Picture of the Day

image credit: eugeniusD80

Precision is key when working with delicate designs. This picture has inspired me because there is so much detail captured in this scene. If you direct your focus to the building you will notice how symmetrical it is. The many levels shows just how structurally sound the building is. 

Working with and decorating cupcakes can be equally challenging when it comes to design. Having ideas is one thing, but how you execute them is another. You may want to add a chocolate piece to the cupcake, but in order to do that you have to make sure the design of it will hold up.

Now direct your attention in the photograph to the landscape surrounding the beautiful building. In terms of cupcakes the landscape would be equivalent to the various types of icing, fondant, and gum paste. The consistency of your decorating mediums can make or break the overall outcome of your creation. Icing that is too runny will not hold up if, for instance, you wanted to pipe a rose as a topper. Knowing that gum paste is more stable than fondant helps you to pick the medium in which you would use cut-out shapes as designs.

Overall the photograph has inspired me to be that much more precise with decorating cupcakes and also challenges my skill level. It also makes me what to push the limit as to what kind of toppers can be created and decorated. Maybe my next task will include incorporating the silhouette of the building out of molding chocolate. Anyone with suggestions on unique designs and/or flavors for cupcakes is more than welcome to comment below. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks.