Ever wonder how a tiered cake is made. Its supported with dowels. The piping styles of shell, flower and their repetition on the page reminds me of the time I was learning different type of stitches on a piece of cloth. Its amazing to see how with just the basic shells and some creativity how different effects can be brought about. Interestingly embroidery styles are also used for decorating cakes. Laces you have seen. Eyelets, have you? Smocking??
Making rose buds, translating a 2D projection into a raised 3D calls for more skills than texturing a painting.
Marzipan shaping into fruits is sculpture and painting at work.
The take your breath away skill is 'bridge and extension work and hailspotting'.
