{"product_id":"9781770851399","title":"Sugar Flower Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA professional sugar crafter shows how to make exceptional sugar flowers for any occasion.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSugar Flower Skills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a beautifully presented catalog of 25 fabulous blooms in a range of styles and degrees of complexity, with all the information and guidance needed to recreate them. Many are ideal for beginners and home bakers.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The book opens with a comprehensive section on materials, recipes, equipment and core techniques, which are demonstrated in step-by-step photographs. Special techniques specific to a project are shown in the 124-page flower directory, which is organized into decorative categories and by progressive skill level.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The topics include:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003ePulled Flowers and Foliage\u003c\/b\u003e -- Simple and advanced hand-modeled for beginners with basic equipment\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003ePiped Sugar Flowers\u003c\/b\u003e -- Traditional royal icing piping\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eSimple Unwired Cutter Flowers\u003c\/b\u003e -- Useful filler flowers to accent large focal flowers\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003ePressed Sugar Flowers\u003c\/b\u003e -- Realistic edible flowers using powder food colors\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eWedding Flowers and Foliage\u003c\/b\u003e -- The essential bridal flowers: roses, lilies, peonies, orchids, plus unusual flowers and foliage\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eWild and Garden Flowers\u003c\/b\u003e -- Interesting, seasonal projects for celebration cakes\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eFantasy Flowers\u003c\/b\u003e -- Instant touches of fun, fantasy and glamour.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  Each flower design is explained in a four-page unit, which includes a full-page photograph of the finished bloom. Detailed step-by-step instructions and close-up photographs demonstrate how to make and assemble the components.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The delicate work of decorative flowers is the last and most intimidating frontier of cake decorating. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSugar Flower Skills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e breaks the complexity into concise units with clear instructions. For novices and skilled decorators alike, the result is a repertoire of stunning realistic blooms for any cake.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alan Dunn","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Hardback | Laminated cover |  2013-07-11","offer_id":46011355431167,"sku":"9781770851399","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_f9948fc9-0a75-45f9-80fd-bc7d11e21a30.jpg?v=1723055529","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781770851399","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}