Stretch Your Style: Designs for Any Client

Tracey Rothwell

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Cute Cake

35:17

Meet your instructor, acclaimed cake decorator Tracey Rothwell, as she previews the four diverse styles of cakes you'll create in this class. Then dive in! Get step-by-step instruction on rolling and shaping fondant into charming teddy bear cake toppers. You'll also see how to complete the look with an elegant monogram and contemporary flower wreath.

Steampunk Cake

31:23

Add a fantastical steampunk theme to any cake with Tracey's easy-to-learn techniques. Discover how to make striking industrial-inspired textures and patterns with fondant and edible, metallic-colored paint. Enhance your design even more by creating Victorian-era clothing for both teddy bear cake toppers.

Finishing the Steampunk Cake

21:49

Put the finishing touches on the steampunk cake you started in Lesson 2. Follow along as Tracey makes an elaborate, three-dimensional fondant clock. Then, see how to embellish this eye-catching centerpiece using molds to create multi-sized gears, angel wings and a string of pearls.

Romantic Vintage Cake

25:12

Tap into your sweet side with Tracey's romantic vintage cake. Watch and learn Tracey's simple techniques for making strings of elegant pearls and delicate strips of lace. You'll also see how to create an ornate gold frame -- and a lovely set of his and her silhouettes.

Finishing the Romantic Cake

29:46

Top off the design of your romantic vintage cake with two picturesque embellishments. Tracey shares her innovative technique of molding a dainty teacup out of fondant. In addition, you'll discover Tracey's tips and tricks for assembling a delicate flower out of wafer paper.

The Gothic Cake

14:03

Want to transform a romantic-themed cake into a gothic-inspired one? Tracey breaks down the process into easy-to-manage steps. Discover how to make black lace, skeleton buttons and simple ribbon roses. Plus, watch how Tracey creates dripping slime with piped frosting.

Finishing the Gothic Cake

28:02

Add the final spine-tingling elements to your gothic cake. See how to make a skeleton couple framed by hand-sculpted fondant bones. Then, paint a spider cameo onto a chipped teacup. Finish the design by creating a deep red flower with a spooky surprise.

7 Lessons

3 hrs 6 mins

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Easily create looks your clients love using Tracey Rothwell’s adaptable design process and flexible cake embellishments. Learn how through four amazing, accessible projects. Start with an adorable design featuring charming teddy bear toppers, an elegant monogram and a vibrant floral wreath. Next, capture the gorgeous grit of steampunk styling with teddy bear toppers dressed in Victorian garb, industrial-inspired textures and an elaborate-looking 3-D clock. Then, decorate a romantic vintage design featuring delicate strips of lace, impressive his and her silhouettes, a dainty teacup topper and more. Plus, bring a darkly delightful design to life with black lace, a striking skeleton centerpiece, a chipped teacup topper with a spider cameo and a deep red wafer-paper flower.

Tracey Rothwell

Tracey Rothwell is the owner of two cake businesses: Little Cherry Cake Company, where clients find cute and elegant designs, and Black Cherry Cake Company, featuring her geeky, horror and off-beat designs. Her cakes have been featured on TV as well as venues such as Cake Masters, Cake Central, Wedding Cakes and more. Tracey also has a passion for teaching she loves helping her students bring extraordinary projects to life!

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