Buttercream Botanicals for Beginners

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Essential Supplies

When it comes to essential supplies for decorating cakes with buttercream botanicals, there’s no need to spend excessively on a collection of high-end equipment and materials. Don’t be fooled by gimmicky items with fancy packaging or extra-large decorating kits that claim to contain lots of tools. Whenever possible, I offer inexpensive alternatives for items that can easily be substituted with items you may have on hand. For items that may require more of an investment, I’ve provided a short, reliable list of online resources (see here). Be sure to check out your local cake and candy supply stores for items as well.

Piping Bags

A good piping bag (also known as a pastry bag) should be sturdy enough to hold the ...