Alan Dunn S Celebration Cakes

Marking momentous occasions is an important part of everyday life, and what better way to do so than with one of these stunning creations. There is a cake for every occasion: whether you are celebrating a wedding, christening, engagement, anniversary or birthday, one of Alan's elegantly understated cakes will form the centrepiece of any celebration. After a comprehensive introduction to all things sugarcraft comes a chapter on flower, foliage and fruit build-ups, which breaks down the assembly of each into manageable and easy-to-follow steps. Next follows a chapter on cakes, showcasing 18 celebratory cakes made using the components featured in the previous chapter. All occasions are catered for: anniversaries, birthdays, retirement, weddings and festivities such as Christmas and Halloween. If you're looking for the ultimate guide to sugarcrafting, this book won't fail to impress.

Make a celebration cake for every occasion with one of the 18 stunning creations in this ultimate guide to sugarcrafting. "

Master sugar artist Alan Dunn presents more than 100 of his most spectacular cake decorating designs—all illustrated in the classic Alan Dunn style. This book offers everything you need to create stunning and impressive cakes for every occasion. Each decoration, from “sweet violet” to “moon and sun bouquet” is illustrated from beginning to end, with handy information on all necessary equipment. Alan Dunn's Ultimate Collection of Cake Decorating covers tropical and exotic cakes, flowers, fruit and nuts, celebration cakes, and arrangements, along with tips on technique and detailed recipes. This book delivers joy to both the baker and the sugar crafter, with amazing creations to impress those lucky enough to be offered the end results.

Cake decoration is an art that can turn your everyday baking into a beautiful display of skill and creativity. With the right instruction anyone can learn how to create marvellous designs following fun, quick and innovative techniques. Alan Dunn's "Creative Cakes" covers a variety of cake decorating methods, ranging from more elaborate designs to several simple and straightforward ideas that can be followed by the amateur cake decorator with ease. The featured concepts are suitable for a variety of occasions, including wedding, engagement, anniversary and birthday cakes and a special section guides the reader through simple step-by-step instructions for elegant and stylish flower decorations. If you are looking for the most inspired and innovative cake decoration ideas, this book will exceed your expectations.

Features flowers that can be used on a cake or as a decorative arrangement. In this title, the designs include many species of orchid, rhizomes, gingers, heliconias, bird of paradise, bougainvillea and more. It also includes a comprehensive introduction covering all the essential information on materials, tools, techniques and basic recipes.

Add elegance and cheer to any holiday celebration! Alan Dunn, a master of the art of sugarcraft, makes it easy to create single- and double-tiered round, square- and even star-shaped cakes with sugarcraft poinsettias, holly berries, fir cones, and snowflakes. With stunning photography throughout, this guide presents 15 festive cakes and seven sprays to adorn the Christmas table.

From exotic orchids to delicate Japanese cherry blossoms, renowned cake decorating author Alan Dunn reveals the magic of creating these intricate, life-like designs. In this exciting collection of sugar flower designs, the expert sugarcrafter focuses on the most popular varieties of exotic flowers, as well as some of his own personal favorites. With over 60 cake decorating and flower design ideas, this book is sure to be a favorite. Exotic flowers and unusual blooms are becoming increasingly popular and accessible, makingExotic Sugar Flowers for Cakes the perfect companion. Ideal cake decorations, these exotic sugar flowers are breathtakingly beautiful and fascinatingly formed. From the delicate matilija poppy to the exquisite bird of paradise, Dunn's stunning designs capture the unique qualities of each individual bloom. Every flower is fully illustrated with clear, color photographs and detailed, practical step-by-step instructions. The latest techniques and professional hints and tips are also included, making the designs achievable by both novice and experienced sugar flower makers. This cake decorating book shows how to wire and arrange the flowers into amazing sprays, bouquets and arrangements, and how to display them on cakes or as table decorations. Flowers include: Miltoniopsis Orchid Bird of Paradise Flame Lily Red-feathered Gerbera Brazilian Kapok Tree Flower Amaryllis Ladder Fern Alstroemeria

This one-stop guide to all things sugarart offers plans for modeling 35 different species of flowers and plants, along with plans for 18 cakes. New edition features inspired new recipes and breathtaking color photography.