In order to pipe buttercream flowers, there are a few tools you will want to familiarize yourself with first. With that in mind, this lesson was designed to introduce you to all the unique tips, piping bags, color gels, etc. that are required for piping flowers. This class is meant to get you comfortable with the basic functions of each tool and you can use it as a sort of a checklist of what to get in order to start creating beautiful buttercream flower cakes.
Course curriculum
In this course you will learn:
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Welcome!
- Welcome!
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Tools
- Tools
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Next Steps
- Congrats! Additional Resources and Discount Code
FAQ
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Are there a lot of piping tips I need in order to pipe buttercream flowers?
Surprisingly not many! Most piping tips that are extremely versatile and can be used to create numerous flowers. There are only 17 tips required to make the 49 varieties of flowers taught in these courses.
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Where can I get all the special tools used in this course?
Specialty tools may be hard to find so we made it easy for you! You can purchase a buttercream flower tool kit that includes all the tips/nozzles necessary to create every flower in this class. It also includes other essentials tools such as flower lifter scissors, flower nail, wooden nail block and plastic couplers. Other items outside this kit such as spatulas and piping bags can easily be found at your local kitchen or craft store.
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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