Cake Characters - Softcover

Pickard, Ann

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ISBN 10: 1861086431 ISBN 13: 9781861086433

Publisher: GMC Publications, 2009

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Imagine the surprise of a toddler whose birthday cake is topped by a cute pig lolling in royal icing mud!” Or the delight of a mom-to-be whose shower cake features a teddy bear on a pink or blue blanket. These are just two of 30 spectacular projects in this delightful idea book for do-it-yourself cake decorators. Adorable animals, as well as a snowman, clown, Santa Claus, and more come to life in three-dimensional marzipan. There’s a Basic Recipe and Techniques” section and detailed instructions on how to set poses and facial expressions. Best of all, the author offers invaluable tips on personalizing her ideas to fit any occasion and honoree.

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Book Description:

Here is another great title in the successful "Cozy"...series. It features 30 easy-to-make, fun and fabulous cake-decoration characters, ideal for that special celebration. Whatever the occasion, the personal touch will mean so much and the guest of honour will be delighted by these charming centrepieces. No prior knowledge is needed - Ann has simplified the process in an ingenious way, so even beginners will be amazed by the fantastic results they can achieve following her copiously illustrated step-by-step instructions. Just as a cartoon artist can get a character across to a viewer in a few strokes of a pen, the cake-character modeller can raise an eyebrow or paint in a jolly laughing mouth and capture just the right mood for the occasion. These basics are carried through the 30 projects - from a menagerie of animals to a clown and snowman - and the reader can adapt them to suit the recipient.

About the Author:

Ann Pickard runs a successful wedding and special occasion cake-making business in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, UK. She has written several titles on cake making and decorating and has also produced a number of DVDs on the same subjects. Bath Bombs 9781861086150

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