Description

Sugar artist Naomi Yamamoto reveals her signature techniques in this beautiful, contemporary and comprehensive guide to making sugar flowers. A respected teacher for over 30 years, Naomi explains the essential edibles and equipment you need to get started and shares her foundation techniques for making sugar flowers, from shaping flower paste to using the right colours for a realistic finish.
Master the five most popular flowers for cake decorating: peonies, roses, tulips, lilies and dahlias
25 step-by-step projects for everyone from beginners to keen sugarcrafters expanding their skills
Simple instructions and detailed photographs of all stages for flawless results
The following chapters reveal how to master the world’s five most popular flowers for cake decorating: roses, lilies, dahlias, tulips and peonies. Each chapter opens with foundation methods for making the flower, followed by step-by-step instructions and detailed photography to help you create many beautiful variations of the bloom using just a handful of tools.
Whether you’re new to sugarcraft, looking to expand your skills or creating a wedding centrepiece, Naomi’s expert tips and techniques will help you master countless varieties and make unique sugar flowers as beautiful as the real thing. Featuring step-by-step images and stunning photography, this is an essential guide for cake decorators everywhere.