title: Comprehensive Cake Decorating: A Lesson and Reference Book, No.60-1001
author: Vi Whittington
description: "Comprehensive Cake Decorating by Vi Whittington contains instructions for today's most popular methods of cake decorating. The book covers a wide range of difficulty, starting with instructions on piping simple buttercream borders to creating gum paste flowers, in easy step-by-step directions. This book may be used by an individual for self-teaching, or by students in a classroom setting. If you are a beginning decorator this is the authoritative treasury with numerous icing recipes and techniques. If you are an experienced decorator, use this as an essential reference guide for creative ideas and inspiration." "Decorating techniques and recipes include: Buttercream, Figure Piping, Writing, Flowers, Borders, Rolled Fondant, Rolled Buttercream, Royal Icing, Gum Paste, Presses, Stencils, Pattern Work, Piping Gel, Candy Molding, Run Sugar, Sugar Molding, Royal Icing Techniques, Marzipan, Chocolate Fondant, Chocolate Glaze, Cream Cheese Icing, Airbrushing, Edible Pictures and Photos, Wedding Cakes, Petit Fours, Candy Clay, Edible Glitter, High Humidity Icing, Marshmallow Fondant, Whipped Icing." [from the back cover of book]
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  A DAVID & CHARLES BOOK  
  Copyright © David & Charles Limited 2010
  
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  First published in the UK and US in 2010
  
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