Simplifying Sugar Flowers
Add a professional touch to your cakes with this essential sugar flower book!

If you have always wanted to make exquisite sugar flowers for cakes but have been daunted by the complexity of the shapes and techniques involved, then this is the cake decorating book for you. Here, Alison Procter, an expert in sugarcraft demonstrates how to create an array of beautiful lifelike flowers using simplified techniques and the minimum of cutters, so that even beginners can achieve superb results right from the start.

From wild daisies, bluebells and snowdrops to sophisticated clematis, carnations and roses — 25 varieties in all — each flower has clear step-by-step instructions and color photographs that explain and show exactly how to create it. Details are also given about all the equipment and basic techniques you will need, plus full instructions for making foliage to complement the flowers.

Procter then presents a dozen breathtaking cakes for all occasions, featuring stunning arrangements of flowers and foliage that can be achieved quickly and easily, using the simplest and most up-to-date methods available. Pretty side designs often reflect the petal or leaf shapes used in the main arrangement, and incorporate piped lace and brush embroidery designs to add the finishing touch.

Packed with all the information you need to create the flowers and cakes featured, and then to begin developing your own unique designs, Simplifying Sugar Flowers is for everyone who is interested in the art of making sugar flowers.

Flowers and Cakes include:
  • Anemone
  • Chrysanthemum
  • Daffodil
  • Freesia
  • Magnolia
  • Witch Hazel
  • Rose
  • Iris Mosaic
  • Springtime in Wales
  • Elegant Blooms
1100635040
Simplifying Sugar Flowers
Add a professional touch to your cakes with this essential sugar flower book!

If you have always wanted to make exquisite sugar flowers for cakes but have been daunted by the complexity of the shapes and techniques involved, then this is the cake decorating book for you. Here, Alison Procter, an expert in sugarcraft demonstrates how to create an array of beautiful lifelike flowers using simplified techniques and the minimum of cutters, so that even beginners can achieve superb results right from the start.

From wild daisies, bluebells and snowdrops to sophisticated clematis, carnations and roses — 25 varieties in all — each flower has clear step-by-step instructions and color photographs that explain and show exactly how to create it. Details are also given about all the equipment and basic techniques you will need, plus full instructions for making foliage to complement the flowers.

Procter then presents a dozen breathtaking cakes for all occasions, featuring stunning arrangements of flowers and foliage that can be achieved quickly and easily, using the simplest and most up-to-date methods available. Pretty side designs often reflect the petal or leaf shapes used in the main arrangement, and incorporate piped lace and brush embroidery designs to add the finishing touch.

Packed with all the information you need to create the flowers and cakes featured, and then to begin developing your own unique designs, Simplifying Sugar Flowers is for everyone who is interested in the art of making sugar flowers.

Flowers and Cakes include:
  • Anemone
  • Chrysanthemum
  • Daffodil
  • Freesia
  • Magnolia
  • Witch Hazel
  • Rose
  • Iris Mosaic
  • Springtime in Wales
  • Elegant Blooms
27.95 In Stock
Simplifying Sugar Flowers

Simplifying Sugar Flowers

by Alison Procter
Simplifying Sugar Flowers

Simplifying Sugar Flowers

by Alison Procter

Hardcover(Hardcover with Jacket)

$27.95 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    Qualifies for Free Shipping
  • PICK UP IN STORE
    Check Availability at Nearby Stores

Related collections and offers


Overview

Add a professional touch to your cakes with this essential sugar flower book!

If you have always wanted to make exquisite sugar flowers for cakes but have been daunted by the complexity of the shapes and techniques involved, then this is the cake decorating book for you. Here, Alison Procter, an expert in sugarcraft demonstrates how to create an array of beautiful lifelike flowers using simplified techniques and the minimum of cutters, so that even beginners can achieve superb results right from the start.

From wild daisies, bluebells and snowdrops to sophisticated clematis, carnations and roses — 25 varieties in all — each flower has clear step-by-step instructions and color photographs that explain and show exactly how to create it. Details are also given about all the equipment and basic techniques you will need, plus full instructions for making foliage to complement the flowers.

Procter then presents a dozen breathtaking cakes for all occasions, featuring stunning arrangements of flowers and foliage that can be achieved quickly and easily, using the simplest and most up-to-date methods available. Pretty side designs often reflect the petal or leaf shapes used in the main arrangement, and incorporate piped lace and brush embroidery designs to add the finishing touch.

Packed with all the information you need to create the flowers and cakes featured, and then to begin developing your own unique designs, Simplifying Sugar Flowers is for everyone who is interested in the art of making sugar flowers.

Flowers and Cakes include:
  • Anemone
  • Chrysanthemum
  • Daffodil
  • Freesia
  • Magnolia
  • Witch Hazel
  • Rose
  • Iris Mosaic
  • Springtime in Wales
  • Elegant Blooms

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781853919343
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication date: 04/15/2004
Series: Merehurst Cake Decorating
Edition description: Hardcover with Jacket
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 8.75(w) x 10.75(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Alison Proctor demonstrates her sugarcraft skills at events throughout the UK and has also brought her expertise to students in Holland, Germany, The United States, South America, Australia and Japan.

Table of Contents

Introduction5
Equipment, techniques and recipes6
Flowers12
Anemone14
Bluebell16
Broom18
Carnation20
Chrysanthemum22
Clematis24
Cornflower26
Cyclamen28
Daffodil30
Daisy32
Dianthus34
Eustoma36
Freesia38
Gerbera40
Iris42
Magnolia44
Mock orange blossom46
Open rose48
Pansy50
Rose52
Scabious54
Snowdrop56
Tulip58
White heather60
Witch hazel61
Leaves62
Alchemilla68
Rusty-back fern69
Presentation and arranging70
Cakes74
English garden76
Iris mosaic80
Special celebration84
Winter colour88
Springtime in Wales92
Summer harmony96
Autumn glow100
Scottish meadow104
Spirit of Ireland108
Green glory112
Elegant blooms116
Pink cameo120
Cutters and templates124
Suppliers127
Acknowledgements127
Index128
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews