Author: Marek, Elizabeth

Brand: Race Point Publishing

Edition: Illustrated

Binding: Hardcover

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 224

Release Date: 01-12-2014

Details: Product Description Features delicious recipes and modern, basic techniques for successfully covering cakes in buttercream or fondant. The book gives the reader information on creating beautiful, successful and creative cake designs using color theory and design principles with dozens upon dozens of examples. Inside readers will find chapters including: Cake and Frosting Recipes Elements and Principles of Cake Design Textures and Finishes Modeled Figures Sugar Flowers Celebration Cakes Science of Structure  Readers will learn to take their cake decorating to the next level with never before seen tutorials on sugar flowers, figure modeling techniques, cake sculpting and cake structure for beginners and professionals alike. Review "Even if you've never attempted to frost with flair, this book offers help for creating cake designs. Choose it for yourself to dazzle at the holidays or give as a gift to the cake baker on your list." - Detroit News About the Author Liz Marek is the owner of Artisan Cake Company in Portland Oregon. She is well-known for her over the top sculpted cakes and figure work. She has a very popular youtube channel where she provides her fans with free tutorials as well as live classes and demos. youtube.com/lizzomarek. Liz is a competition junkie and has entered and won over a dozen cake competitions including the That Takes the Cake Sugar Art Show and Cake competition in Austin, TX and Threadcakes three years in a row. Liz also specializes in cakes that utilize special effects and moving parts. She has created edible works of art for many wonderful clients including Jay Leno, Tom Cruise and Ben Stiller. Liz has made many television appearances, including Food Network's Outrageous Wedding Cakes series in 2014. 

EAN: 9781937994693

Package Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.5 x 1.0 inches

Languages: English