Prelims (5 pp)
Tools, Recipes & Techniques (20 pp)
Tools and Equipment
All of the tools and equipment you need for the projects are introduced and explained.
Recipes and Ingredients
* Recipes and instructions on making the perfect cake or cupcake
* Cake fillings and suggestions
* Troubleshooting.
Cake and Cupcake making Techniques
* Essential information, including shortcuts
* Preparation of cake tins, baking, and storage
* Discussion on choice of cupcake case, embellishments, cake shapes, and side designs
* Tips on how to bake identical cupcakes and the perfect sponge/fruitcake.
making flowers
* How to use fondant, modeling paste, floral paste, frosting, modelling chocolate, and marzipan
* Techniques required to make pulled flowers, cutter flowers, piped flowers, and free hand flowers
* Decoupage
* Brush embroidery
* Painting
* Stenciling
* Making stamens and glazing leaves
* Creation of appropriate foliage
* Wiring of flowers to create a spray
* Discussion on creating a balanced flower design using either wired or unwired flowers or a combination of both.
FLOWER DIRECTORY (116 pp)
Step-by-step photography and written instructions for each flower. The projects involve beginner, intermediate, and advanced flower-making techniques, while some flowers can be made in different ways depending on your skill level. The flowers featured are organized by media and include:
fondant
* Lilac
* Bluebell
* Chincherinchee
* Freesia
* Geranium
* Honeysuckle
* Lily
* Stephanotis
* Honesty
* Peony
* Pine cones
* Gardenia
Frosting
* Chrysanthemum
* Holly
* Forget me not
* Daisy
* Thistle
* Daffodil
* Heather
* Blossoms
* Pansy
* Poppy
* Sunflower
* Gerbera
Chocolate
* Carnation
* Iris
* Brambles
* Lily of the valley
* Mimosa
* Michelmas daisy
* Roses
* Fantasy flowers
* Tulip
* Hydrangea
Marzipan
* Brambles
* Holly
* Orchid
* Poinsettia
* Primrose
* Dogwood
* Daphne
* Mistletoe
* Cala lily
* Hydrangea
* Star of Bethlehem
Resources, Index & Credits (3 pp)