Series:
Complete Photo Guide
Biographical note:
Autumn Carpenter is a skilled sugar artist, demonstrator, teacher, and author. She is a third generation candy maker and confectionary artist; growing up, she worked closely with her mother on books, product development, and classes. Autumn demonstrates annually at the International Cake Exploration Societé and travels the U.S. teaching her craft. She owns a retail cake and candy supply shop and lives in Fort Wayne, IN. Visit her online at www.autumncarpenter.com, www.cookiedecorating.com, and autumncarpenter.wordpress.com.
Main description:
This richly illustrated how-to book is a comprehensive reference about various techniques for decorating cookies, including buttercream icing, rolled fondant, run sugar, painting, chocolate icing, and egg wash glaze. The clear organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 400 full-color photos. Easy projects provide fun opportunities for trying the techniques, and a gallery of beautifully decorated cookies offers examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby yourself!