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Cakes by Design (Paperback)

by Scott Clark Woolley (Author), Michael G. Farace (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)


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Their specialty cakes have astounded and drawn raves from such clients as Tiffany, Cartier, Bloomingdales, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Vogue, and their wedding cakes have graced the pages of Bride's Little Book of Cakes and Toasts, Bride's, and Martha Stewart's Weddings. Scott Clark Woolley is, quite simply, the master of the stunning-to-behold yet easy-to-learn art of sugar paste flowers, used as both cake decorations and freestanding ornaments.

In their popular classes in New York City, Woolley and Farace taught absolute beginners how to make strikingly realistic flowers in one session, with a technique that is unique and easy to learn. Assembled in this book is fifteen years' worth of know-how, the most complete construction and idea book on sugar paste flowers and ornaments. The book includes step-by-step instructions on how to make dozens of varieties of flowers, detailed information on the tools one needs to get started, delicious cake recipes, and a profusion of inspirational photographs, showing finished cakes and centerpieces that will delight both professionals and at-home cake decorators, inspiring them to achieve both simple and simply spectacular sugar art creations.

About the Author
Scott Clark Woolley teaches New York City's most popular sugar art and cake decorating classes and is the acknowledged master in the field. With Michael G. Farace, he has created cakes and decorative pieces for numerous notable corporate and private clients, including Sotheby's, Phil Donahue, Caroline Kennedy, and many others.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 255 pages
  • Publisher: Overlook TP (January 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1585673331
  • ISBN-13: 978-1585673339
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #489,429 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is my cake decorating Bible!!!, March 22, 1999
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This book has literally changed my life! I bought it when I decided to try my hand at wedding cake decorating and through their detailed descriptions of how to create beautiful gum paste flowers and their delicious cake recipes, I've launched a new career. The (many) photographs are beautiful and the cakes range from the most basic designs to elaborate masterpieces. Anyone who has ever wanted to try their hand at sculpting flowers from sugar needs to buy this book.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sugar Artistry, February 22, 2004
By Andrea Pittsinger (Manhattan Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
Cakes by Design works for me at every level, beginning, intermediate, and advanced. The photographs are stunning and the illustrations helped me through each process. I refer back to the book often for inspiration. I have a collection of sugar art books and Cakes by Design is the one that sparked my passion for this art form! I also bought the DVD which is a great companion to the book! I can't wait for Scott's next creative release. I would recommend this book to sugar art students of all skill levels. This book is an absolutely beautiful guide to works that any of us are capable of.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars superb source book for the true cake, candy artist, October 10, 1998
By festusj@ix.netcom.com (Baton Rouge, LA.) - See all my reviews
There are many books available on baking and decorating cakes, however, this one goes several steps beyond the beginner level and offers challenging and beautiful designs, techniques for the true sugar artist or chef. If I could only purchase one book about cake design, photograpy of cakes and floral gumpaste, this would be my choice. I would also recommend this book for any chef, cake designer or cooking school teacher, as it belongs on their reference shelf ! It is simply excellent,by anyone's standards.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great book
This is an awesome book for sugaar flower lovers!
step by step on how to make the flowers (using the right tools); beautiful and colorful flowers; great recipes; cake ideas... Read more
Published 18 days ago by R. Menezes

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings
I purchased this book hoping for a step by step guide to creating sugar flowers. Well it is and it isn't. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Floyd

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for your Collection
I have been a cake decorator for 40 yrs and I wish this book was out in my starting out lessons. I recommend it for all those who love the art of gum paste.
Published 9 months ago by Karleen C. Wrath

5.0 out of 5 stars Great variety of flowers
I love making gumpaste flowers and this book is among those which has the greatest variety of different flowers. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Djurisic

3.0 out of 5 stars Sugar Flowers
Honestly, I was quite dissapointed with this book. I thought it would give me a more step by step instruction. I have found other books much more useful.
Published 22 months ago by Denise C. Schmidt

5.0 out of 5 stars this is for advanced decorators
This book is quite complete. Some of the chapters deal with fondant, gum paste [recipes included], seasonal gum paste flowers such as Alstroemeria, Anemone, Campanula,Bleeding... Read more
Published 24 months ago by naughty cake fan

4.0 out of 5 stars Novice Cake Decorators Can Do It Too!
I like this book very much because it gives you step by step details and explanations. I have been able to practice making and using royal and fondant icing to decorate my cakes... Read more
Published on August 6, 2005 by Karen Bolles-jones

3.0 out of 5 stars Technique Oriented
I ordered this book and my first impression was one of disappontment. The cakes aren't really all that stunning; however there are lots of step by step instructions on how to... Read more
Published on June 15, 2005 by V. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginners can become experts
Beginners can become experts is the truth with this book. This book should be the first cake decorating book for anyone looking to decorate cakes at home or as a professional... Read more
Published on December 8, 2003 by Steve Himelfarb

5.0 out of 5 stars Cakes by Design
This is the best Gum Paste Art book that I have found! The technics are easy to understand and it gives all the basics from the neccesary tools, to recipes and instruction. Read more
Published on October 14, 2003 by Laura Watson

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