The Art of Sugarcraft : Sugarpaste Skills, Sugar Flowers, Modelling, Cake Decorating, Baking, Patisserie, Chocolate, Royal Icing and Commercial Cakes

The Art of Sugarcraft is the only book of its kind to present a vast range of skills, techniques, projects and expert advice from 20 of the world’s leading cake decorating tutors. Ideal for keen cake makers, budding bakers and sugarcraft hobbyists of all abilities, it takes the reader through everything from basic recipes to masterclasses in sugarcraft, with everything in between. This beautifully presented, fully illustrated book is divided into six chapters for ease of use: Baking and Patisserie; Chocolate; Foundation Sugarcraft; Extended Sugarcraft; Masterclasses; and Commercial Cake Decorating. Each section offers a broad range of traditional techniques, new skills and contemporary ideas – all with step-by-step instructions and photography – as well as projects to create at home. You will find special-occasion cakes for weddings, Christmas, christenings and Mother’s Day, as well as irresistible and impressive treats for dinner parties, afternoon tea and birthdays. Each tutor offers a wealth of knowledge and individual style and all are leading names at Squires Kitchen, the oldest and one of the most popular schools of its kind in the UK. Its highly regarded reputation brings students from all around the world to the school in Farnham, Surrey.