3D printed sugar by The Sugar Lab

Some fantastically delicate sculptures, designed by Liz and Kyle von Hasseln, bring a whole new meaning to the notion of sugar work.

The pair hit upon the idea when attempting to bake a birthday cake for a friend without the use of that most essential of bakery tools: the oven. The pair decided to 3D print a cake instead, finding success with sugar. Reasoning that others would like their sweet creations, the pair started “micro-design firm” The Sugar Lab.

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Tags: water, alcohol, sugar substrate, precise forms, frosting