Through years of practice and countless mistakes, Valeri and Christina have mastered various buttercream techniques. They have pioneered numerous techniques that are now being widely used in the cake industry. They have exquisite attention to details and love to play with colours. They take inspiration from anything beautiful around them. Curtains, fabrics, wallpapers, paintings…and then they translate them into a cake design making their work unique and original.
That very day they received an email from a Publisher, was one of their most unforgettable days in their lives. It was so surreal. F&W Media International LTD. (F&W Media International Ltd.) made one of their dreams come true…and it changed their lives since.Through the pages of each of Valeri and Christina’s books, you will probably hear their voices echoing in the background as you read the instructions… “squeeze your piping bag more.. do not lift.. move your hand up and down…” because they want to make sure you do not make the same mistakes they did over and over when they were still learning.
The ladies have made sure that each page is full of creativity, clear and concise instructions with the help of lovely photos..plus those “Tiny Tips” to make sure they cover everything and share everything they know.
The Contemporary Buttercream Bible
The essential reference to modern cake decorating with buttercream icing, this remarkable book demonstrates more than 50 innovative techniques in beautiful step-by-step photographic sequences. With over 40 stunning cake designs to create at home, from simple cupcakes to three-tiered wonders, you will discover the sheer accessibility of buttercream, which needs very little specialist equipment or skill to get started. Start by perfecting a stable buttercream recipe that also tastes delicious then learn how to pipe simple textures and patterns, buttercream roses and an array of other flowers. From there you will learn how to create a myriad of creative effects in buttercream using diverse techniques such as stamping, stencilling, palette knife painting, buttercream transfers, lace and crochet effects, brushed embroidery, marbling, blending, writing, embellishing and more! If you’re a beginner, you will learn new techniques that you can put into practice straight away on easy, single-tier projects and cupcakes; while more experienced cake decorators will enjoy mastering some of the more intricate and advanced buttercream piping techniques and create stunning three-tier cake designs. This is the only complete guide to creating buttercream cakes, bringing a traditional cake-decorating method bang up to date for the modern baker!
BOOK DETAILS
PUBLISHER: David & Charles
ISBN-10: 1446303977
ISBN-13: 9781446303979
NUMBER OF PAGES: 160
BOOK YEAR: 2014
COVERS: HARD BOUND (UK) / SOFT COVER (US/INTERNATIONAL)
100 Buttercream Flowers
Learn to pipe 100 different buttercream blooms to adorn your cakes and cupcakes with this complete visual reference guide from the world’s most talented buttercream artists. Described by Chef Duff Goldman of Ace of Cakes as hugely aspirational yet completely approachable, the authors demonstrate how to build up each flower using simple piping techniques that even the novice cake decorator will be able to achieve. Learn how to make stable buttercream icing, get advice on colouring and flavouring, and all the basic cake decorating techniques you need, then discover 100 diverse buttercream flowers in step-by-step photographic detail. You will also find five full cake decorating projects demonstrating how you can use your newfound flower piping skills to create stunning cake designs. With expert instruction from the best buttercream teachers in the world, and a huge range of flowers to try, this book is the ultimate reference to piping flowers in buttercream and will be a cake decorating classic for years to come.
BOOK DETAILS
PUBLISHER: David & Charles
ISBN-10: 1446305740
ISBN-13: 978-1446305744
NUMBER OF PAGES: 144
BOOK YEAR: 2015
SOFT COVER
Buttercream One Tier Wonders
This stunning collection of buttercream cake decorating projects will transform your regular bakes into works of art, using simple techniques and nothing but 100% delicious buttercream. With 30 step-by-step single-tier cake decorating projects on a wide variety of themes, you’ll find cakes for all occasions that will lift your baking to a new creative level. The cakes range in size from 4 to 8 inches high, and come in a host of shapes and sizes – round and square but also simple carved shapes including a wreath, a log and a birdcage.
The ideal book for buttercream beginners, this colourful cake decorating book will show you how to create simple yet sensational cakes every day that will wow all who see and eat them! With expert instruction from the best buttercream teachers in the world, you’ll learn step-by-step a wide range of innovative buttercream techniques using piping tips, palette knives and more.
BOOK DETAILS
PUBLISHER: David & Charles
ISBN-10: 1446306216
ISBN-13: 978-1446306215
NUMBER OF PAGES: 144
BOOK YEAR: 2016
SOFT COVER
Buttercream Flowers For All Seasons
Blooming marvellous cake decorating ideas for spring, summer, autumn and winter… all made with delicious buttercream, this bumper cake decorating book gives you all the inspiration and know-how you need to create sensational floral cakes all year round. Each of the 12 design concepts is presented as a spectacular tiered cake, a more accessible single tier cake and a beginner-friendly batch of cupcakes, making over 50 projects in total!
From piping buttercream flowers on cupcakes to creating jaw-dropping buttercream wedding cakes – this is the ultimate guide to cake decorating with buttercream flowers.
BOOK DETAILS
PUBLISHER: David & Charles
ISBN-10: 144630664X
ISBN-13: 978-1446306642
NUMBER OF PAGES: 144
BOOK YEAR: 2018
SOFT COVER
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