The August/September issue is on sale now and it's packed with new and original step-by-step tutorials to expand your skills.

This issue’s cover cake features floral hoops – a big trend in wedding styling at the moment. Add to that copper lettering and macramé decorations and you’ve got yourself enough new techniques to keep you occupied for a whole weekend!

If you’re after some modelling there’s a simple fawn perfect for beginners or yoga figures incorporating basic armatures. There are also a whopping eight sugar flower tutorials for all skill levels, as well as berries, foliage and even pine cones.

Have a go at combining trendy torn textures with cocoa butter painting. Use a stencil to paint a repeating pattern and learn how to paint directly onto chocolate ganache. It’s so easy when you know how!

And finally, find out how household objects and homemade tools can help you achieve a precise and professional finish on an architectural cake creation.

The August/September issue is available from selected Tesco, WHSmith, Barnes & Noble, independent retailers and direct from the publisher. Click here for a sneak peek and to get your copy now.