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Design Tips : Inspiration

March 25, 2015 by Rachael Teufel

Our contributor, Rachael Teufel of Intricate Icings Cake Design, is here for the first post in our Design Tips series.  Join Rachael as she shares a new cake while teaching us the basics of great design.  This month’s topic is Inspiration.

Arrow Cake | Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life | by Rachael Teufel for TheCakeBlog.com

Finding the right inspiration and designing an original cake can be tricky.  This is partly why so many designs are simply duplicated rather than reinvented.  Often our clients request design duplications, so cake decorators are not all to blame here, but it is important to encourage clients to put a personal touch on their own design whenever possible.  Over the course of the next few months, I’m going to share some insight on inspiration, design, and creating your own style.  Along the way, you’ll learn all about the principles of art and what it takes to create a stunning showpiece for any event.

Arrow Cake | Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life | by Rachael Teufel for TheCakeBlog.com

Most designs are based on some type of inspiration.  Whether it’s a person, place, an object, or a feeling — inspiration can truly be found anywhere.  It can be simple or complicated.  Typically our clients provide the inspiration.  Attire, invitations, party decor, and flowers are probably the most common sources.  But what if the client gives you free reign or better yet, you are designing for yourself.  Where else can you look for inspiration?  I’m always drawn to fashion, but home decor, architecture, fabric, jewelry, and other styles of art like sculptures, paintings, glass work and paper art provide a wonderful starting point for cake designs.  Take a walk and look around, it’s likely you can find cake potential everywhere you look.  Find something that catches your eye with an interesting pattern or color combination.

Arrow Cake | Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life | by Rachael Teufel for TheCakeBlog.comThe inspiration you choose doesn’t have to be used in its entirety.  A single element of the inspiration can be incorporated into the design, like the color scheme, pattern, or simply the shape.  That’s what’s great about being inspired by something, it helps you think outside the box and bring new ideas to the table!

Arrow Cake | Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life | by Rachael Teufel for TheCakeBlog.com

Arrow Cake | Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life | by Rachael Teufel for TheCakeBlog.com

 

VENDORS & CREDITS
Cake :  Intricate Icings Cake Design
Learn From This Baker : Inspired Design with Rachael Teufel at The Wilton School


 

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March 25, 2015 by Rachael Teufel

Rachael Teufel , CONTRIBUTOR

Rachael Teufel is the owner of Intricate Icings Cake Design. She sees potential for edible art everywhere, so you'll rarely find her without a sketchpad in hand. Read more about Rachael on her bio page.

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Comments

  1. Dolyn Leigh says

    March 25, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    What a beautiful design! I love how you were inspired by your home decor. There truly is inspiration everywhere!

    • Rachael says

      March 26, 2015 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you Dolyn! I see inspiration everywhere! 🙂

  2. Norma Robles says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    Beautiful cake

  3. Linda says

    April 13, 2015 at 10:45 am

    That cake is beyond gorgeous.

  4. Crystal Blagg says

    January 6, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    Someone has asked me to make this cake,how is the fringe made??

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