Working with a piping bag can be can be a bit tricky if you are unfamiliar with it. With that in mind, this class was designed to introduce you to simple techniques for filling a bag as well as variegating colors inside the bag. Along with that is advice on pressure, speed and angles in which to pipe with. Other lessons include using a flower nail and/or parchment paper to move flat and dimensional flowers. This Intro to Piping class is important to familiarize yourself with in order to get comfortable with the art of piping flowers.
Course curriculum
In this course you will learn:
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1
Welcome!
- Welcome!
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Intro to Piping
- Intro to Piping
- Piping Bag Assembly
- Working with a Piping Bag
- Variegated Bag Assembly
- Pressure and Speed
- Tip Angles
- Flower Nail
- Parchment Paper
- Moving Flat Flowers
- Moving Dimensional Flowers
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3
Next Steps
- Congrats! Additional Resources and Discount Code
FAQ
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Who is this course for?
Anyone and everyone of all skill levels! If you are a beginner who has never picked up a piping bag, this course will guide you through all the fundamentals of properly handling and filling this tool so that it can help you pipe beautiful flowers. If you are already familiar with a piping bag but haven't been able to control the right speed, pressure or angle of piping, this class will help resolve those issues. There is literally something for everyone to learn!
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I need more hands-on help. Are there in-person workshops?
Yes! Cake decorating is a very hands-on skill so getting interactive instruction with personal attention is the most effective way to learn. Liz can host a private classes to accommodate your personal cake goals. Group classes are also held throughout the year in various cities. Check out the current list of in-person workshops available at www.eatcakebemerry.com/classes.
Meet Your Instructor
Liz Shim of Eat Cake Be Merry
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Liz Shim
Liz is a professionally trained pastry chef, cake designer, instructor and content creator. After a decade of creating custom cakes she now focuses on sharing design inspiration and cake instruction in a simple, modern and approachable style.
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