Set of 3: "Decorating Basics, The Foundation of all Wilton Method Courses", "Flowers and Cake Design" & "Gum Paste and Fondant"

Decorating Basics: Here you will learn all the fundamentals, skills and excitement of decorating your own special cake. Lessons include: how to bake a great cake; icing techniques; decorating tips; bag position & pressure control; dimensional decorating; shells, rosette, & pompom flowers; ribbon roses; and MUCH MORE Flowers and Cake Design: This book contains useful printed tips and techniques for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of cake design and floral cake decorating. You will explore more sophisticated ways to bring your cakes and desserts to life! You will create breathtaking icing flowers such as Pansies, Lilies and the famous Wilton Rose. Then you will discover the secrets of arranging them in a beautifully balanced cake top bouquet. Your amazing flowers will be framed by an impressive border treatment or basket weave design. With the skills you learn here and your ability to make flowers in advance using gum paste and fondant or royal icing, you can create beautiful blooms at your convenience, ready to place on any cake. Gum Paste and Fondant: With this book you will learn how to handle, cut, and tint fondant and gum paste, cover a cake and board with fondant, and add effects such as ribbon garlands, rope, ruffle and ball borders, geometric designs, etc. In addition, you can create a variety of gum paste flowers, including roses, carnations, lilies, and more. These books are intended to be used while attending Wilton Cake Decorating classes, but appear to stand very well on their own as lesson books.