Guided Course: Sculpt Lifelike Buttercream Flowers with a Palette Knife
A guided course by Butter Blossoms (KWUN) , Cake Artist
Joined September 2022
Create lifelike buttercream flowers using a palette knife, mastering sculptural painting, petal shaping, and natural color blending
Joined September 2022
Discover the art of crafting lifelike flowers using buttercream and a palette knife. Begin by mastering the essentials of creating smooth buttercream and applying a flawless cake frosting. Delve into the world of sculptural painting techniques as they apply to cake design, allowing you to understand the nuances of form and texture. Through step-by-step guidance, learn to shape petals and leaves with precision and elegance, creating a diverse range of floral designs from simple blossoms to intricate wild roses and full roses.
Explore the artistry of color blending to achieve natural, soft tones that bring your buttercream flowers to life. Develop your skills in creating seamless transitions and gradients, enhancing the realism of your floral creations. By the end, you'll have a refined collection of buttercream flowers ready to adorn your cakes with texture and dimension. Embrace the beauty of ephemeral art and express your creativity with unique floral compositions that capture attention and delight the senses.
What will you learn in this online course?
8 lessons & 7 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (1)
- 19 students
- 8 lessons (1h 22m)
- 7 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create lifelike buttercream flowers using a palette knife, mastering petal and leaf formation, blending natural colors, and designing a variety of floral shapes. Finish with a stunning collection of buttercream flowers ready to adorn your cake masterpieces.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring cake decorators, baking enthusiasts, and creative individuals eager to explore buttercream's artistic potential will find this course beneficial. It suits those who want to master floral designs using a palette knife, focusing on texture, color blending, and detail.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required, but basic cake decorating skills and a love for creativity help. Gather a palette knife, buttercream, and a frosted cake as your canvas. Food coloring, mixing bowls, and a spatula complete the essentials.
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Butter Blossoms (KWUN)
A guided course by Butter Blossoms (KWUN)
Tanaporn Vilailaks, known as Kwun, started her career in cake artistry in her native Thailand. Her brand, Butter & Blossoms, is a well-recognized name among cake enthusiasts on social media. She started her career with a degree in Architecture, majoring in Industrial Design, from KMITL. After a brief stint as a graphic designer, she discovered her passion for pâtisserie, prompting her to open her own shop, Modern Cake, in 2005. Kwun pursued a Pâtisserie Diploma from Le Cordon Bleu in 2008. From then, she began offering custom cakes for special occasions and supplying to various coffee shops in Bangkok under her café, Modern Cake.
Kwun's specialty lies in flower sculpture painting using buttercream and chocolate cream, a signature technique she self-taught and perfected since 2017. Her unique style has garnered international attention, leading her to conduct workshops in over 15 countries around the world. She officially launched her artwork on Instagram and Facebook under "Butter & Blossoms" in 2015, initially showcasing her piping flower techniques. As her follower base grew, she began posting short clips of her work process, particularly her palette knife art, which gained immense interest. Since then, she has been teaching private and online classes, gradually turning her passion into a successful career. In 2018, she established her own teaching studio in Bangkok, called the Butter & Blossoms studio, further solidifying her reputation as a revered cake decorator.
Content
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Make lifelike flowers with buttercream and spatula
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Podcast: The Ephemeral Art of Buttercream Flowers
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Buttercream and How to Frost a Cake
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How to Make Petals and Leaves
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How to Mix Colors to Get a Natural Look
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Easy Flowers 1
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Easy Flowers 2
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Pansy and Wild Rose
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Rose
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Final project
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Make lifelike flowers with buttercream and spatula
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I got blown away by the class and knowledge of the instructor. I always wanted to learn how to decorate a cake and this class just moved my inability to do anything to wow I can do it. Thank you very much for such a great class. Straight to the point.