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I am delighted to present the long-awaited follow-up to my last book, Fun & Original Character Cakes (D&C, 2009), and I know you are all going to love it! This book focuses on children’s cakes, with fun and seasonal projects for you to make and enjoy with your family. Within these pages there are lots of new characters for you to model, bringing real magic and colour to your cake creations.

As in all my books, I have kept the techniques very simple with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography for each project. I promise you just can’t go wrong! If you are a complete beginner then this is just what you need to give you the confidence to get started, and if you have more experience I am sure you will find many things to get your creative juices flowing.

At the front of the book you will find lots of information regarding tools and equipment, and also a comprehensive section on modelling. Once you learn to place all the body parts in the right places and in the right proportions you will be flying. Facial expressions will give your characters a great deal of personality, and this is something everyone wants to learn more about. As with everything in life it takes a little practice if you want to progress, but the good thing is that modelling is very therapeutic and relaxing, so no matter what else is going on, once you sit in your own space and apply yourself, you will soon be in touch with your imagination.

Everyone will have their own special favourite among the characters in this book, from the rock-and-rollin’ dragons to the ballet-dancing mice, from the whimsical fairy to the mischievous witch, so lets get started and get those modelling fingers moving.

Until the next time, remember … everything starts with a ball!