<p> <b><i>A thorough guide to making a menagerie of charming fondant creatures.</i></b> </p><p> Fondant-decorated cakes are an important part of today's celebrations and now more than ever, bakers are choosing to make specialty cakes at home. </p><p> <b><i>100 Fondant Animal Cake Toppers</i></b> is a practical guide to making charming fondant toppers for any occasion. Straightforward instruction and hundreds of step-by-step photographs make it easy for both expert and beginner bakers. </p><p> The introduction explains all of the essential techniques and describes the materials used, along with recipes for all of the cakes, fillings, frostings and fondants used in the book. </p><p> The 50 projects are presented with these features for easy reference: </p><ul> <li>Boxes show materials used, tools needed and colors used. </li> <li>Concise text explains step by step how to make the topper by shaping and assembling the parts. </li> <li>Each animal is presented in an "exploded" view showing the individual components and how they fit together. </li> <li>Helpful features include tips for extra decoration, close-up photographs to show detail work and a photograph of the final creation. </li> </ul></p><p> <b><i>100 Fondant Animal Cake Toppers</i></b> features whimsical decorations for every kind of celebration, including a panda bear munching on bamboo, cuddly teddy bears, a mouse with a piece of cheese, a fluffy lamb, a freckled turtle and colorful clownfish. </p><p> <b><i>100 Fondant Animal Cake Toppers</i></b> is an essential, easy-to-use guide to creating delightful decorations that will never fail to impress. </p>