Lesley Herbert's 'Complete Book of Sugar Flowers' explains and illustrates the methods of making sugar flowers in more depth than has ever been attempted before. This book concentrates on the techniques involved in creating and arranging thirty types of flowers and foliage. In addition, there are fourteen arrangements, each displayed on a finished cake. For the complete beginner, the first steps in making and handling flower paste are shown in the opening chapter, along with photographs of how to use the essential equipment, colours, glazes and finishes.
Even if you are already confident in many aspects of sugar flower work, you will be sure to discover new types of blooms or fascinating methods to enhance your skills. The final chapter of arrangements and cakes provides the ultimate goal for every beginner and an unmatched source of inspiration for those who carry out their sugarcraft with confidence.