Author: Cassie Brown Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 1782214968 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautiful, clear and concise guide to crafting realistic flowers and leaves in flower paste (gum paste). In the Kew Book of Sugar Flowers, sugarcraft specialist Cassie Brown teaches you how to craft stunning, authentic-looking flowers and foliage using flower paste (gum paste). Learn how to create beautiful bouquets and stunning sprays, from the early stages of germinating your ideas - taking inspiration from nature and making moulds from real flowers and leaves - to creating floral cake decorations with an exotic or wild flower theme for a special occasion. Through clear and concise step-by-step instructions, Cassie explains every facet of crafting sugar flowers, from gaining an appreciation of the flower itself, to preparing the flower paste and colouring it to wiring the flowers into an attractive and realistic bouquet. There is a veritable garden of delights to choose from, from ornate orchids to delicate daisies. The method for crafting each individual flower is demonstrated in stunning detail beginning with an 'exploded flower' photograph that illustrates each of the individual components and working through the techniques and tricks that Cassie herself applies to create her stunning floral displays. The Kew Book of Sugar Flowers is the perfect book for the established sugarcrafter looking to develop their skills and take their cake-decorating capabilities to the next level. Readers with a particular interest in flowers and plants will also love this book for its painstaking recreation of flora in flower paste (gum paste), and the book is endorsed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew giving extra credibility to the stunning realism of the flowers that Cassie Brown has recreated.
Author: Jacqueline Butler Publisher: David & Charles ISBN: 1446375021 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 424
Book Description
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.
Author: Cassie Brown Publisher: Search Press Limited ISBN: 1781265038 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
In the Kew Book of Sugar Flowers, sugarcraft specialist Cassie Brown teaches you how to craft stunning, authentic-looking flowers and foliage using flower paste (gum paste). Learn how to create beautiful bouquets and stunning sprays, from the early stages of germinating your ideas - taking inspiration from nature and making moulds from real flowers and leaves - to creating floral cake decorations with an exotic or wild flower theme for a special occasion. Through clear and concise step-by-step instructions, Cassie explains every facet of crafting sugar flowers, from gaining an appreciation of the flower itself, to preparing the flower paste and colouring it to wiring the flowers into an attractive and realistic bouquet. There is a veritable garden of delights to choose from, from ornate orchids to delicate daisies. The method for crafting each individual flower is demonstrated in stunning detail beginning with an 'exploded flower' photograph that illustrates each of the individual components and working through the techniques and tricks that Cassie herself applies to create her stunning floral displays. The Kew Book of Sugar Flowers is the perfect book for the established sugarcrafter looking to develop their skills and take their cake-decorating capabilities to the next level. Readers with a particular interest in flowers and plants will also love this book for its painstaking recreation of flora in flower paste (gum paste), and the book is endorsed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew giving extra credibility to the stunning realism of the flowers that Cassie Brown has recreated. Foreword by Eddie Spence M.B.E. Eddie Spence MBE has enjoyed an illustrious career in confectionery and cake design and his superior skills have earned him the opportunity to decorate many cakes for the royal family, including Her Majesty the Queen herself.
Author: Alan Dunn Publisher: ISBN: 9780857621092 Category : Cake decorating Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
This book contains a collection of 25 fabulous blooms in a range of styles and complexity. Each is shown beautifully photographed, then step by step instructions and pictures explain clearly the making of the individual components and their assembly. Colo
Author: Stevi Auble Publisher: David and Charles ISBN: 1446375463 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 439
Book Description
Master the techniques you need to create astonishing cakes using wafer paper. Stevi Auble of innovative boutique bakery Hey There, Cupcake! demonstrates how, using a few sheets of edible paper and some basic cake decorating tools, you can take your skills to new creative heights. Illustrated with over three hundred photographs, this lavish guide will take you step-by-step though how to make eighteen exquisite paper flowers and leaves, plus other decorations such as bows, wreaths and cake toppers. You’ll also learn how to create some incredible textures in wafer paper including ruffles, lace and metallic effects. Once you’ve mastered the skills, twelve simple yet spectacular cake decorating projects will show you how to put the wafer paper elements together into contemporary cake designs, and excel your cake decorating repertoire!
Author: Alan Dunn Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 1607652919 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 250
Book Description
Master sugar artist Alan Dunn presents more than 100 of his most spectacular cake decorating designs—all illustrated in the classic Alan Dunn style. This book offers everything you need to create stunning and impressive cakes for every occasion. Each decoration, from “sweet violet” to “moon and sun bouquet” is illustrated from beginning to end, with handy information on all necessary equipment. Alan Dunn's Ultimate Collection of Cake Decorating covers tropical and exotic cakes, flowers, fruit and nuts, celebration cakes, and arrangements, along with tips on technique and detailed recipes. This book delivers joy to both the baker and the sugar crafter, with amazing creations to impress those lucky enough to be offered the end results.
Author: Maggie Austin Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0544770323 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 415
Book Description
Stunning cake designs and technique how-tos from top cake artist Maggie Austin A former ballerina, Maggie Austin turned to baking when an injury ended her dancing career—and has since become one of today’s most sought-after cake artists, serving celebrity clients and even royalty around the world. Her design hallmarks are instantly recognizable to the legions of fans who follow her work: ethereal frills, dreamy watercolors, lifelike sugar flowers, rice-paper accents, graceful composition, and other impeccable details. Here, she shares a collection of her edible works of art and the methods behind their creation, with a “theme and variations” organization that shows how mastering any single technique can open the door to endless creativity. Each is broken down into clear instructions and illustrated with step-by-step photos that are easy to follow whether you’re a professional baker or an amateur enthusiast. From a single sugar blossom to a multi-tiered cake festooned with pearls and intricate appliques, there’s inspiration for bakers and crafters of all stripes.
Author: J. Butler Publisher: David & Charles ISBN: 9781446307298 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn the skills for making sugar flowers in this exquisite new collection from acclaimed sugar artist and bestselling author Butler. This second volume introduces over 20 new sugar flowers in various stages of bloom, as well as flower buds and leaves.