Wow where to start..@ 12x18 sheets cut to about 9x18 then the extras where used for the front and the center then another 8" square on the top for captians room. (I can send a sketch is anyone is interested. Gumpasete skull and football front, Airbrushed the sales made of fabric, Barrels cannons are fondant mixed with tylose the riggings string and gumpaste holds the edible image on the back. I am sure I left things out. I worked 30+ hours on this with a bit of help. I wish I would have written EVERY DETAIL down but I did take a few photos on the way. Yes they LOVED it (grooms cake ) After I delivered it I recieved a frantic call. They moved the cake (BAD IDEA) and it needed the front repaired. Luckly there was time and I was able to.