Craft Focus - Aug/Sep (Issue 68)

Making the cut Patchwork Cutters has introduced a range of polystyrene shapes to use with two of its popular nursery-themed sets. The company’s pram bases are ideal for use with corresponding cake toppers and its Make a Pram set, while styro blocks will help to create a lightweight base for nursery building bricks and dice. The new collection is particularly well-suited to christening and baby shower projects. Patchwork Cutters +44 (0)151 678 5053 patchworkcutters.com Style stakes Culpitt’s new House of Cake mesh stencils can be used to decorate cakes and cupcakes with elegant, contemporary patterns. The product is made from soft, flexible fabric and can be washed and reused. Each stencil is designed to work with fine royal icing to achieve a crisp, clean design. There are three styles available, measuring 150mm x 140mm. Culpitt +44 (0)1670 814 545 culpitt.com On show Taking place from 2 nd -4 th November 2018 at NEC Birmingham, Cake International is celebrating its 25 th anniversary this year. The consumer show is a must for sugarcraft enthusiasts, and will feature the work of some of the UK’s most talented designers. Highlights include a high-stakes competition, cakes inspired by the works of Roald Dahl, a life-sized horse sculpture based on Michael Morpugo’s War Horse and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in cake form. ICHF Events +44 (0)1425 277 988 cakeinternational.co.uk All that glitters New from F&W Media International, The Gilded Cake shows readers how to create metallic effects using a wide variety of techniques. The beautifully illustrated book explores the materials available to modern cake decorators, including gold leaf and edible paint, food-grade sprays, edible glitter and lustre dusts. Author and wedding cake designer Faye Cahill also shares her expertise in the form of 12 step-by-step projects to make. F&W Media International +44 (0)1392 797 680 fwcommunity.com Full bloom To celebrate its 70 th anniversary, FMM Sugarcraft has launched a special edition More Than a Dahlia cutter set. This vibrant daisy-like bloom looks spectacular on wedding and celebration cakes, and the set includes three cutters in sizes up to 10cm. The product can also be used to make waterlilies, chrysanthemums and fantasy flowers. FMM Sugarcraft +44 (0)1442 292 970 fmmsugarcraft.com sugar & spice 84 craft focus