Margherita Ferrara's iconic modelling paste has become a firm favourite with cake artists across Europe. And it has now found a home with us in the UK!

Creativa by Margherita Ferrara White Modelling and Covering Paste with Cocoa Butter is an everyday essential for modelling, shaping and detailing. Infused with cocoa powder, this firm but workable paste is perfect for creating both small and large cake decorations - ideal for creating 3D decorations for cakes, cake toppers, cupcakes, cookies, and more.

With over a decade of experience in the cake world, Margherita is an expert in what makes a good product. And with that knowledge she has created a game-changing collection! This range has had such an impact that it has won Product of the Year at the D'Licious Magazine Awards two years in a row!

Available in 250g and 1kg packs.

Please note: we do not recommend microwaving this product - the heat of your hands is more than enough as the product is naturally very malleable.

Here, Margherita explains what makes Creativa by Margherita modelling and covering paste stand out:

1. High Cocoa Butter Content

This White Modelling and Covering Paste contains a significant percentage of cocoa butter, which provides the necessary body for complex work:

Versatility in Scale: Specifically designed for medium to large-scale sculptures and carved cakes.

Coverage: Its unique formula is also ideal for covering cakes, providing a structural yet delicious finish.

Irresistible Taste & Scent: It retains the authentic flavor of chocolate and emits a natural vanilla and cocoa aroma, enhancing the sensory experience of the dessert.

2. Plasticity and Seamless "Fusing"

The secret of this paste lies in its self-welding capability:

Seamless Joints: Thanks to the fat component, you can join two pieces (e.g., an arm to a torso or the seams of a face) simply by massaging the area with your fingers or a modeling tool. The seam disappears completely, creating a smooth, single piece.

"Skin" Effect: It is the premier choice for human modeling (faces, hands, bodies) because its texture perfectly mimics the density and natural glow of real skin.

3. Controlled Thermosensitivity

White Modelling and Covering Paste with Cocoa Butter reacts intelligently to temperature:

Firm at Rest: When first taken from the container, it is firm and structured.

Malleable to the Touch: Just a few seconds of handling makes it , allowing you to roll it into paper-thin sheets or sculpt it like fine clay.

4. Resistance and Stability (No Oil Leaking)

While traditional Chocolate Modelling paste with high quantity of cocoa butter often struggle with oil separation or sagging in average temperatures, this formula is engineered for:

Structural Stability: Once modeled, the subject maintains its position without drooping.

Clean Workflow: It does not leave hands excessively greasy and maintains an elegant matte/satin finish.

5. Advanced Coloring Versatility

Despite its slightly ivory base (characteristic of high cocoa butter content), it offers excellent color results:

Oil-Based & Gel Colors: It accepts both types of dyes with flawless results.

Hyper-Realistic Shading: It is the ideal base for hand-painting with petal dusts or colored cocoa butter, as the surface grips pigments deeply for smooth, blendable gradients.

Next Working Day Delivery (UK)

Any order placed before 4.30pm Monday - Friday (3:30pm for edible images*), with the Next Working Day Delivery option selected, will be dispatched the same business day (Monday - Friday). Orders placed after the cutoff time using this method will be dispatched on the next working day.

A signature is required for this method, so you will need to be at the delivery address to sign for it. Please allow an additional 24 hours for any order to be delivered to the Scottish Highlands. Please also be aware that any deliveries to Northern Ireland with a 'BT' postcode will usually take three days to arrive (on 2 Day Northern Ireland Delivery).

Pre-Orders

Any order containing a product that is listed as a preorder, will be held until the preordered item has arrived in stock. Orders containing a preorder cannot be split, if other items are needed before the expected delivery date, these items should be ordered separately.

Weekend Deliveries (UK)

Any order placed before 4.30pm* on Friday, with the "Saturday Delivery" or "Sunday Delivery" option selected, will be dispatched on the same day for delivery between the hours of 8am - 6pm on the selected day.

A signature is required for these methods, so somebody will need to be at the delivery address to sign for it. If the order is placed after the 4pm cut-off on a Friday, the order will be dispatched for delivery on the following weekend. Please note we are unable to guarantee any order being dispatched to the Scottish Highlands or Islands to arrive within the quoted time frame.  

*Orders for edible images have a cut-off time of 3:30pm – orders placed after this time will be dispatched for delivery the following week day.

For pricing information, please click here to learn more.