The cradle has been made in Royal Icing. I have added a wee bit of gelatin to the icing. In Mumbai, India we have a major problem with humidity almost throughout the year. For most stand- alone decorations I add a little gelatin to the icing. It speeds up the drying process and gives the icing extra strength, when dry. The cradle itself is in three pcs. --the head board the foot board and the "bed". These have all done on tulle. Assembled after drying with a little fresh royal icing.