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PropTV: How to Perfectly Decorate a Real Cake Using The Cake Compass - Prop Options

PropTV: How to Perfectly Decorate a Real Cake Using The Cake Compass

Is The Cake Compass for real cake too? Yes, it is! The Cake Compass is perfect for decorating both real and faux cake tiers. In this post, find out how to decorate a real cake tier with ease.

— Danny Bradley
Tagged: blog cake compass cake decorating cake decorators PropTV sugarpaste tutorial
Master the Art of Cake Decoration with The Cake Compass - Prop Options

Master the Art of Cake Decoration with The Cake Compass

Introducing The Cake Compass: a revolutionary tool that brings perfection within reach for every baker, whether you’re a seasoned professional or a hobbyist just starting your journey.

— Danny Bradley
Tagged: blog cake compass cake decorating cake decorators tools tutorial
All I want for Christmas: The top must-haves for cake designers - Prop Options

All I want for Christmas: The top must-haves for cake designers

If you find yourself on the receiving end of family and friends wondering what they can gift you this Christmas - look no further! Daisy has curated a very handy wish list, packed with fantastic tried and tested products that we think you will love as much as we do.

— Team Prop Options
Tagged: blog cake decorators cake stands christmas gift guide seasonal
How to Style a Cake Table with Amanda at Sugar Cake School - Prop Options

How to Style a Cake Table with Amanda at Sugar Cake School

With such an important visual role at an event such as a wedding, engagement party or milestone birthday, our artisanally fashioned cakes require some extra va-va-voom in order to summon the required gasps of delight and awe.
— Team Prop Options
Tagged: blog cake decorators cake plinth cake stands cake table styling couples styling guide wedding cakes
‘Fall’ into these gorgeous autumn-inspired designs - Prop Options

‘Fall’ into these gorgeous autumn-inspired designs

In this blog, we focus on autumn-inspired cake designs, showcasing the warmth and elegance of the season. Dried florals and foliage, elegant bows, and subtle gold accents bring out the beauty of autumn in wedding cakes, celebrating the creativity an cosiness of the season.
— Team Prop Options
Tagged: autumn blog cake design foliage inspiration seasonal wedding cakes
PropTrends #12 - Glitter and Gold! - Prop Options

PropTrends #12 - Glitter and Gold!

In this edition, we spotlight all that glitters with our range of stunning metallic stands and separators, showing how adding a touch of metallic glamour can elevate your design and keep you right on trend!

 

— Danny Bradley
Tagged: blog cake separators cake stands gold inspiration metallic trends
How to Use and Style your Clear Tier Cake Separators: A Step-by-Step Guide with PropTV - Prop Options

How to Use and Style your Clear Tier Cake Separators: A Step-by-Step Guide with PropTV

Jen from Cakey Lulu’s, introduces our bestselling, premium acrylic Clear Tiers. A multi-functional product with infinite ways to style, learn how to achieve each of these incredible looks.
— Danny Bradley
Tagged: acrylic blog cake decorators cake separators cake styling clear tiers PropTV tutorial
Are you summer holiday winning? - Prop Options

Are you summer holiday winning?

The summer holidays may be coming to an end, but if like us you think summer could have been smoother, this blog is for you! Join Daisy as she catches up with industry friends and fantastic lifestyle management expert, Rebecca Crayford, who share their insight on how they navigate the summer holidays.
— Team Prop Options
Tagged: blog business cake business interview summer work life balance
Midseason check-in: How to avoid overwhelm with Very Vanilla - Prop Options

Midseason check-in: How to avoid overwhelm with Very Vanilla

Join Daisy from Very Vanilla as she explore ways that we can avoid total overwhelm during these long, busy summer months, staying on top of work as much as possible, whilst carving out much needed downtime amidst the chaos.
— Team Prop Options
Tagged: blog business cake business interview productivity wellbeing
Choosing The Perfect Cake Stand With Flour and Fold - Prop Options

Choosing The Perfect Cake Stand With Flour and Fold

Jess, from Flour and Fold, joins us to talk about how she chooses the perfect cake stand for her designs and offers her 5 top tips for finding your perfect match!
— Team Prop Options
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Create Show-Stopping Cake Centrepieces with Prop Options - Prop Options

Create Show-Stopping Cake Centrepieces with Prop Options

It’s easier than ever to transform your cakes into show-stopping masterpieces with our innovative products and we’re here to help fuel your inspiration and take a look at how you can elevate your next design.
— Danny Bradley
Tagged: blog cake centrepiece cake decorators cake separators cake stands inspiration
What Are Cake Spacers and Separators? - Prop Options

What Are Cake Spacers and Separators?

Cake spacers and separators are essential tools for cake decorators. In this blog, we explore what these tools are and how they can transform your cake creations.

— Danny Bradley
Tagged: blog cake decorators cake separators cake spacers faux tiers guide tools