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Emma O'Hanrahan of Cakes by Emma doesn't just craft stunning cakes; she also produces captivating videos of her creative process. And if her amazing cake designs aren't enough to draw you in, her delightful Irish accent narrating every video might just be the "icing on the cake" to prompt you to take a peek!1. Can you tell us about the moment you first realised you wanted to start your own cake business?I've always wanted to have my own cake… Read more

Stunning doesn't quite capture the sheer artistry that defines Yuanita Gondoerjo's creations at SweetSavory. Yuanita is the creative genius behind SweetSavory's breathtaking cakes, with her husband managing the business side of things. Looks like they make a "sweet" team!1. Can you tell us about the moment you first realised you wanted to start your own cake business?One of my hobbies is baking cakes. Also, I have a skill that not many peopl… Read more

With creativity at the heart of all her endeavours, it's no surprise that Tralisa Thornburn fused her talents into baking, giving rise to Sweet Freedom Bakehouse. Tralisa adeptly perfected her vegan cakes to align with the taste and appearance of traditional favourites, having identified a distinct gap in the market. She also reigns as the queen of lively and vibrant edible image cake toppers!1. Can you tell us about the moment you first rea… Read more

If you’re after superior quality oil-based food colour, look no further! Chocolate Chameleon by Sweet Colour Lab come in 11 core colours*, granting you the potential to produce hundreds of vibrant, beautiful colours. Use them with your candy melts, chocolate, buttercreams, ganache, and chocolate-based drips as well as in modelling chocolate to create the perfect hue. The most brilliant part (apart from the vibrant colours of course) is… Read more

Each small business owner has their own reasons and inspiration for starting their business. For Candice Brown starting her Cakes by Candi B business, it is financial independence and the ability to be her own boss. The realisation that she possessed the skillset and energy to run her own cake business pushed her in the right direction. 1. How did your sweets business or journey begin? I have four young children and I love to create d… Read more

In an ideal world, regular maintenance and sticking within the recommended guidelines as set out in our Edible Insights Manual definitely increases your chances of continued trouble-free printing. However, we also understand that life is busy and things like printer maintenance get pushed aside. If you do experience an issue with your edible printing, chances are it will have something to do with your ink cartridges and can be easily re… Read more

Looking for some clarity (pun intended) around edible inks? Here’s a few things we know. There are two main kinds of edible ink. First, there is the edible ink that is used freehand and can be found in edible ink markers, paints and even used for airbrushing. Second, and our main focus in this article, is the ink used for edible ink printing. This ink is decanted into food safe edible ink cartridges which work just like regular ink cartrid… Read more