Cake Decorating Product Reviews

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This is a wonderful set for any baker. Easy to use with beautiful color choices.

Wow now these are intense color. One tiny drop and it's very vibrant! I had to use a toothpick on some things since I was coloring a small amount and it would have been way too dark.

A bit pricey, but a little goes a long way. And the colors provided can be combined to make any color your little heart desires. Cool if you're into cake decorating.

This is so much better than food coloring. It only takes a very small amount to ad color to icing, cake batter, and cookie dough. Some colors (especially red and black)when you are trying to get the deep rich color may leave a little after taste. Try adding some alcohol based extracts (alcohol based extracts will not thin your icing like some artificial products will). When trying to get the true black color, try starting with chocolate icing then ad the black color. It requires less coloring thus less after taste. These are the only 2 colors that I had a problem with after taste. This product is great and I will continue to reorder this product.

These icing colors are the best for creating the most vibrant colors. There is a good variety of colors in this kit, giving you endless combination options. The only downfall is that the actual size of each color is small. That said, however, a little color goes a long way. It only takes a small amount to create bright colors, so I have plenty leftover for the next time. Recommended!

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I would've been better off buying the decorating comb or triangle for MUCH MUCH less (one or two dollars). The pieces of this product fall out and don't fit well in the holder. I was so disappointed. I had wanted this product for a long time. Now I wish I hadn't wasted my money.

Lots of fun and pretty easy to use. The choice of patterns is endless. Great project to do with the kids.

I use this a few times to create different pattern and absolutely love the end results. It makes my cake looks professional and beautiful with the finishing touch. I don't like icing on my cake. I use plenty of fresh cream, cream cheese frosting or buttercream and they all work great and taste great on the cake. With these tools, the pattern is limitless and so far I haven't use the same pattern twice. I even mix and match different color pieces and it still looks great, it doesn't really need to be in the same pattern all the way. It is really fun using this and make sure the piece is snap in place and you are good to go. I found it easier to put this set in a clear plastic box so you will not lose the pieces. Cake decorating is getting more fun now.

This a great way to make an ordinary cake extraordinary! It does take some getting use to, and you do have to use a little extra icing, but the end result is well worth it. Also clean up is easy- I just disassembled, and placed it in the dishwasher.

I recently started taking the Wilton cake-decorating classes at my local craft stores. My instructor said she had never used this product. I ordered it and tried it. It is the niftiest little gadget. Be sure to read the instructions. The icing needs to be at least ½ inch think where you use this and it takes a little practice to master using it, but the results are worth it. I have used it both on the sides of my cakes and on top as background texture. I got more complements using this then when I just iced and decorated the cakes. If you are into or getting into cake decorating, defiantly get this. You will not regret it!

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This was just what I was looking for! The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 is that it should say that to get full use of this book you need the student kit to go with it, or better yet just take the class. But even so it has very clear instructions and you can find the things you need to do every thing it teaches at your near by craft store (as long as they have a cake department) I had all the stuff already (a gift from my husband) I just need the book to show me what to do with it.

This product was in the DVD section and when I received, it turned out to be a book. This makes it very difficult to show to my 8th grade students to help them understand cake decorating. I did not return it because it would have cost as much to ship it back as it cost.

This item arrived on time if not early. I have not had a chance to use this item but I would order from this seller again.

While browsing on Amazon.com, I found the Wilton method of cake decorating books. I ordered the Course 1 book and it inspired me to sign up for classes. I have found a new hobby. I love ordering on Amazon.com. It is so easy and the merchandise is in your possession before you have time to wonder where your order is.

Look for something else... this book was recommended by the website to go along with a cake decorator kit I purchased. I paid $9 for it (plus shipping) and it is not worth it. It is a very thin booklet that maybe should have cost $3.99. I bought this for a gift, and feel too chintzy to actually give it.

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1 star is far too good..it deserves nothing.I will never buy wilton food products on line. I received my order that its expiration date has expired.

I received my order that its expiration date has expired. This item is a food item and if the expiration date has expired, it should NOT be sent to the customers. It would cost me just as much to return the item than what I had initially paid for - the item and the shipping charges. Food products that has an expiration date should be checked properly before sending out to customers. I find this a "ripped off".

The product was just as described. We have no shops in our area that sell items like this. Postage was a little high. Was impressed by the biodegradible packing 'peanuts'.

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Found for a teenager who is interested in cake decorating. A little more basic than what was expected but a good source for how tos.

This "book" is more like a brochure.. or one of those checkout cookbooks. It does have some basic tips in it but I surely wouldn't pay more than $5 for it!!

My daughters 14th birthday was comming up and with the trend she was wanting cake decorating supplies. This is a great book for them to help them learn and work with. The bad part is, is that I also purchased the 50 peice Wilton Cake Set for her as well and well it also came with the book. So I did end up with an extra book, but at the price it wasI was not to concerned

This was included in a Wilton decorating kit I bought from Michaels priced at around $32.00. I was dissapointed that the book was so small. I am suspicious about the 5 star reviews... I bought the 53 piece Cake Decorating set which included this "book". First of all the book is 40 pages. I will give it credit that it DOES have decent instruction on trimming and icing a layer cake, as well as good instruction on using piping bags. Where it starts to fizzle is in the actual using of the tips and creating designs, flowers etc. ALSO it comes with disposable bags, and touts in the booklet that all students beginner to advanced use these disposable bags, but in the instructions it shows someone using a real professional bag. I note this because their technique for filling the bag with icing is MUCH MUCH more difficult in using the disposable bags (in fact, I have vowed to buy only real professional bags from now on)! There are literally 7 1/2 (TINY) pages of decorating instruction. Weak. very weak. There is a recipe for royal icing... but I wouldn't recommend you use it. I did... and it was not good. Anyway... the book is.. not a total waste of money, but I personally wouldn't be happy paying more than $4.00 total cost with shipping for it.

Easy to understand, great tips. Learned alot and looking forward to creating the wonderful creations they show on the book.

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This book helped quite a bit in my cake decorating class- to the point where I probably could have learned all I needed from the book and skipped paying the $500 for the class. I even got a job as a cake decorator, so this book has definitely improved my skill to the point where I can make money off of what was once a hobby. This book is good to show you basic skills- there are flowers, basic borders, and basic fondant instructions. It's good for starting out, and getting a feel for cake decorating before trying more advanced cakes such as tiered or completely fondant cakes. Note: You'll need THICK frosting for the flowers in this book. Follow the Wilton recipe, and you should be fine. There are also some very good ideas for cakes in this book. Not only the cake on the front cover, I showed an idea to a woman getting married from inside the book and she wanted it for her wedding (yes, that good.) I would highly recommend getting this book if you want a good overall idea of how to start decorating cakes. But remember- always make sure your cakes are level, and ALWAYS get a good smoother comb. The book may say to use a spatula, but... it's so much easier to use a smoother.

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I love Wilton's Cake Decorating Yearbooks. They are always full of new ideas for cake decorating fun. You'll enjoy this as much as I have!

The designs this year are mostly fondant, which is fine some of the time, but they seem to be pushing it hard in this yearbook. Of course the point of the book is to promote their products. But it was more obvious this time, than in past years. Most of the birthday cakes are for children, with not much in the way of ideas for adults. It just left me kind of cold, with very little desire to make any of the cakes.