Also one day in advance, make ears and mane.
For Leopard Ears -Using fondant roller with purple guide rings, roll out dark rose fondant. Using smooth side of round “E” cut-out, cut two circles. Using fondant roller with pink guide rings, roll out light rose fondant. Using large end of tip 2A, cut two circles.
Using damp brush, attach light rose circles to dark rose circles. Using knife tool, cut 90 degree notch out of each ear, about 3/8 to ½ in. wide. Let dry on cornstarch-dusted board. Reserve remaining light and dark rose fondant.
For Bear Ears -Using fondant roller with purple guide rings, roll out teal fondant. Using smooth side of round “E” cut-out, cut two circles.
Using knife tool, cut 90 degree notch out of each ear, about 3/8 to ½ in. wide. Let dry on cornstarch-dusted board. Reserve remaining teal fondant.
For Zebra Ears -Using fondant roller with purple guide rings, roll out dark purple fondant. Using smooth side of leaf “D” cut-out, cut two leaves, using fingers to straighten curve, making ear shape. Using fondant roller with pink guide rings, roll out light purple fondant. Using smooth side of leaf “F” cut-out, cut two leaves. Using fingers, straighten out curve, making smaller ear shape.
Using damp brush, attach light purple leaf to dark purple leaf. Let dry on cornstarch-dusted board. Reserve remaining light and dark purple fondant.
For Zebra Mane -Using remaining light and dark purple fondant, roll each color into 1 x 2 x 1/4 in. strip. Cut into 1/2 in. sections.
Alternating colors, lay strips vertically to from mane, attaching one piece to the other with a damp brush. Finished mane should measure 4 in. long. Using pick tool, make indents for hair. Let dry on cornstarch-dusted board. Reserve remaining dark purple fondant.
