Craft Focus - October/November (Issue 75)

77 CAKES How sweet it is Cake inspiration for autumn CAKE INTERNATIONAL Cake International returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 1 st -3 rd November, with highlights including a life-sized depiction of Villanelle, the fictional Russian assassin from TV’s Killing Eve. Turkish cake designer Tuba Geckil will be replicating actress Jodie Comer dressed in an edible version of the pink tulle dress made famous by her character. The show will also feature hundreds of exhibitors offering the latest ideas, demos, supplies and advice. Continuing with the thriller and horror theme, visitors will be able to feast their eyes on an installation influenced by Stephen King’s dark and twisted tales. Drawing inspiration from It, The Green Mile and other stories, some of the scariest characters of all time will be recreated in cake form. There’s also a life-sized interpretation of Iroak the Armoured Bear, star of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy, produced by 2017 Cake Artist of the Year Emma Jayne. The show will feature a Pudsey party in aid of Children in Need, with cakes from more than 100 contributors including Paul Bradford, Molly Robbins and Ben Cullen. New for 2019, there will also be a display showcasing the colours, traditions and vibrancy of Indian culture, with works by Tina Scott Parashar and Elza Baldzhisyka on display. With competitors flying in from across the world, this year’s competition entries are expected to exceed 2,000. There will also be specialist workshops and theatre events to inspire would-be bakers. Find out more at cakeinternational.co.uk SEARCH PRESS Search Press has two baking titles out this autumn. Ideal for new starters, Cake Decorating for Beginners (£12.99) combines nuggets of advice and popular projects from across the Modern Cake Decorator series. The compendium features contributions from Christine Finn, Sandra Monger and Stephanie Weightman, who pool their knowledge to help with stencilling, cutters, piping and painting. Star bakers will also enjoy Hardie Grant’s fun guide, Baking with Kim-Joy (RRP £18). The former Great British Bake Off finalist shares everything from basic mixes and doughs to frosting and decorating techniques. The book features instructions for 40 imaginative designs, including iced biscuit creatures, occasion cakes, character macarons, ornate breads and showstopping traybakes. +44 (0)1892 510 850 searchpress.com Maive Ferrando 30 polymer clay miniatures miniature CAKE creations MiniCakeCover.indd 11 10/04/2019 16:53 HUNKYDORY CRAFTS Hunkydory’s Little Books are ideal for papercrafters looking to create quick and easy cards. The Little Book of Cakes & Bakes can be used for a wide variety of occasions and features of six of each image, making it suitable for decoupage or toppers. Up to 144 designs are possible. +44 (0)1772 272 577 hunkydorycrafts.co.uk GMC GROUP Made from polymer clay, the delectable cake models featured in this new title from GMC are perfect for baking enthusiasts. Maive Ferrando’s Miniature Cake Creations (£14.99) features 30 scrumptious projects including a Victoria sponge, cupcake earrings, apple pie and ice-cream cone necklace. Step-by-step instructions, techniques and easy-to-follow photographs are included. +44 (0)1273 402 873 thegmcgroup.com