Notes from the studio

Blog

How I make what I make, and what I have learned getting it wrong. Written for anyone who decorates, and anyone about to order a cake.

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  Painting

  How I Paint on a Cake (Without It Turning Muddy)

  A painter's guide to painting on fondant and buttercream — the surface prep, the alcohol-to-colour ratio, and the four mistakes that make painted cakes look muddy.

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  Planning · draft

  Fondant or Buttercream?

  How each finish looks, how each one tastes, and which suits the cake you are imagining — written for anyone about to order a custom cake.

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  Planning · draft

  Choosing Your Cake Size

  What a serving count actually means once the cake is cut, how to plan for leftovers, and how to decide between one tier and two.