The Art of Sugarcraft


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Squires Kitchen is the oldest and one of the most popular schools of its kind in the UK. Its highly regarded reputation brings students from all around the world to the school in Farnham, Surrey and its course syllabus is also taught in Malysia and Singapore, with more coutries in the pipeline One of the only book of its kind to offer the reader a vast range of skills techniques, projects and epert advice from 21 of the world's leading cake decorating tutors.




Exotic Sugar Flowers for Cakes


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From exotic orchids to delicate Japanese cherry blossoms, renowned cake decorating author Alan Dunn reveals the magic of creating these intricate, life-like designs. In this exciting collection of sugar flower designs, the expert sugarcrafter focuses on the most popular varieties of exotic flowers, as well as some of his own personal favorites. With over 60 cake decorating and flower design ideas, this book is sure to be a favorite. Exotic flowers and unusual blooms are becoming increasingly popular and accessible, makingExotic Sugar Flowers for Cakes the perfect companion. Ideal cake decorations, these exotic sugar flowers are breathtakingly beautiful and fascinatingly formed. From the delicate matilija poppy to the exquisite bird of paradise, Dunn's stunning designs capture the unique qualities of each individual bloom. Every flower is fully illustrated with clear, color photographs and detailed, practical step-by-step instructions. The latest techniques and professional hints and tips are also included, making the designs achievable by both novice and experienced sugar flower makers. This cake decorating book shows how to wire and arrange the flowers into amazing sprays, bouquets and arrangements, and how to display them on cakes or as table decorations. Flowers include: Miltoniopsis Orchid Bird of Paradise Flame Lily Red-feathered Gerbera Brazilian Kapok Tree Flower Amaryllis Ladder Fern Alstroemeria




Alan Dunn's Sugarcraft Flower Arranging


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This one-stop guide to all things sugarart offers plans for modeling 35 different species of flowers and plants, along with plans for 18 cakes. New edition features inspired new recipes and breathtaking color photography.




Sugarcraft Flowers


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With this helpful guide to the basic tools, materials, and techniques required, plus Hill's expert advice, home bakers will be set to wow friends and family at the next celebration with lifelike sugarcraft floral displays for show-stopper cakes.




Cakes in Bloom


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Cakes in Bloom is a celebration of Peggy Porschen's artistry, skill and dexterity within the world of sugarcraft. In this stunning book, Peggy shares her repertoire of incomparable sugar blooms, from vintage roses to exotic frangipani, and the secrets behind her expert modelling techniques. After introducing the basic techniques and specialist tools you'll need, there are 24 varieties of flower to create, all accompanied by detailed step-by-step photography and glorious shots of the finished flowers - both close up and in position on some of Peggy's signature wedding cake designs. The ultimate reference and inspiration for sugarcrafters, the book reflects Peggy's mastery of a breathtaking array of flowers, creatively used on a variety of cakes.







Sugar Flowers


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This book, which describes the art of sugar flowers, offers guidance in giving a professional look at cake decorating and creating artistic-looking sugarcraft designs for the table, and for special occasions.




Modern Sugar Flowers


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The essential reference from the internationally renowned cake designer. Known for her signature sugar flowers and her glorious wedding cakes, Jacqueline Butler has shared her tips and techniques in this beautifully illustrated guide. Bakers at every level can find clear, easy-to-follow directions to create a distinctive, contemporary look for their cakes. Covering single-tier, multi-tier, and premade arrangements, Butler reveals her secrets for lilacs, lavender, dahlia, freesia, camellia, and many other floral creations—plus advice on tools, supplies, and coloring.




Sugarcraft Flowers


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Showing how to make sugarcraft flowers for cake decorations, this book includes instructions on how to make 25 flowers, with an emphasis on simple garden flowers. Each project has a materials and tools list, as well as a photograph of the finished flowers simply displayed.




Cake Craft Made Easy


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Essential cake decorating techniques explained, from simple buttercream piping through to brush embroidery with royal icing, making sugar flowers, and decorating novelty cakes. Includes 12 gorgeous cake decorating projects to make 16 cakes that are impressive and stylish, but use small cakes in various sizes to keep the baking elements simple and to allow you to really focus in on the cake decoration techniques. Bridges the gap between decorating cupcakes and cookies and decorating larger tiered cakes for beginner to intermediate cake decorators. Plus 12 free video demonstrations, available online, to teach the best way of completing each cake decorating technique. Inside Cake Craft Made Easy: Easy to follow cake decorating techniques explained in detail with full-color step-by-step photography, covering the following subjects: Buttercream piping Cupcake towers Pattern embossing Sugar pinwheels Stenciling Royal icing piping Sugar models & flowers Sugar doilies Frills & ruffles Brush embroidery Rice Paper Work