20 To Make Sugar Animals20 To Make Sugar Animals includes twenty sweet little sugar animals to make. Made with sugar paste, the majority of the animals are easy enough for complete beginners. Clear instructions are given for each project in this all-colour 48 page book.-KarenPlatt.co.uk Sugarcraft expert Frances McNaughton has designed 20 simple sugar animals that modellers of all ages can make. You will only need basic tools and ingredients and there are clear step-by-step instructions for each animal.-Cakes & Sugarcraft Here are 20 great designs with clear step-by-step instructions that are easy and fun to make using simple techniques and readily available ingredients. Theyre the perfect finishing touch for young and old for the festivities ahead. Frances shows how to make cute and funny animals using sugar paste plus a few simple tools and techniques. We learn about the simple shapes that are the basis for all the animals and then its straight on to making elephants, monkeys, pandas, lizards, dolphins, kangaroos and much more.-Machine Knitting Monthly. If you enjoyed playing with modelling clay as a child, then sugarcraft is surely going to have a lot of appeal. Celebration cakes decorated by hand are so much more special than those bought in stores, and you can tailor the decorations to suit the taste of the recipient. Most people have a favorite animal; so modelling these is a good place to start. Ive always enjoyed doing this even though I dont personally have a sweet tooth (it really is not a requirement for sugarcraft). I own other books on the subject, but tend to find that too many of them fall into the usual craft book tendency of insisting you need everything but the kitchen sink, although for this craft the latter is a necessity! Here you just need the paste, basic kitchen equipment and a few other bits and pieces that you probably already have. Fancy cutters can come later - this is about working with your hands. There is a page showing the shapes you need to make so you can practice making them neatly before you begin, and then it is on with the projects. There are twenty animals in here rather than the usual twenty plus twenty more variations, but you need both pages for a photo of the finished item, instructions plus another extremely useful feature. For every animal as well as the completed model it shows each separate piece you need to make in order to assemble it. Each part has a number which corresponds with the instructions, and if you have practised making the shapes at the front (and are reasonably proficient with modelling clay) then it is all relatively easy to make a professional job of it. Animals include favorites such as tiger, elephant, dolphin, zebra, monkey, crocodile, snake, panda etc tending towards those found in a zoo rather than pets or creatures associated with festivals. You will just have to roll out your sugar paste and see if you can make reindeer and chicks for yourself - a really user-friendly book.-Myshelf.com About the AuthorFrances McNaughton shows how to make cute and funny sugar animals for cake decorating using sugarpaste and a few simple tools and techniques. First we learn about the simple shapes that are the basis for all the animals, and the few basic tools that are needed. Then it is staight on to making elephants, monkeys, pandas, lizards, dolphins, kangaroos and much more. The constituent parts of the animals are shown with the step by step instructions, and annotated for clarity, then each finished animal is pictured in all its splendour. Animal lovers will be thrilled to see any of these appealing creatures on top of a celebratory cake so buy 20 To Make Sugar Animals now!
With The Icing on the Cake, beginner cake decorators will learn to become gourmet pastry chefs in their very own kitchens. Professional cake decorator Shalini Latour makes decorating elegant cakes easy, showing readers how to: Decorate cakes with basic supplies found in everyday craft stores; Create visually impressive delights that friends and family will be eager to receive (and eat!); Improve store-bought cake mixes with ingredients readily found at grocery stores; With step-by-step photos and helpful sidebars with tips, tricks, and variations, readers will master the techniques needed to create delectable and attractive creations of their own.About the Author Shalini Latour has made a career out of cake decorating. She makes and decorates cakes, cookies, pies and tarts for all occasions.
Twenty to Make Sugar BirdsFrances McNaughton shows how to make both cute and realistic sugar birds for cake decorating using sugarpaste and a few simple tools and techniques. First we are introduced to the art of making sugarcraft birds, and then the few basic tools and materials that are required are explained. Then it is straight on to making Macaws, Puffins, Pelicans, Robins, Mallards, Owls and much more. The constituent parts of the birds are shown with the step-by-step instructions, and annotated for clarity, then each finished bird is pictured in all its splendour. Bird lovers will be thrilled to see any of these appealing characters on top of a celebratory cake. The designs will also appeal to makers of polymer clay models. About the Author Frances McNaughton demonstrates sugar fairies and making sugarcraft flowers the soft way, and provides workshops to branches of the British Sugarcraft Guild, National Sugarart Association and other sugarcraft clubs. She holds regular classes at her studio in Tunbridge Wells in many aspects of Sugarcraft.
Product DescriptionDelight family and friends with exquisitely decorated cakes for birthdays, dinner parties, and any occasion when you want an impressive treat. Move on to one impressive cake after another with confidence - even if youre a complete beginner - mastering techniques that are introduced in a simple question and answer format. Bet you never knew how simple cake decorating could be. Necessary equipment is pictured and described, as are the intricacies of food colourings, marzipan, sugar paste, icings, and chocolate decorations. Also shows alternatives to traditional embellishments, such as sweets, nuts, fruits, even ribbons.About the AuthorFor 30 years Jaynie Maxfield has been testing recipes, experimenting with colours and textures, and delighting clients in America with her stunning, imaginative, often whimsical, and always delicious creations. Maxfieleds fine cakes and her company, Ambrosia Exquisite Wedding Cakes, have been featured in American Bride magazines.
Icing SculptorNow your cakes can have an elegant sculpted look that will give them a beautiful professional finish. Its easy with the Icing Sculptor. Just insert any combination of the 64 design blades-mix and match between the 14 sculpting edges to create your favorite customized effects. Then glide the comb over the iced cake sides to create attractive ridges that will beautifully frame your design. Create hundreds of pattern combinations-wide or narrow ridges, dramatic swirls and vertical designs too. Includes sculptor handle, 64 design blades and complete instructions.
Bake and DecorateBaking and cake decorating have never been more popular. And whereas there are many books on the market which teach how to decorate cakes to a high finished standard, there are very few which focus on delicious cake recipes and simple but effective decoration. If you thought cake decorating was costly and difficult, this is the book that will change your mind forever. Fiona Cairns is bursting with new ideas for making delicious, visually stunning cakes and biscuits easy - even for the least experienced cook - and for far less money than you thought. From an eye-popping gold leaf-encased torte for a special celebration, to wickedly sophisticated chocolate-chilli cupcakes, Fiona shows every aspiring hostess how to achieve glamorous, fun entertaining from her own kitchen, using easy techniques and tricks that make cake decorating achievable for all. Fionas cake recipes have the sensual deliciousness often lacking in the sterile creations of other cake decorators. Be transported to a summer garden by the whole crystallised roses on top of a cake filled with the heady flavours of orange blossom and pistachio, or celebrate springtime with a white chocolate cardamom truffle cake, adorned with sugar eggs and fresh spring leaves. Children and the young at heart alike will adore the warmth of Fionas cakes baked inside ice-cream cones, topped with pastel buttercream that wont melt in the sun, while everyone can now enjoy the vegan fruit cake recipe that formed the centrepiece for Heather Mills marriage to Paul McCartney. Here, finally, is the cake book where every recipe is a keeper and each stunning creation made easy to achieve.Book Reviews Shes the original grande dame of cakes --foodepedia.co.ukCairns cakes are undeniably pretty --Telegraph Bake and Decorate gets great reviews - now you should try it yourself!
Format: PaperbackPages: 80Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd (29 Sept 09) ISBN-13: 9781847736635 This delightful book shows you how to make beautifully realistic sugarcraft flowers for cake decorations. There are detailed instructions on how to make 25 flowers, with the emphasis firmly on the simple garden flowers that keen sugarcrafters want to create, from delicate flowers such as freesia, pansy and daisy to favourites such as rose and carnation and bold flowers like sunflower and poppy. Each project has a full materials and tools list, detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs, as well as a photograph of the finished flowers simply displayed. There is a useful section at the back of the book that shows you how the different types of flowers can be arranged into sprays and arrangements to suit any occasion. In addition, there is a section at the beginning of the book which gives information about all the tools and materials as well as essential techniques such as making pulled flowers, making leaves, veining, frilling and glazing. This book shows you how to make beautiful life-like flowers using simple techniques while stunning step-by-step photographs show you how each flower is created.About the AuthorClaire Webb is an experienced sugarcrafter who has previously written two books on the subject. She runs her own business making sugarcraft flowers as well as having an old-fashioned sweet shop. She l ives in England in Diss, Norfolk.
Format: Slipcase with PaperbacksPages: 384 Bake Me, Im Yours... Collection: Infinite Ways to Indulge in Cupcakes, Cookies and ChocolateBake Me, Im Yours... Collection: This title contains over 200 recipes, sugarcraft techniques, designs and ideas for quick, easy and fun baking. It includes three titles - Cookies, Cupcake and Chocolate - favourites with home bakers and sugarcrafters of all abilities and taste. Stylish and high-quality design and photography make the book a visual feast and a worthy gift. About the Author :Lindy Smith (Cookies) and Tracey Mann (Chocolate) are sugarcrafters at the top of their game, with successful businesses that include designing and selling cakes and must have product, and teaching classes. Joan and Graham Belgrove (Cupcake) run a successful on-line business making the selling cupcakes for all occasions. Bake Me, Im Yours... Collection: It is presented in a gorgeous slipcase - the perfect gift or self-indulgence for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Twenty to Make Sugar FlowersLifelike flowers and foliage are yours to make with this great book from Lisa Slatter. Twenty projects cover a variety of sugar flowers including incredibly lifelike roses, lilies and orchids. Experienced cake decorator and author Lisa Slatter shows you how to make these wonderful flowers from first principles and simple shapes. This book will appeal to everyone from beginners to flower experts with a mix of fantastic and true-to-life flowers and foliage. About the AuthorLisa Slatter has been keen on cake decorating from a very young age. She first trained at Marlow Adult Education progressing on to the Berkshire College of Agriculture and Brooklands College where she gained her City and Guilds qualifications in Design and Sugarcraft. Lisa is also a City and Guilds qualified college tutor and an accredited demonstrator for the British Sugarcraft Guild, in which capacity she travels the country giving demonstrations, talks and workshops to clubs and organisations. At the end of 2008, Lisa opened her own School of Sugarcraft. With over twenty-one years of experience in the cake-making and sugarcraft industry, she brought a wealth of experience and expertise to her courses. She has taught both nationally and internationally and won many awards for her work. Recently, Lisa has been appointed as Deputy Head of School at the Knightsbridge PME School of Sugarcraft in South Harrow, UK. Lisa not only teaches classes here, but is actively involved in product development and training, and the training of prospective PME Diploma tutors both in the UK and internationally. Lisa contributes regularly to the monthly magazine Cakes & Sugarcraft, and she and her family live in Buckinghamshire, UK.
Format: HardbackPages: 128 Publisher: New Holland Publishers LtdISBN-13: 9781847732859 Celebration cakes have grown in popularity over recent years, and the materials and equipment for making them at home have become more readily available. In this invaluable book Sue McMahon takes full advantage of all the latest gadgets as well as basic kitchen equipment which can be used to achieve professional-looking results as quickly and easily as possible. From the very basics of successful cake baking through to the different types of icings to hints and tips for making the finished cakes really stand out, this book covers the whole process of creating a celebration cake at home. Cake decorators can choose which effects to combine to create a unique finished design for a truly personal celebration cake - just let your creativity flow!
Paperback: 96 pagesPublisher: Southwater; illustrated edition edition (1 Feb 2008)Language EnglishISBN-10: 1844764362ISBN-13: 978-1844764365This practical guide includes an introduction to the equipment you will need, basic cake recipes, cake coverings and icings and over 30 cake projects for every occasion to help develop and refine your cake making and decorating skills.
DVD - Lindys Wonky Celebration Cakes - by Lindy SmithDVD - Lindys Wonky Celebration Cakes - by Lindy Smith contains all you need to know to create your own stunning wonky cakes.This set of two DVDs is a comprehensive guide to creating Lindys signature style wonky cakes. The DVD takes you through all, the carving, covering, stacking and decorating stages of these fantastic cakes plus Lindy shows you how to decorate the 4 new cakes that she has designed specially for the DVD. Extras include a detailed trouble shooting section, an interview with Lindy plus other snippets and information. About Lindy Smith Hello, let me introduce myself - My name is Lindy Smith and my passion is designing and creating imaginative cakes. I was inspired by my own wedding cake, back in 1991, to take my first steps towards establishing my self as a name in the cake world. From humble beginnings in my kitchen, where I experimented with the techniques I had learnt, I soon discovered that sugar was the perfect medium through which to express my creative abilities and original ideas. DVDs running time: Approx 2hours 30 minutes extras. All zones. See Lindys other excellent DVD - Lindys Cake Jewellery Gems - by Lindy Smith.
Take your cake decorating skills to the next level with this fantastic collection of fun and stylish minicakes - ideal for beginner sugarcrafters or cupcake experts alike. This title offers over 25 creative minicake designs to suit a wide range of occasions, from nursery bricks and wedding bouquets to funky flowers, cheeky chimps and fairytale castles, with expert sugarcrafting tips and techniques presented in an easy-to-follow step by step format.About the AuthorLindy Smith is the author of five other D&C titles, including Cakes to Inspire and Desire and Celebrate with a Cake. She runs a successful business making celebration cakes. Lindy is a British Sugarcraft Guild accredited demonstrator and holds workshops to share her techniques and experience. Lindy lives in Buckinghamshire.
Format: HardbackPages: 144 Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd (29 Aug 2008) ISBN-13: 9781847731227This stunning book shows you how to make beautifully realistic sugarcraft flowers for cake decorations. There are detailed instructions on how to make 32 flowers, from the classic rose to the more exotic Akebia flower. Each project has a tools and materials list, clear, detailed instructions and step photography, as well as a photograph of the finished flower simply displayed. The following chapter, Sprays and Arrangements, shows you how to make beautiful flower arrangements designed from a selection of flowers from the first chapter, that can be displayed in glass vases and bowls and used as table displays. Finally, the chapter on Cakes showcases the flowers on individual cakes. There are 15 cake designs to suit any occasion, ranging from a two-tiered wedding cake to a heart-shaped anniversary cake. The front pages feature the basic equipment, techniques and recipes used throughout the book.
Dessert Decorator ProIts easy to add beautiful decorations to any dessert or appetizer in minutes! Designed for comfortable one-hand decorating and effortless tip positioning, this is the most convenient dessert tool youll ever use. Create beautiful decorations-shells, stars, rosettes, leaves. The recipe book included is filled with fabulous ideas to tempt your family and friends. Decorate desserts with elegant whipped cream or icing designs. Dress up pastry shells with dramatic swirls of mousse. With Dessert Decorator Pro, you can do it all!Rotating Cylinder- Just turn to place the tip in the correct position for any decoration.Ergonomic Design- Easy, comfortable grip for right or left hand. Outer sleeve fits your fingers like a glove.Stainless Steel Cylinder- Preferred by pastry chefs because stainless wont transfer flavors and it maintains temperature of fillings.Fits Virtually Any Tip/Coupler- Use with the tips included or with most other Wilton tips.Pull-Out Plunger- Inner ring pushes filling smoothly through cylinder.Convenient Thumb Lever- The ideal distance from cylinder for comfortable one-handed decorating.Durable Construction- Cylinder and plunger are housed in an impact-resistant sleeve for years of great decorating performance.Easy To Fill and Clean- Most parts detach with ease; wash in warm, soapy water.
Alan Dunn is one of the world leaders in sugarcraft and his expertise and elegant touch come together beautifully in this, his latest book. Alans stunning life-like sugarcraft flowers and floral arrangements are simply breathtaking. Chapter 1 looks at sugarcraft flower and foliage build-ups and shows you how to create all the most popular classic sugarcraft flowers, along with the more unusual and exotic ones. Next follows a chapter on arrangements, showing you how to put together beautiful sprays and displays from the sugarcraft flowers you have learnt to make. Finally, the Cakes chapter showcases a selection of sugarcraft flowers on individual sugarcraft cakes. Along with practical information on everything you need to know about sugarcraft at the front of the book, including what sugarcraft supplies you need. This really is your one-stop guide to all things sugarcraft.About the AuthorAlan started cake decorating at an early age. He has become one of the sugarcraft worlds leading authors and is hugely respected for his artistic approach in creating lifelike cold porcelain and sugarcraft flowers. Alan is an accredited demonstrator for The British Sugarcraft Guild. He teaches and demonstrates across Europe, as well as the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Japan and most recently South Africa.
Alan Dunns Christmas Cakes is a celebration of fantastic Cakes. Christmas is always a special time of year and what better way to celebrate than by making and decorating your very own Christmas cake? There are 15 elegant cakes to choose from, along with seven or so festive sprays to adorn your Christmas table. The cakes are decorated with all things Christmassy - from sugarcraft poinsettias and holly berries to fir cones and snowflakes. There are both single- and double-tiered cakes, as well as round, square and even star-shaped ones. After a comprehensive introduction on sugarcraft materials and techniques comes a chapter on flower and foliage build-ups, which breaks down the assembly of each into manageable and easy-to-follow steps. Next follows a chapter on cakes, showcasing 15 Christmas cakes and seven sprays made using the components featured in the previous chapter. If youre looking for the ultimate guide to sugarcrafting with a Christmas theme, this book has all you need to get you started. This title is ideal for intermediate to advanced sugarcrafters. Experienced sugarcrafters will enjoy the straightforward approach and clear instructions. Cake decorating is hugely popular, and making Christmas-themed sugarcraft flowers, foliage and fruit is an extension of this delicate craft.About the AuthorAlan started cake decorating at an early age. He has become one of the sugarcraft worlds leading authors and is hugely respected for his artistic approach in creating lifelike sugar and cold porcelain flowers. Alan is an accredited demonstrator for The British Sugarcraft Guild. He teaches and demonstrates across Europe, as well as the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Japan and South Africa. He lives in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
Two Tier Cupcake CarrierTwo Tier Cupcake Carrier can carry or store up to 24 cupcakes, muffins or orther individual portion desserts! Take out the inner section to store larger items such as cakes. This carrier will keep them safe and fresh too! The carrier has two layers that clip together.
Decorated Cookies/Sugar FairiesDecorated CookiesDecorated Cookies. Sugar craft expert Lisa Slatter has created twenty different designs for decorating cookies suitable for all kinds of occasions, including celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Halloween and Valentines Day. There are instructions for making the cookies themselves (though ready-made cookies can also be used) and notes on the equipment needed, and clear, step-by-step instructions and complete materials and tools lists accompany each project. It is a source of ideas and inspiration for anyone keen to make and design decorated cookies of their own. About the AuthorLisa Slatter has been keen on cake decorating from a very young age. She first trained at Marlow Adult Education progressing on to the Berkshire College of Agriculture and Brooklands College where she gained her City and Guilds qualifications in Design and Sugar craft. Lisa is also a City and Guilds qualified college tutor and an accredited demonstrator for the British Sugar craft Guild, in which capacity she travels the country giving demonstrations, talks and workshops to clubs and organisations. At the end of 2008, Lisa opened her own School of Sugar craft. With over 21 years experience in the cake-making and sugar craft industry, she brought a wealth of experience and expertise to her courses. She has taught both nationally and internationally and won many awards for her work. Recently, Lisa he has been appointed as Deputy Head of School at the Knightsbridge PME School of Sugar craft in South Harrow, UK. Lisa not only teaches classes here, but also is actively involved in product development and training, and the training of prospective PME Diploma tutors both in the UK and internationally. Lisa contributes regularly to the monthly magazine Cakes & Sugar craft, and she and her family live in Berkshire, UK. Sugar FairiesSugar Fairies. Frances McNaughton shows how to make cute and beautiful sugar fairies for cake decorating using sugar paste and a few simple tools and techniques. All the shapes needed to make each fairy are clearly shown, along with step-by-step instructions on how to assemble them, and then each fairy is shown in all its splendour. Funny twists are given to familiar fairies such as the Tooth Fairy, a Fairy Godmother, and various flower fairies, and there are plenty of new ideas such as a Fairy Bride, a Dancing Fairy and a Baby Fairy. Lovers of fairies will be thrilled to see any of these appealing creatures on top of a celebratory cake About the AuthorFrances McNaughton demonstrates sugar fairies and making sugar craft flowers the soft way, and provides workshops to branches of the British Sugar craft Guild, National Sugarart Association and other sugar craft clubs. She holds regular classes at her studio in Tunbridge Wells in many aspects of Sugar craft.
Christmas Holly & Motif Sugarpaste Cutters Christmas Holly & Motif Sugarpaste Cutters are the ideal addition to any sugarcrafters essential tools. Regardless of your experience and expertise you can master this art with the help of these cutters, and create a wonderfully decorated Christmas cake or cupcakes fast and neatly. Use these cutters to make holly leaf shapes from one set and reindeer, candle, stocking, lantern, snowflake, star, cracker, snowman, shooting star and sleigh on your Christmas cakes. They can be used with icings, marzipan, and pastry or making small cookies. These Christmas Holly & Motif Sugarpaste Cutters, include 11 motifs and three holly leaves (3 sizes) are perfect for adding that professional finishing touch to you cakes.
8 Cake Decorating Modelling ToolsThis complete tool kit will be an excellent addition or start to your sugarcraft equipment collection. Can be used for a wide selection of cutting, modelling and design with thick or thin sugarpaste, flower paste, pastillage and other craft clays.Complete Set Comprises Of: PME1 Bone Tool, PME2 Blade & Shell Tool, PME3 Ball Tool, PME4 Scallop & Comb Tool, PME5 Serrated & Taper Cones Tool, PME8 Taper cones 5/6 Star Tool, PME9 Bulbulous Cone Tool, PME10 Flower Leaf Tool.