Cake Friday: Chevron Chic

What 16 year old girl wouldn't want a killer sweet 16th birthday cake topped with glitter and bows?! This weeks cake of the week is just that! Working with a black, white, and teal color platte we created a small 3 tier for about 50 guests.

First our decorator used this chevron stencil
 to cut portions of chevron design.  

Using an sharp blade the chevron is trimmed.

Using a touch of water the chevron is applied to the middle
of the already 3 tier cake covered in white fondant. 

A rubber mold is used to create a black bead.

The beads are put between each tier
at the bases of the cakes.

After rolling out fondant each end is rolled
up in opposite directions to create a swirl. 

Teal fondant is rolled to make balls.

In an alternating pattern the swirls and balls
 are placed along the bottom of the cake.

Glitter is added to the teal balls to
 give this cake extra SPARKLE.

Black fondant is cut into 4 equal
pieces for the beginnings of a bow. 

Pinching the sides together the
 loops of the bow are created.

Paper towels are put into the loop of the bow to
help it hold it s shape during the drying process.

The center of the bow is created by pinching
 a piece of fondant along both sides. 

Lastly, the legs of the bow are cut into a "V" shape. 

A "Happy Birthday" banner and "16" placer
are added for the finishing touches!