Bas-relief is a form of 3-dimensional modeling in which less than half of the true depth of the object projects from the background. It is widely used as a surface decoration in pottery, woodcarving and sculpture. As with several cookie art methods.
Bas relief sculptures have inspired cookie artist to use the ancient technique to create works of sweet edible art.
This old world technique is a stunning, yet simple method to master! Want to learn what makes the art of cookie decorating so majestic? Then you have come to the right place, 5th Avenue Cookie Art Academy is a relaxing, friendly and pleasing environment, where I’ll embark on teaching you techniques that do not go out of style, as well as more advanced methods that will leave everyone with their eyes wide and mouths open!
Bas Relief Sculpture Cookie:
A close up!
Equipment:
- Sunflower swag mould, Sunflower
- Cameo mould, FI
- Dresden tool
- Paper towels
Materials:
- 1-sugar cookie recipe
- Fondant, Fondarific mocha/cinnamon bun
- Fondant, Albert Uster
- Crisco or trex
- small storage bags
- Cooled boiled water
- Artist brush
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Fondant recipe:
As you can see above any size, shape and colour can be used for bas relief!
To achieve the correct colour and flavor you will need
75 grams mocha fondarific fondant
25 grams cinnamon bun
Knead each flavor until the fondant is pliable. Next knead the two flavors together
until you achieve a soft taupe. Place the fondant in a plastic airtight bag until ready to use.
If you need a refresher on how to cover a cookie with fondant visit Oscar inspired Fashion Cookies
Watch the video below to learn how I created these elegant Autumn cookies; if you prefer a royal icing covered cookie
I explain (towards the end of the video) how to achieve the bas relief on top coated cookies as well.
Bas relief can be Achieved using royal icing and my dimensional pressure piping method. For an example the cameo can be piped, see the 2 example below
Cameo Cookie art Lesson
Dimensional Cameo Cookies
Here are just few more Cookie Art Course to check out:
Bobbie I love your work the cookies are gorgeous, thank you for sharing. BTY will you be making a video on piping cameo?
Thank you
They are to beautiful to eat!
Thank you, but they are also delicious!
Lovely
Thank you
They look Victorian, what a creative andd unique idea for a cookie!
Hello,
I was wondering where i could buy molds like on this your magazine.
thank you
norma
Were are in the process of offering them in shop 5th Avenue Cake
The bas relief project is beautiful and perfect for the Holiday season. I have oodles of cameo molds and also the sunflower swag but cannot find the (pink) one you used for the filler pieces. Can you give me a source? Thanks and Happy Holidays!! Jane
Sunflower is the company.
I have the molds from Sunflower, the swag and cameo. Any info on the “filler flower” mold?
All The moulds I used were sunflower.
What a beautiful cookies
Thank you
Lovely..very classy, thank you for sharing!
Thank you