Figure Piping Ideas for Cupcakes & Larger Cakes [Paperback]

Roland A. Winbeckler (Author, Illustrator), Roland A. Winbeckler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1983

Figure piping is a term used to describe the art of squeezing icing from a pastry bag onto the surface of a cake to form a desired shape. The figure piping designs in this book are tried and true and simple enough for the beginner but creative enough for the veteran decorator. They have proven successful in the market place as well as at home. In either case, they are a source of delight for children and adults alike. Illustrations plus color, step-by-step photos are included for each design.

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About the Author

Roland A. Winbeckler began his cake-decorating career in 1971. He worked in retail bakeries for 10 years, after which he started his own company, Winbeckler Enterprises, from which he produces and sells his instruction books, operates his professional cake decorating classes, and markets some specialty cake decorating supplies through mail order. Born in 1946, he is a lifelong resident of Kent, Washington, U.S.A.

He was a double gold medal winner at the World Culinary Olympics held in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1976.

He is the author of several instruction and pattern books on cake decorating.

He has written many articles for trade magazines dealing with the cake decorating and bakery field including Bakery Production and Marketing and American Cake Decorating.

He has been teaching professional cake decorating since 1975.

He has taught at the Culinary Institute of American in Hyde Park, New York, as well as many other prestigious institutions.

He has been a featured demonstrator at national Retailer's Bakery Association Conventions, the international cake decorators' conventions of the International Cake Exploration Society, and the 1991 Australian National Convention.

He has been featured on several instructional videotapes produced for The Retailer's Bakery Association as well as videos produced for the decorating public.

He has appeared on national television several times on such programs as "To Tell the Truth" and "You Asked for It" and has been the subject of numerous newspaper and magazine articles throughout the country.

He has created many life-sized cake sculptures for and/or of famous personalities such as Cher, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Wayne Gretzky, Colonel Sanders, Princess Diana, and others.

In 1992, Roland A. Winbeckler was inducted into the International Cake Exploration Society's (ICES) Cake Decorator's Hall of Fame.

Product Details

• Paperback: 34 pages
• Publisher: Winbeckler Enterprises; 1 edition (June 1, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0930113012
• ISBN-13: 978-0930113018
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent cake decorating reference, May 25, 2000

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Michelle (New Fairfield, Connecticut USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Figure Piping Ideas for Cupcakes & Larger Cakes (Paperback)

This is one of the best cake decorating books I have. Mr. Winbeckler is amazing and he is a great teacher. All the animals featured in the book are achievable by cake decorators of all levels. The instructions are very simple to follow and you will be making adorable cakes or cupcake characters in no time! I HIGHLY recommend!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great and easy ideas!, July 22, 2000

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"lrhnancy" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Figure Piping Ideas for Cupcakes & Larger Cakes (Paperback)

I completely agree with the previous review listed on this book.It's very easy for anyone to do & goes step by step.I only wish there was even more ideas in it.Maybe they'll come out with a second edition for us!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent decorating instructions, October 28, 2005

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Ms. Mattie "bonusrounds" (Highland Park, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Figure Piping Ideas for Cupcakes & Larger Cakes (Paperback)

After purchasing several of Mr. Winbeckler's pamphlets, videos and tools from his website and Amazon.com, I can accurately state that he is an excellent instructor and my decorating skills have improved tremendously. Phamphlets are packed with information but require practice and patience.