Vicky Teather's art of sugar modelling

Tuesday, May 11 2021

Vicky Teather, owner of The Yellow Bee Cake Company, is an award-winning cake artist. After completing a BA (Hons) degree in Video Game Design, Vicky discovered the world of cake in 2011 and swapped computer graphics for sugar artistry.

Check out the April/May 2019 issue and create cute expressions and positions with these cartoon-style animals, great for kids and adults alike!
Check out the April/May 2019 issue and create cute expressions and positions with these cartoon-style animals, great for kids and adults alike!
These characters are perfect for the yogi in your life. Not only are they fun but they also teach you how to make simple armatures to give your models more lifelike poses
These characters are perfect for the yogi in your life. Not only are they fun but they also teach you how to make simple armatures to give your models more lifelike poses

In 2012, Vicky entered the prestigious cake decorating competition at the Squires Kitchen Exhibition and came second with her cupcake entry. Her awards include Cupcake Artist of the Year 2016 and Best Magazine Cover 2017 at the Cake Masters awards, first place for her cupcake designs and miniature work at the Squires Kitchen Exhibitions in 2013, 2014 and 2016 and multiple awards at Cake International, Piece of Cake and The Cake and Bake Show.

This little elephant celebration cake from the April/May 2019 issue is just the thing for early birthdays and christenings. Not only is it cute, but it
This little elephant celebration cake from the April/May 2019 issue is just the thing for early birthdays and christenings. Not only is it cute, but it's quick easy to recreate!
Have a kraken time making this fin sculpted pirate ship cake, perfect for a little buccaneer
Have a kraken time making this fin sculpted pirate ship cake, perfect for a little buccaneer's birthday party. LEarn how to make it in the January/February 2021 issue

Since 2016, Vicky has been a regular contributor to Cakes & Sugarcraft magazine. She spends the majority of her time creating tutorials and teaching sugarcraft classes at her home in Basingstoke.

This cake in the February/March 2020 issue would be a great party cake for little ones with oodles of imagination or for a sleepover party
This cake in the February/March 2020 issue would be a great party cake for little ones with oodles of imagination or for a sleepover party
Grab a copy of the May/June 2021 issue and have a go at making this roller coaster celebration cake. Featuring a combination of simple shapes and modelling techniques, you
Grab a copy of the May/June 2021 issue and have a go at making this roller coaster celebration cake. Featuring a combination of simple shapes and modelling techniques, you'll be able to make a cute couple and set the scene in no time

You can also grab a copy of Vicky's very first book, perfect for keen cake makers or beginner bakers. In her book, Making Sugar Models, Vicky will teach you how to make over 50 imaginative and adorable characters, from a forest fairy and Christmas elves to friendly dinosaurs and a band of party puppies. Each tutorial includes easy-to-follow instructions and helpful step-by-step photographs so you can be confident you’re on the right track from start to finish.

Create your own stunning sugar animals and figures with Vicky
Create your own stunning sugar animals and figures with Vicky's first book, featuring step-by-step tutorials for 50 cake and cupcake characters
Impress your guests over Christmas with a fun, festive scene. This project from the December/January 2018-19 issue is great for practising expressive faces and learning how to create movement
Impress your guests over Christmas with a fun, festive scene. This project from the December/January 2018-19 issue is great for practising expressive faces and learning how to create movement

Once you’ve made your models, follow the steps to make a complementary cake or mix-and-match them to create your own custom designs. The breakdown of essential recipes, tools and techniques at the beginning of the book contains everything you need to get started. There’s an explanation of the different types of sugarpaste, a handy colour chart and a guide to the basic shapes you’ll be using to build your characters. Once you’ve got the basic techniques down, Vicky encourages you to use your newfound skills to create your own custom figurines because whatever the occasion, there’s nothing more personal than a handmade sugar model.

More Information

Contact Cakes & Sugarcraft if you are interested in receiving any of Vicky's previously published sugar modelling tutorials: enquiries@cakesandsugarcraft.com

Facebook: @YellowBeeSugarArt

Instagram: @hello_yellowbee

These cute baby animals are all made using simple shapes and similar techniques, so once you have mastered one, you can make them all!
These cute baby animals are all made using simple shapes and similar techniques, so once you have mastered one, you can make them all!
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