Gingerbread--The Swan King

by Jana
(San Francisco)

I lost the pattern I had for this Gingerbread Swan and only had an old picture to go from so I recreated the pattern. The body is baked on a small stainless steel bowl. The wings and tail pieces were curved on top of balls of tin foil. I painted all body pieces with white Royal Icing, then I piped "feather" patterns over the wings and tail. The crown was piped on an upside down funnel, when dry it slid right off! I had a lot of fun making this one. Maybe next time I'll make individual feathers out of gumpaste and glue them all over. Makes a really nice centerpiece---I can put little presents, cookies or candies inside the bowl. I hope to put some instructions together with the pattern pieces for anyone who is interested. I'll post a link here later when I get it done.

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Dec 08, 2012
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Gingerbread Swan
by: Jana Keeler

I updated my website where I have gingerbread patterns including this Swan. You can find these patterns at http://costumepastimes.com/gingerbread

All free of course!

Dec 08, 2012
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Jun 29, 2011
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Oops forget the link!
by: sunshine

Here is where I found the Swan link to make this. Thanks so much for sharing.

http://costumepastimes.com/costume_pastimes/pages/cakes_more/gingerbread_patterns/swan_king_inst_patterns.pdf.

Jun 29, 2011
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Found the link thanks!
by: sunshiine

I found the link, thanks! If I make it I will post a picture! This is so kewl.

Jun 29, 2011
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Did I overlook the link?
by: sunshine

I could not see the link to download this beautiful piece of work! Please let me know how I might do that. Thanks so much for sharing. I am subscribing to your page.

Dec 21, 2010
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love ur patterns
by: Anonymous

hi. i cant get yur patterns for some reason it cant find the page by any chance did u removed it or maybe im doing something wrong. tnks

Dec 11, 2009
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AWESOME
by: Anonymous

wow! awesome!

Oct 21, 2009
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Absolutely lovely!
by: Anonymous

Wow! That is just gorgeous. Thank you so much for including your directions. I can't wait to try making this. :)

Jan 01, 2009
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Pattern & Instructions
by: Jana, San Francisco

I just finished the patterns and instructions for the Swan King (PDF format). Totally free---just if you make it submit a photo here!

Website page:
http://costumepastimes.com/pages/cakes_more/gingerbread_patterns/gingerbread_patterns.htm

Dec 23, 2008
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The Swan
by: Anonymous

Amazing!! That's all I can say!

Dec 19, 2008
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Swan King
by: Anonymous

Truly a work of art-outstanding detail! You're a genius.

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