What is the ruling on making sugar paste figurines of animals or cartoon children to be placed on cakes?
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It is forbidden to make candy figurines in the form of animate beings that are complete in creation, unless they are for children, or if the figure is incomplete in creation, such as being headless or limbless. Complete cartoon figures are forbidden, but illustrated toys for children are permissible for training and entertainment.
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