Customer Reviews

Wilton 902-246 Soft-Cover Cake-Decorating Guide, Course 2: Flowers and Borders

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I was just starting out decorating and picked this one up for some new ideas and let me tell you I am glad I did. This is the perfect book for someone who is new to the cake decorating. If you have experience however you will not be that happy w/it. It covers everything from what tips to use, to how to make buttercream frosting, to using royal icing. If you are just starting out, then grab this one!!!!

***Buyer beware***

This book (and the others in the series) sells for under $5 in JoAnne's. Amazon is ripping you off at $10. Know why it's so cheap? It's only about 30 pages, and much of the book is advertising for their products.

OK, it does have some good information and helpful photos, and you can learn how to do some tricky stuff with it, but don't assume the price is right at Amazon.

I have just completed Wilton's Course 1 through the local Michael's store and was preparing for Course 2. The kit includes oval cake pans, so I thought I would save money on the kit since I didn't expect to use those pans again. I was thrilled to find this via Amazon.com and expedited delivery would get it to me before the first day of class and still save money over buying in the store (even with their coupon!). When the package arrived I was like a kid on Christmas morning; couldn't wait to open it up. It was soft (whereas the kit in the store comes in a box). No problem, I thought. After all, it's used and I would just throw the box away. But when I opened it, I found I only received the BOOK - no course materials/tools! I've gone back to the listing and don't find any description of "what's included" (or not included) nor the word "book" in the listing indicating that's all it would be. It's certainly not worth returning, but I'm disappointed....and now I need to find those materials anyway at additional cost! On the positive side, the book is in pristine condition. I just wish the seller had been explicit in the listing.

Great book to have on hand when you need a reminder on how to make certain types of flowers.

I am doing more and more cake/cupcake decorating and these books are fantastic, good price, quick shipping and would definitely buy from them again.

This book is nice. It has recipes for different cakes and icings. It shows you step by step how do the flowers and different borders. I reccommend this book if you like to decorate cakes.

Wilton is an industry leader for a very good reason. The fact is that they are the absolute go to guys for learning anything having to do with baking, decorating, or creating a memorable occasion. There are several books to this series and if you need in person lessons, they are taught at most Michael's and AC Moore stores across the country. If you are lucky enough to live in Chicago, Wilton offers instruction at their wonderful school and the rates are actually quite reasonable for all that is learned. Meanwhile, these books combined with the practice board and a few disposable bags, you can really learn so much. Remember, no one is born knowing how to do this stuff :)

Best wishes to all!!

Liz Calamusa
Custom Cakes and Beyond
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This book is wonderful - very easy to understand and simple instructions. Gives the student numerous ideas for future projects. The seller I bought the book from was also wonderful - the owner left a personal handwritten thank you note in my packaging.

While browsing on Amazon.com, I found the Wilton method of cake decorating books. I ordered the Course II book and it inspired me to sign up for classes. I have found a new hobby.

I love ordering on Amazon.com. It is so easy and the merchandise is in your possession before you have time to wonder where your order is.

This is a great book to follow through with all the lessons taught in course 1. Though I'm not interested in working with fondant, this book still has new techniques for me. I'm looking forward to learning enough to make beautiful cakes for special occasions.