‘My craft is my art’
Established in 1981 by sugarcrafters for cake decorating enthusiasts everywhere…
The British Sugarcraft Guild is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of cake decorating and sugarcraft. Members include hobby cake makers, home bakers, specialist retailers, manufacturers, and renowned sugarcraft professionals.
With the motto “my craft is my art”, the Guild’s aims are to:
Promote and stimulate interest in sugarcraft
Develop talent
Share knowledge
Improve standards
🤷🏻♀️It's officially National Blame Someone Else Day! 🤷🏻♀️![]()
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Let's be honest, we’ve all been there. What’s the absolute worst cake or sugarcraft disaster you have ever had, and - more importantly - who or what did you blame it on?![]()
🛑 Humidity?![]()
🛑 A rogue pet?![]()
🛑 A hungry child?![]()
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We adore this winning Gold and Best in Class cake collaboration by Carol Smith (Cakes By Carol) and Sharon Perrins from Cake International 2018. It sums up the cutest kitchen disaster ever! ![]()
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Confess your funniest kitchen mishaps in the comments below and give us a giggle! 👇![]()
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#SocialSaturday #SaturdaySmiles #CakeDisaster #BakingFails #MyCraftIsMyArt
🍰 We love treating our community, which is why we run members-only prize draws packed with fantastic sugarcraft goodies, tools, and surprises! ![]()
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If you’re already a member, make sure you are making the most of your perks by checking out the latest active giveaways here bsguk.org/memberzone/![]()
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Not a member yet? Join us today to unlock access to these regular draws, private tutorials, and a vibrant network of local branches! Find out more 👉🏻https://bsguk.org![]()
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#FantasticFriday #MyCraftIsMyArt #CakeCommunity
🍪Happy National Frosted Cookie Day! 🍪 ![]()
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🇬🇧 Or, as we call them on this side of the pond, royal iced biscuits! To celebrate, we’ve looked back at some of the mind-blowing, precision piping from last year's Cake International competition. ![]()
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Royal icing is a true staple of classic British sugarcraft, requiring patience, a steady hand, and a lot of practice! Which of these intricate designs takes the biscuit for you? ![]()
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Do you have a great design idea, a biscuit you bake the best? Entries are open for Cake & Bake International 2026 www.cakeinternational.co.uk/competitions/birmingham/![]()
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#WowWednesday #MyCraftIsMyArt #RoyalIcing #Sugarcraft Cake International Bake International
Time for #TuesdayTips! ![]()
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🛠️Behind every flawless sugar flower or perfectly sharp fondant edge is a favourite tool, a clever kitchen hack, or a lot of patience. ![]()
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🤯From Dresden to bone tools and smoothers or even the tool we affectionately call the ‘smiley face one’ (and we don't mean long-suffering cake husbands!), it can be a little overwhelming when you first start out. Our latest ‘Sugarcraft News’ magazine includes 'A Beginner's Guide to Tools' 📖and is available at bsguk.org/product/sugarcraft-news-june-2026/![]()
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But we want to know what’s the one sugarcraft tool or technique you absolutely cannot live without?👇![]()
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#AlwaysLearning #CakeHacks #SugarcraftSkills #MyCraftIsMyArt
👩🍳Happy Monday, bakers! What are you creating this week? 👨🍳![]()
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If you're looking to level up your cake decorating or master sugar flowers, this is your sign to go for it. Looking for skills, inspiration, and a friendly community to help you grow? #JoinUsoinUs!![]()
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Guild members enjoy:![]()
🧁Exclusive tutorials and live online demos![]()
🧁Local branch meetings with expert demonstrators![]()
🧁Quarterly Sugarcraft News magazine delivered to your door![]()
🧁Access to our low-cost public liability insurance scheme for your peace of mind![]()
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Head over to bsguk.org/about/ to explore membership options and join us tod#mondaymotivationa#mycraftismyartM#alwayslearningr#sugarcraftcraft