Lesson 1: The Art of the Basic Sugar Cube

Carefully craft a cube of sugar, approximately 1 inch on each side. This is the foundation of all sugar paste art. You may find it helpful to use a ruler.

Hyperlink to Sugar Cube 101 for more advanced techniques.

Lesson 2: The Decorative Drop Shadow

Using a toothpick, create a drop shadow effect by carefully placing a single drop of food coloring onto the sugar cube. Experiment with different colors and styles!

For a real challenge, try Sugar Paste Casting 202 for a more advanced lesson.