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7 Steps to Improve Cake Photography for Bakers and Cake Decorators

7 Steps to Improve Cake Photography for Bakers and Cake Decorators

As a baker or cake decorator, you know how much heart and soul goes into creating each cake. But how do you make sure your creations look just as amazing in photos as they do in person? In this blog post, Amanda shares 7 simple and effective steps to help you improve your cake photos.

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PropTV: How to Cover a Dummy Cake Using the Cake Compass - Prop Options

PropTV: How to Cover a Dummy Cake Using the Cake Compass

The lightweight nature of dummy tiers makes them tricky to work with, as they tend to shift around during decoration. Enter the Prop Options Cake Compass! In this tutorial, find out how to cover a dummy cake with sugar paste with ease and stability using the Cake Compass.

— Danny Bradley
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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
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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
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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
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PropTV: How to Create a Floating Tier Cake - Prop Options

PropTV: How to Create a Floating Tier Cake

In this step by step guide, we showcase the original Side Bar floating tier and join Cakey Lulu's who demonstrates how to use the Side Bar to create a stunning floating tier effect on your cakes.
— Danny Bradley
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Rustic Wedding Cakes - How To Make & Decorate - Prop Options

Rustic Wedding Cakes - How To Make & Decorate

Cakes are arguably one of the most essential and remembered parts of any celebration. Whether it's a birthday, baby shower, or a wedding, a cake's decoration usually takes centre stage...
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