Learning New Things

Both of the Cake Decorating Groups I attend are now back in full swing and we are ready to learn lots of "new" techniques.

I started off last weekend, learning something I have been eager to try for a long time.

"Brush Embroidery" and "Applique" for Cakes.  

These are Old Techniques that we do not see very often on Modern Cakes - Maybe it is time to bring back this beautiful form of Decoration.

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Yesterday we had visiting Tutor Marianne Bartuccelli from “Tastefully yours cake art” who, very Patiently, encouraged us in the Art of "Water Colour Painting" Direct on your Cake Surface.

Tutor Marianne with Our President Extraordinaire Dot!

None of us had attempted this type of Decoration before but I think, telling us "Don't Worry, No One will take home a Perfect Cake today" spurred some to Prove Her Wrong!

I was pleased with my Cake
with the exception of my lettering.

- Something I clearly need to PRACTICE!

If I were to make this Cake (for Real) I would try the Applique Techniques I learned from the Previous Workshop and bring those Balloons to Life!

Looking forward to Our Next Workshop.