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