Author Archives: Kimberly Chapman

New Classes!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

Announcing two new classes coming this fall! First is another Flexible, Edible Stained Glass class, but I’ll be making some holiday-themed patterns up in the next week or so for that. Stay tuned for photos! Sunday October 14th: 10-5pm $100 … Continue reading →

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The Gummy Crack’d From Side To Side

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

My entry for the 2012 Austin Cake Show was a gummy stained glass piece based on J.W.Waterhouse’s painting of the Lady of Shalott. It was an experimental piece which won great acclaim but, alas, no actual prizes at the show. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sweeted Again! Plus a Peek Into My Cake Cabinet…

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I’m thrilled that one of my cakes has been featured on the Sunday Sweets segment of CakeWrecks! Sunday Sweets: Beatle Mania Mine is the one with the Rattles on it: More pics, including several in-progress, are here. As of this … Continue reading →

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Heather Baird is a GENIUS: Gummy Balls!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

One of my cake club friends, Chris Wingler, just pointed out this post on Sprinklebakes: Dessert “Caviar” Minus the Molecular Gastronomy; Cappuccino Mousse with Coffee Caviar OMG! Did you see that video? You can make gummy drops in oil! I’ve … Continue reading →

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Glow In The Dark Gummy

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

If that title didn’t make you do a double-take, squee, or at least start to twitch, you may need a direct-to-vein nerd transfusion. So here it is: If that doesn’t get your food-nerd heart beating, nothing will! Here it is … Continue reading →

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New Class/Event Listings

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I’ve updated my calendar with several upcoming classes and cake events: Monday, July 23 – Kid Kamp – Ages 4 to 10 Theme still not decided for certain, but there’s a good chance it’ll be using cutter shapes to make … Continue reading →

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Ugly Cake

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

Early on in this blog, I showed you how to make Ugly Cake Balls, based on my Ugly Cake. But apparently I’ve been remiss in showing you all just how ridiculously easy it is to make Ugly Cake itself. So … Continue reading →

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Two Quick Bits of News

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

1) The flexible, edible stained glass class this weekend closes enrollment at noon tomorrow (because I have to pre-make some gummy sheets and let them dry). So sign up fast if you’re interested. 2) I’ve made a new page of … Continue reading →

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New Classes!

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I’ve partnered with a local cake decorating and class shop – Amazing Kakes – to teach my gummy techniques and to do some little-kid-friendly classes. The first two are already listed, so sign up and spread the word! http://theclassroomatamazingkakes.com/Guest_instructorshtml.html Update: … Continue reading →

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I Sssssee You – Gelatin Floral Art Meets Gummy and My Bizarre Brain

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

So there’s this thing they do in Mexico where very talented people cast some gelatin and then use syringes to artfully inject opaque gelatin into it, leading to some lovely designs. Usually they’re flowers, but I’ve also seen some gorgeous … Continue reading →