Sugar Flowers for Cake Decorating##

by Alan Dunn (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2008

  $3.27

  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.
  

• Used

  Hardcover
  2006

  $3.41

  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. A useful section at the back of the book 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.