Author: Smith, Lindy

Brand: David & Charles

Color: The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible

Edition: Illustrated

Features:

• Interweave Press
• 499991612673
• FWB-42211

Binding: Paperback

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 160

Release Date: 07-10-2011

Details: Product Description Learn over 150 cake decorating techniques with The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible, the international bestseller from renowned sugarcraft expert Lindy Smith. This is the ultimate guide to contemporary cake designs – you will learn how to make decorated cakes, starting with basic sugarcraft tools, baking recipes and ingredients, and finishing with advanced modelling techniques, including royal icing stencilling, brush embroidery, buttercream piping, using sugar cutters and moulds, making cake jewellery, and so much more! Get creative straight away with simple, step-by-step instructions for more than 80 celebration cake, mini cake, cupcake, and cookie designs. Essential tips and advice are included for all skill levels, from complete beginners to the most confident of cake decorators, and you can even learn how to make Lindy Smith’s signature ‘wonky cakes’. Inside The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible: The Basics – delicious cake and cupcake recipes, and recipes for making your own sugarpaste (rolled fondant), royal icing, sugar glue, buttercream, and more! This section of the book also includes instructions for making round, square and ball cakes, assembling tiered cakes, and carving and assembling wonky cake designs. Cake Decorating Techniques – here you will find 11 chapters each covering a huge range of essential cake decorating techniques, all explained with easy-to-follow step instructions and clear photography. Topics covered include: Carving Colour Painting Stencilling Cutters Flowers Embossing Tools Piping Moulds Cake Jewellery Contemporary Cake Designs – step by step instructions teach you how to make each of the 80 amazing cake designs featured in the book, from tiered cakes to cute cupcake and cookies. With this comprehensive guide you will discover everything you need to know to create celebration cakes that are beautiful, unique and truly contemporary. About the Author Lindy Smith is an established name both as a D&C author and as a major influence in the world of sugarcraft. She teaches and runs workshops all over the world and her company, Lindy’s Cakes, has expanded significantly over the past year, moving to new purpose-built premises where she employs a small, dedicated team of experts. Lindy is based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK.

EAN: 0499991612673

Package Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches

Languages: English