Fondant Frills
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- In-depth Instruction; over 211 mins
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Introduction
7:40
Meet Maggie Austin, and let your imagination run wild as you prepare to create your own fondant frills.
Ombré Coloring
38:46
Learn the secrets of fabulous color as you create your desired hue and add white to subsequent batches for a dazzling ombre effect.
Frilling
33:16
The secret is revealed! Maggie exposes her signature fondant frill techniques (and the process will surprise you!)
Edging the Frills
17:17
Work with wet and dry techniques to add stunning color to the edges of your frills, making your cakes look even more magical.
Making Gum Paste
22:39
Maggie offers tips and tricks on preparing, kneading and adding color to create the ideal gum paste.
Inner Cabbage Rose Petals
36:07
Create the inner petals of a cabbage rose as you learn valuable drying and storage techniques.
Outer Cabbage Rose Petals
14:33
Add the outer petals as you complete the construction of your lovely blooms.
Coloring & Preparing Flowers
18:25
Bring your flower to life with carefully researched and crafted colors, steaming it at the end to set its brilliant hues.
Staging the Cake
21:24
Maggie shares how to avoid event-day disasters and showcase your work of art with display tips, fresh flower techniques and more.
Description
Have you admired Maggie Austin’s sophisticated frill cakes from afar and wondered, “How in the world does she do that?” Well, wonder no more – Maggie reveals her top-secret techniques on Craftsy! In this class, Maggie demonstrates every step involved in creating her signature frill ombré cake topped with sugar paste cabbage roses. Along the way, she shares industry know-how on cake display, artistic advice on color combinations, and her compelling cake story: how she overcame a career-ending injury, pursued a dream and built a thriving cake business.
Maggie Austin
A former classical ballet dancer, Maggie Austin's elegant, couture cake design has been praised worldwide in magazines, blogs and television. Maggie completed the prestigious L'Art de la Pâtisserie program at the French Pastry School with honors. She brought her unique artistic vision to life when she launched Maggie Austin Cake in 2010.
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