- 48-page soft-cover student guide explores tips and techniques for decorating beautiful cakes
- For use as a stand-alone or accompanied by Wilton's in-store Cake Decorating Course 1
- Step-by-step instructions and photography for baking cakes, piping borders, and more
- Great for birthdays, holidays, and other occasions; Cake Decorating Courses 2 and 3 sold separately
- Measures approximately 8-2/5 by 11 by 1/5 inches
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For a fun, hands-on introduction to the art of cake decorating, turn to this user-friendly course created by cake-decorating professionals. The 48-page soft-cover guide offers vivid photography and simple, step-by-step instructions for a variety of cake-decorating techniques--everything from baking perfect cakes to piping even borders, making professional roses, whipping fluffy frosting, and more. Designed to accompany Wilton's in-store Cake Decorating Course 1, the volume also stands alone as a handy reference guide for novice or professional home decorators alike. Best of all, it can be used as a stepping stone to the more complicated and intricate decorating techniques found in Wilton's Cake Decorating Courses 2 and 3 (sold separately). A great starting point when concocting memorable birthday, holiday, anniversary, and other special-occasion or everyday confections, the cake-decorating course book measures approximately 8-2/5 by 11 by 1/5 inches.
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Student guide for Wilton's cake decorating course 1: Discover Cake Decorating. 48 pages, soft cover. Intended for participants in Wilton's cake decorating course 1 classes, but may also be used as a self-study guide.
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Just a note, you get this book free when you sign up to take the Wilton Cake Class Course 1 (at least you do at Michael's Arts & Crafts where I took mine)
The book is easy to understand, pictures are literally step by step and include instruction such as "offhand," meaning it will tell you that something should resemble an ice cream cone or look like a behive, to swirl here, or lightly brush here, sweeping motion, etc. I found it very refreshing not to all be spoken in terms that only people who attended culinary school would understand. It also shows you the pictures of suggested supplies you will need in the beginning of the book so your not running back to the store each time you start a new segment.
I would suggest just taking the class because on top of getting the book free, you do get a lot more tips and advice from the instructor that you can jot down in the ample space imbetween pictures and notes in the book. But if you too busy or there isn't a class scheduled near you, this book would certainly suffice in helping you get started!
The book is easy to understand, pictures are literally step by step and include instruction such as "offhand," meaning it will tell you that something should resemble an ice cream cone or look like a behive, to swirl here, or lightly brush here, sweeping motion, etc. I found it very refreshing not to all be spoken in terms that only people who attended culinary school would understand. It also shows you the pictures of suggested supplies you will need in the beginning of the book so your not running back to the store each time you start a new segment.
I would suggest just taking the class because on top of getting the book free, you do get a lot more tips and advice from the instructor that you can jot down in the ample space imbetween pictures and notes in the book. But if you too busy or there isn't a class scheduled near you, this book would certainly suffice in helping you get started!
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
I just begin a Wilton cake decorating class #1 at Michael's, and this book comes FREE with the class which is $18 (instructor says these course books should retail about $3-5 at most).
You should take the class in addition to read this book, the experience of live teaching by an experienced instructor is invaluable. During this class, you will learn the beginner cake decoration techniques. It's a lot of fun, and if you don't want to proceed onto course II or III, it should be fine with just decorating your average cupcake, cookies and basic cakes. [[though most people love it so much that they do advance on..]]
however, I do have to caution that the course I tool kit you can buy ($19.99 @ Michael's) is only the bare minimum, it does not have all the things you will need for the first class. so be prepared to develop this hobby and pay more (~$20-40 depending on what you want) for other tool/tips/bags....
You should take the class in addition to read this book, the experience of live teaching by an experienced instructor is invaluable. During this class, you will learn the beginner cake decoration techniques. It's a lot of fun, and if you don't want to proceed onto course II or III, it should be fine with just decorating your average cupcake, cookies and basic cakes. [[though most people love it so much that they do advance on..]]
however, I do have to caution that the course I tool kit you can buy ($19.99 @ Michael's) is only the bare minimum, it does not have all the things you will need for the first class. so be prepared to develop this hobby and pay more (~$20-40 depending on what you want) for other tool/tips/bags....
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
If you are like me unable to take Wilton course 1 class or just want to get a head start before taking the class. This book is a great investment for you. All the method taught in course 1 class are given here with step by step color picture. If you don't are unable to master the skills that is fine, just practice and practice you will be ok (I suggest you use a large flat dinner plate instead of the practice board, its much easier to clean up or re-use the buttercream).
I learned how to make butter cream roses and shells thanks to this book in addition to wilton's website video. I suggest everyone to invest on this book (you can always sell it later if you no longer want it).
I learned how to make butter cream roses and shells thanks to this book in addition to wilton's website video. I suggest everyone to invest on this book (you can always sell it later if you no longer want it).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Quality
I was disappointed in the actual item I received, not the content. I expected a softcover book and felt this was somewhere between a softcover book and a magazine, almost like a... Read more
Published 20 months ago by paula
Learned more from watching You Tube
If you really want to learn to decorate cakes you can learn more from watching you tube videos then getting these books. Just a though for you to save your $.
Published 20 months ago by MsFancyPantz
Detailed, colorful instructions
I got this book "free" at Michaels for the first class (you purchase the kit and they give you this during the first class). Read more
Published 22 months ago by reader_10
Great Book!
This book has been great for helping me learn how to decorate cakes. It's easy to understand and makes cake decorating fun.
Published on March 31, 2010 by Tammy H. Raymond
great help
This was just what I was looking for! The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 is that it should say that to get full use of this book you need the student kit to go with it, or... Read more
Published on February 27, 2010 by Anije G.
Not as expected
This product was in the DVD section and when I received, it turned out to be a book. This makes it very difficult to show to my 8th grade students to help them understand cake... Read more
Published on December 21, 2009 by Alice Phillips
Cake tools
This item arrived on time if not early. I have not had a chance to use this item but I would order from this seller again.
Published on September 13, 2009 by K. Dobbins
Cake Decorating Course 1
While browsing on Amazon.com, I found the Wilton method of cake decorating books. I ordered the Course 1 book and it inspired me to sign up for classes. Read more
Published on September 1, 2009 by Sue G. Vestal
Don't Waste Your Time
Look for something else... this book was recommended by the website to go along with a cake decorator kit I purchased. I paid $9 for it (plus shipping) and it is not worth it. Read more
Published on August 12, 2009 by M. L. McClaskey
decorating course 1
great starter book for anyone wanting to learn more about how to make their cakes look amazing.
Published on June 28, 2009 by Karas M. Stewart
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