)

• Full measurement calculation based on head size
• Construction of:
– Main body + leg armature
– Head support
– V-shaped arm structure
– Decorative wire extensions for sleeves & flowing ribbons
• Cross-taping and stabilization for secure assembly

3. Head Sculpting (4 lessons)

• Forming the head core with precise weight control
• Facial grid alignment (three sections, five-eye spacing)
• Sculpting sequence: brows → nose → eye sockets → eyes → lips → ears
• Cosmetic shading, smoothing, and refining expression

4. Torso & Limb Sculpting (3 lessons)

• Female body shaping: waist contour, torso curves, neck blending
• Leg construction with wire integration and symmetry control
• Arm attachment, elbow marking, smoothing joints
• Hand and foot modeling for dynamic posing

5. Traditional Costume Design (4 lessons)

• Rolling and conditioning sugar paste to even thickness
• Layered skirt construction with pleats and natural fabric flow
• Upper garment shaping, fitting, and decorative edging
• Extra-long sleeves, structured draping, and hidden seam finishing

6. Hairstyle Creation (3 lessons)

• Building the base hair structure
• Layering fine strands with texture compression
• Crafting braids, coils, and elegant buns
• Adding loose wisps and refining direction for lifelike movement

7. Final Assembly & Finishing (2 lessons)

• Pose adjustment and overall proportion balancing
• Smoothing seams, sharpening folds, and enhancing volume
• Complete drying and structural setting

Who Should Enroll?

• Fondant figurine artists and sugar-art enthusiasts
• Beginner and intermediate learners seeking structured, professional training
• Cake decorators looking to elevate their sculptural and figurative design skills
• Creators passionate about traditional aesthetics, classical Chinese styling, and character artistry

Why This Course?

• Unmatched detail orientation — every step includes exact measurements, wire gauges, weights, and sculpting parameters
• Highly operational — no guesswork; learners can follow data-based, repeatable processes
• Specialized in Oriental beauty & classical styling — master flowing garments, refined facial structures, and iconic hair aesthetics
• Clear and progressive structure — foundation → armature → head → body → costume → hair → finishing, ensuring a smooth learning curve