A comprehensive Australian sugarcraft manual covering royal icing, fondant, crimper work, ribbons and tulle fans, moulded flowers (including a dedicated Australian wildflower section), extension work, lace and embroidery, piped flowers and ferns, flooding, Christmas decorations, Easter eggs, marzipan fruits, and recipes — richly illustrated throughout with step-by-step colour photographs, geared toward beginner through experienced decorators.
Details
| Author | Marie Sykes & Patricia Simmons |
| Illustrator | Not Stated |
| Publisher | Child & Henry Publishing Pty Ltd |
| Publication Year | 1981 (found in book) |
| Printed In | Singapore (FEP International Pte Ltd) |
| ISBN | 0 86777 112 7 (found in book) |
Condition
Hardcover with paper sleeve/band. Sleeve shows notable wear — corner and edge creasing, scuffing, and a small tear/chip at the top spine edge. Boards are clean underneath. Interior pages appear clean and bright with no marking noted.