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Creation 8 - ​Salty Sequoia

#8 - Salty Sequoia
Created by: Helen Merlot – VictoriaSugarLab.net

What was your inspiration?
I have lived all over Canada and what stands out for me here are the beautiful flowering and towering trees and – of course – the ocean.  I thought it might be nice for them to come even closer together.

How long did you take to make your creation?

Initial design 4 hrs, Problem solving 4 hrs, Basic frame 12 hrs, Decorating about 20+ hrs expected.

What was the most challenging part?

Design and problem solving.  First you have to imagine something worth doing and then find a practical way to do it – opposite forces pulling hard towards impossible and boring.

What are you most proud of?

Getting started without all the answers.

​Did you use a unique ingredient or technique?

The trees (trunk and branches) are made out of isomalt – a synthetic sugar that can be molded and shaped when heated.  Unfortunately, it fades in humidity (it’s shiny when fresh), so I was not able to use it more extensively. 
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