Modern Cake Decorator: Using Cutters on Cakes

(Paperback)

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Cutters are a fun and easy way to create fabulous cake decorations. Here, Sandra Monger shows you how just a few basic cutters can be used to great effect to make a huge range of decorated cakes, from a stunning yet simple wedding cake to a magical fairy castle cake. There are 13 gorgeous designs to choose from in a variety of contemporary styles, each accompanied by step-by-step instructions, a comprehensive materials lists, and a fabulous photograph of the finished cake. The book also includes a useful guide to the various cake coverings and edibles used, including handy recipes for making your own; information on the materials and tools you need; and a basic techniques section on how to cover a cake, using different types of cutter, and creating a textured finish. This is a must-have resource for beginners as well as more accomplished sugarcrafters looking for ideas and inspiration for decorating cakes using cutters in fun and imaginative ways.

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Aug/Sept 2014

Cutters are fun and easy way to create fabulous cake decorations, and this book is an inspirational guide to using them. Sarah Monger shows how just a few basic cutters can be used to great effect to make huge range of decorated cakes, from a stunning yet simple wedding cake to a magical fairy castle cake. There are 13 gorgeous designs to choose from in a variety of contemporary styles, each accompanied by step-by-step instructions, a comprehensive materials list, and a fabulous photograph of the finished cake. The book also includes a useful guide to the various cake coverings and edibles used, and is a must-have resource for beginners, as well as more accomplished sugarcrafters who are looking for ideas for decorating cakes using cutters in fun and imaginative ways.

October 2014

This book is a treat for beginners showing that the use o simple cutters can create lots of novel designs. It is also a book for more advanced sugarcrafters, as it gives inspirational ideas and designs making use of cutters they may already have in their cupboards. 13 designs with step-by-step instructions and good photography make this a lovely addition to your cake decorating library.

February 2015

Open your eyes to the many inventive ways you can use cutters. Sandra has designed 13 fabulous creation, from a simple wedding cake to a magical fairy castle. Great for sugar crafters of all levels.

Author Bio

In 2000, Sandra Monger left her job as a registered nurse to follow her life-long passion for baking and cake decoration. She studied an array of sugarcraft courses under the tutelage of sugarcraft guru Stephen Benison, and in 2002 established her own business: Sandra Monger Exquisite Wedding and Occasion Cakes. Sandra became the City of Baths leading wedding and celebration cake designer and the recommended supplier to some of the leading venues in the South West UK. Sandra began teaching sugarcraft at Wiltshire College in 2007. She also designed and ran a range of popular sugarcraft and cake decoration courses at the City of Bath College as well as running her successful business. In 2012, Sandra was named Celebration Cake Maker of the Year at theBritish Baking Industry Awards.Sandras first book, Using Cutters on Cakes, was published by SearchPress in 2014. Sandra lives in Bath, UK.