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The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating

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The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating by Autumn Carpenter is a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced cake decorators. It presents detailed and visually engaging instructions on a variety of decorating techniques, from basic icing and fondant applications to intricate piping and sugar crafting. With step-by-step photographs and expert tips, this guide inspires creativity and helps develop skills to create stunning cakes for any occasion.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for cake decorating, whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker looking to refine your skills. With step-by-step instructions and an array of techniques covered, you'll find creative inspiration and practical guidance to make beautifully decorated cakes for any occasion.

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The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating

The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating is a comprehensive how-to book about all of the most popular cake decorating techniques, including piped frosting, fondant, and hand modeled figures.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating is a comprehensive how-to book covering all of the most popular cake decorating techniques, including piped frosting, fondant, and hand-modelled figures. For each technique, there is an overview of the tools and materials used, along with complete instructions accompanied by photos.

The organisation provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 600 full-colour photos for clear understanding. Easy projects allow the reader to try the techniques in each section.

Galleries of decorated cakes by various artists offer examples and inspiration, encouraging readers to pursue the hobby for themselves.

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The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating by Autumn Carpenter is praised for its comprehensive approach, serving both beginners and professionals with step-by-step instructions and innovative techniques. The book's organisation allows users to easily navigate from basic preparation to advanced decorating, enhanced by educational and inspiring photographs. It's considered an essential resource for those passionate about cake decorating.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781589236691

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Creative Publishing International, US

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 275.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 1284g

Pages: 328

About the Author

AUTUMN CARPENTER is a nationally known confectionery artist, author, and demonstrator. She has published several books, including The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating, The Complete Photo Guide to Cookie Decorating, and Decorating Cakes, Cupcakes, and Cookies with Kids. Autumn's book Let's Bake Angry Birds Cakes will be publishedin October 2014. She demonstrates annually at the I.C.E.S. (International Cake ExplorationSociete) and travels across the United States, sharing the craft of cake decorating and otherconfectionery arts. Autumn is co-owner of Country Kitchen SweetArt, a retail cake and candy supply store that hasbeen in her family for over 45 years. The business caters to walk-in store sales, catalog sales, andan online store, shopcountrykitchen.com.Autumn has developed her own line of useful tools and equipment for cake decorating and cookiedecorating, and sells them online and in many cake and candy supply stores throughout theUnited States and in several other countries. Her cakes and products have been featured innumerous publications and magazines including American Cake Decorating and Cake Central.

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