Cake Decorating

Cake Decorating tips?

Could anyone recommend a book or web site that gives details on using a piping bag to decorate a cake? I would like something with lots of step-by-step written instructions as well as photos.

Thanks

Here’s a basic website on gel piping:
http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/misc/PipingGel.htm

Here’s how to use stencils:
http://members.nuvox.net/~zt.proicer/cakepict/stencils.htm

Basics of Decrotative Cakes:
http://www.baking911.com/decorating/101_intro.htm

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