The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating

Description

Cake decorating has never been more fun—or easier! The Complete Photo Guide to
Cake Decorating has all the instruction you need to create beautiful cakes for
any occasion. This clearly organized resource for all levels is like having a
cake decorating workshop in a book. Discover useful tips for embellishing with
buttercream, royal icing, fondant, gum paste, and more. The easy-to-follow
instructions and 1,000-plus photos include techniques for piping, string work,
creating and shaping a variety of flowers, molding chocolate, and adding
patterns with stencils. Learn every facet of baking and embellishing with
clear photos on almost every page. Let cake pro Autumn Carpenter show you how
to create striking florals, borders, and accents with silicone molds, hand
modeling, pastry tips, cookie cutters, and more. Take your skills up a notch
and wrap a cake in chocolate, make decorations with isomalt, and use gum paste
for quilling. Try new techniques with confidence, and get inspired by a
gallery of colorful ideas for holiday cakes, birthday cakes, children’s cakes,
wedding cakes, and special occasion cakes. This detailed book includes: Cake
preparation and baking basicsRecipes for fillings and icingsIdeas and
instruction for decorating cupcakesPiping techniques for making lifelike and
fantasy flowers, eye-catching borders, distinctive lettering, and
moreInstructions for creating appealing accents like beading, ropes, and lace
using fondant and gum pasteKey decorating tools and how to use themTechniques
for incorporating airbrushing, edible frosting, and chocolate molding for one-
of-a-kind designsWith this comprehensive guide you can get started today
making your own unique cakes! The Complete Photo Guide series includes all the
instruction you need to pursue your creative passion. With hundreds of clear
photos, detailed step-by-step directions, handy tips and inspirational ideas,
it’s easy and fun to try new projects and techniques and take your skills to
the next level. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quarry Books; Illustrated edition (February 1, 2012)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1589236696
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 91
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.83 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 1 x 10.9 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #107,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #34 in Garnishing Meals #128 in Cake Baking (Books) #786 in Celebrity & TV Show Cookbooks
• #34 in Garnishing Meals
• #128 in Cake Baking (Books)