This week we began the third section of the course, focused on piping skills. In our first lesson we concentrated on royal icing and explored many of the decorative elements that can be created with it.
I’ve decorated numerous cakes with piping work before, but until now I’ve only used a handful of techniques. Piping offers a vast range of possibilities, and there’s much more for me to learn and master.
During the class I practiced with several piping tips—round, star-shaped, and others. Overall it went well, though some techniques remain challenging and require more practice. The atmosphere was calm and focused, and everyone concentrated on improving their skills.
Next week we’ll move on to color flow and create shapes using sugar techniques. I’m excited to try these new methods and see how they expand my decorating options.