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The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible: Creative Techniques, Fresh Inspiration, Stylish Designs [Hardcover]

Lindy Smith
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28 Oct 2011
The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible
Learn over 150 cake decorating techniques with The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible, the international bestseller from renowned sugarcraft expert Lindy Smith.

This is the ultimate guide to contemporary cake designs – you will learn how to make decorated cakes, starting with basic sugarcraft tools, baking recipes and ingredients, and finishing with advanced modelling techniques, including royal icing stencilling, brush embroidery, buttercream piping, using sugar cutters and moulds, making cake jewellery, and so much more!

Get creative straight away with simple, step-by-step instructions for more than 80 celebration cake, mini cake, cupcake, and cookie designs. Essential tips and advice are included for all skill levels, from complete beginners to the most confident of cake decorators, and you can even learn how to make Lindy Smith’s signature ‘wonky cakes’.

Inside The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible:

The Basics – delicious cake and cupcake recipes, and recipes for making your own sugarpaste (rolled fondant), royal icing, sugar glue, buttercream, and more! This section of the book also includes instructions for making round, square and ball cakes, assembling tiered cakes, and carving and assembling wonky cake designs.

Cake Decorating Techniques – here you will find 11 chapters each covering a huge range of essential cake decorating techniques, all explained with easy-to-follow step instructions and clear photography. Topics covered include:
  • Carving
  • Colour
  • Painting
  • Stencilling
  • Cutters
  • Flowers
  • Embossing
  • Tools
  • Piping
  • Moulds
  • Cake Jewellery

Contemporary Cake Designs – step by step instructions teach you how to make each of the 80 amazing cake designs featured in the book, from tiered cakes to cute cupcake and cookies.

With this comprehensive guide you will discover everything you need to know to create celebration cakes that are beautiful, unique and truly contemporary.

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  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: David & Charles (28 Oct 2011)
  • Language: Unknown
  • ISBN-10: 0715338366
  • ISBN-13: 978-0715338360
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 28.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Lindy Smith is a British Sugarcraft Guild accredited demonstrator with over 20 years experience in sugarcrafting and is the author of eight bestselling cake decorating books. She runs a successful cake decorating business and online shop, called Lindy’s Cakes Ltd, and teaches cake decorating and sugarcraft courses all around the world. Visit her website at: www.lindyscakes.co.uk

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational 15 Oct 2011
By Sal
Format:Hardcover
I received this today and it is already my favorite book. Unlike other cake decorating books which focus on making specific cakes, this book is all about different technique and skills to use when making your own cakes. There are some gorgeous cakes in the book but it's a fantastic reference for build on your own skills. I can't wait to try them all out!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Most helpful and comprehensive book out there 18 Oct 2011
Format:Hardcover
This has to be one of the most comprehensive sugarcraft technique books on the market at the moment. It covers every type of cake or cookie, and covers so many techniques in an easy to read, easy to follow user friendly way. The cakes are unique and modern, unlike many of the books on the market at the moment. I would highly recommend this book for beginners and experts alike - there's something for everyone in here.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cake Book 23 Nov 2011
By Warby
Format:Hardcover
Absolutely delighted with this book. I've been cake decorating for a number of years now and always on the look out for new ideas. I'm looking forward to trying these designs out
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Fabulous, couldn't get anymore inspirational than this book.It will take me through a few cakes for sure, for quite a while.
Published 16 hours ago by Songressa
5.0 out of 5 stars The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible
This book is my BIBLE i love it, fantastic projects with really clear instructions. Perfect for those starting out who want to develop their skills.
Published 7 days ago by S.Caraccio
5.0 out of 5 stars Very inspiring
This book is really very inspiring
It gives a lot of ideas to practice
I cant help myself reading it
Published 10 days ago by Fernando Muñoz
5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding book
I have read this book from cover to cover and I am totally inspired. My cakes will never look the same again!
Published 17 days ago by jacqui mcdonald
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
I have previously visited Lindy's website so had no hesitation in buying this book. In terms of cake decorating it is very comprehensive from the tools and equipment required,... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Christine Glasson
5.0 out of 5 stars cake decorating
excellent book - giving lots of photographs to follow. Just what I needed as I have been asked to do a wedding cake for a french friend here.
Published 19 days ago by Happy in France
5.0 out of 5 stars great
looked at lots and lots of other books but im glad i picked this one really love it illustrations are great would recommend it
Published 22 days ago by indie and rosie
5.0 out of 5 stars contemporary cakes
great book easy to follow, have already made the handbag cake for my sister in law and she loved it, would reccomend
Published 1 month ago by LB27
5.0 out of 5 stars The best "How to" Cake Decorating Book you will ever find
I got this book after reading others reviews and as a keen amateur baker I wanted to know what types of frosting/icing there were, how to make certain designs and put the cake... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Elaine S. Clement
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Ideas
I bought this book as a guide for making a wedding cake. It has great decorating ideas that are simple and easy to follow.
Published 1 month ago by Florence
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