This cake was covered in fondant, the earrings, crowns and septor were made from gumpaste. All the pieces were hand painted with luster dust. The braclets were fondant. Her head was carved from 3 small ovals and the body from 3-8 inch round and 1-7 inch round. Her head is very heavy so dowel alot more thn normal. My daughter just loved this cake and it was alot of fun to make.