Sensational Sugar Fairies

Next month sees the publication of Frances' long awaited new Fairy Book: Sensational Sugar Fairies which will be available from her online shop HERE.

In this new book she begins by revealing the tools and readily available materials she uses and goes on to show techniques such as modelling and all the basic shapes required, sculpting with tools dusting or painting to add colour and texturing with royal icing.

There are the ten step by step projects showing how to make beautiful fairies in fairyland scenes. Some are funny or whimsical such as Buxom Fairy and Fairy's Bathtime, others have a fashionable twist like Steampunk Fairy and  Gothic Fairy; some create a world of folklore such as the Flower Fairy's Baby and My Friend The Bird, and others are perfect for special occasions: Be My Wife, Ice Fairy and again, Flower Fairy's Baby. Many like Peacock Fairy are stunningly beautiful. 

Frances is building on the success of her best-selling Twenty to Make: Sugar Fairies and her original book Modelling Fairies In Sugar with these more developed designs, including wonderful scenes for the fairies to star in.

Find us at the NEC in Birmingham in November, but if you can't wait until then click on the link above and order your signed copies now.

Don't forget, Frankie is also available for workshops and will demonstrate how to make these wonderful models in classes in your own area. Why not contact her today at frances.mcnaughton@gmail.com

Cake And Bake Show Earl's Court 13 - 15 September

Endorsement from Eddie Spence MBE...

The Cake and Bake show is on again this week at Earl's Court. Why not come along and say hello....you could also pre-order Frances' new book 'Sensational Sugar Fairies'.....

Scotland in September

Having had a three week trip to Australia and then an August of rest and regrouping, working on stock, ideas and planning for the remainder of this year and next; we began the late season with a jolly jaunt north of the Border to meet up with the talented Paul Bradford and David Brice his business partner at their light, airy and superbly situated studio in Kenmore on Loch Tay.

Paul has been in the cake decorating business since 2001 and has designed cakes for the Bee Gees, famous footballers and Monacan Royalty. Recently the business has expanded into online tutorials and now boasts a customer base in the tens of thousands from all over the world.  Several TV appearances have ensured his continuing success and popularity and we were to spend five days or so filming some of Frances' work for future online programs which will be available shortly. 

Both Paul and David are consummate professionals and yet Frankie and I felt instantly at ease in their company. In fact Paul and Frances had so much to talk about and so many ideas to share that we almost had to guide them to the table for lunch and dinner and even on our long, wonderfully scenic and weather blessed walks they would still be head to head discussing technology, sugar, Sugarcraft, books and teaching methods along the way intermittently stopping to take in the breathtaking scenery that surrounds Paul and Davids' studio.

The Magical View from the Studio

Yet in between the filming and the photography we did have time for some wonderful food, long languorous but invigorating walks with the dogs Ben and Leo, a little bit of fishing (Mike) and an occasional glass of wine. If you ever get the chance to visit Paul and David we sincerely recommend you take the chance; Paul's new book is now available and the ongoing Internet tutorials are available for all levels of ability - check out their superb website HERE