Learn over 150 cake decorating techniques with this bestseller from the renowned sugarcraft expert! This is the ultimate guide to contemporary cake design-you'll learn how to make decorated cakes, starting with basic sugarcraft tools, baking recipes, and ingredients, and finishing with advanced modeling techniques, including royal icing stenciling, brush embroidery, buttercream piping, using sugar cutters and molds, making cake jewelry, and so much more! Get creative with simple, step-by-step instructions for more than eighty celebration cake, mini-cake, cupcake, and cookie designs. Essential tips and advice are included for all skill levels, from complete beginners to the most confident of cake decorators-and you can even learn how to make Lindy Smith's signature "wonky cakes."