The Sugar Smith

The Sugar Smith Cake Decorating Supplies Perth Online Store Est. 1998. Over 1k Items on the web & still growing.

We also offer 3D printing, Toppers on rice paper, Heaps of bargains to be found all in stock and shipped from Perth WA head over to www.sugarsmith.com.au

Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend! A bit of sparkle goes a long way — especially when you’re getting back into deco...
02/06/2026

Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend! A bit of sparkle goes a long way — especially when you’re getting back into decorating. Whether you’re piping swirls, adding colour, or dusting a little magic on top, every small touch makes a big difference.
What’s the first cake you’re working on this week? Would love to see what you are creating!

Beginner tip of the day 💗 If your buttercream is looking a little rough, try this: warm your scraper under hot water, w...
20/05/2026

Beginner tip of the day 💗

If your buttercream is looking a little rough, try this: warm your scraper under hot water, wipe it dry, then glide it around your cake.
The gentle warmth melts tiny ridges instantly and gives you that smooth, dreamy finish.
Little tricks like this make decorating feel so much easier — you’ve got this.

Beginner Tip: How to Pipe Perfect Shell Borders If you’ve ever wanted that classic, pretty border you see on vintage cak...
04/05/2026

Beginner Tip: How to Pipe Perfect Shell Borders

If you’ve ever wanted that classic, pretty border you see on vintage cakes, shell piping is the perfect place to start. It’s one of the easiest techniques to learn — and once you get the pressure‑and‑release motion right, it becomes so relaxing.

Here’s the simple method:

1. Hold your piping bag at a 45° angle
This gives the shell its little “tail”.

2. Squeeze → pull forward → stop
That’s the whole technique!
Squeeze to create the base, gently pull forward, then stop squeezing before lifting away.

3. Overlap each shell
Pipe the next shell so it sits neatly over the tail of the last one. This hides any imperfections and makes the border look seamless.

4. Keep your buttercream on the stiffer side
Soft buttercream = flat shells.
Stiff buttercream = clean, defined ridges.

Shell borders look beautiful on heart cakes, birthday cakes, vintage designs, and even cupcakes. If you try it today, tag me — I’d love to see your shells.

🌸 Happy decorating!

Today we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have served Australia and New Zeal...
24/04/2026

Today we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have served Australia and New Zealand.

Lest we forget.

A beautiful Sweet 16th birthday cake sent in by one of my lovely customers. She used Vanilla Sponge, Creaming Shortening...
24/04/2026

A beautiful Sweet 16th birthday cake sent in by one of my lovely customers. She used Vanilla Sponge, Creaming Shortening, and Icing Sugar. Her message to me was: “Got my cake supplies, thank you as always.

” She always says she’s not a professional"… but honestly, looking at this, I beg to differ.

It brings me so much joy seeing what you create — feel free to share your cakes with us anytime.

Quick Tip Tuesday: How to Stop Sprinkles from Bleeding!If your sprinkles are melting or bleeding colour into your icing,...
14/04/2026

Quick Tip Tuesday: How to Stop Sprinkles from Bleeding!

If your sprinkles are melting or bleeding colour into your icing, you’re not doing anything wrong — it usually comes down to moisture.

Here’s the easiest fix:

✨ Add sprinkles right before serving when you’re decorating whipped cream, cream cheese frosting or anything with higher moisture.
✨ For buttercream, make sure it has crusted slightly before adding sprinkles.
✨ And if you’re colouring your icing, let the colour develop first — sprinkles stick better and bleed less.

A tiny tweak that keeps your cakes looking bright, clean and picture‑perfect 💗

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✨ Baking Tip of the Day: How to Get Vibrant Buttercream Colours ✨Ever wondered why your buttercream sometimes looks a li...
31/03/2026

✨ Baking Tip of the Day: How to Get Vibrant Buttercream Colours ✨

Ever wondered why your buttercream sometimes looks a little pastel when you wanted it bold and bright?

Here’s a simple trick decorators swear by:

💡 Let your coloured buttercream rest for 20–30 minutes.
Gel colours deepen beautifully as they sit, giving you a richer, more even shade without adding extra colour.

It works especially well for deeper tones like black, red, navy and purple.

If you’ve ever mixed a colour and thought “hmm… not quite right,” give it a little time — the magic happens while it rests.

What colour are you working with this week?
Share your creations below, or email to [email protected] we love seeing what you’re baking 💗

🌸 Friday Share Day 🌸Today’s spotlight is on one of our lovely customers who shared her beautiful cake creation after usi...
27/03/2026

🌸 Friday Share Day 🌸
Today’s spotlight is on one of our lovely customers who shared her beautiful cake creation after using our Vanilla Cake Mix.

She told us the flavour was amazing and yummy, and also mentioned how prompt and spot‑on her delivery experience was.
Hearing this absolutely makes our week — thank you for trusting us with your bakes.

It’s such a joy seeing what you create in your kitchens. If you’ve made something recently with our products, feel free to send it through. We love celebrating your creations. xx

🍫 Creative Easter Tip: Make Your Own Chocolate Treats at HomeEaster doesn’t have to be all store‑bought eggs — making yo...
24/03/2026

🍫 Creative Easter Tip: Make Your Own Chocolate Treats at Home

Easter doesn’t have to be all store‑bought eggs — making your own chocolates is such a fun little project, and it’s easier than most people think.

Here’s a simple idea to try at home:

💡 Tip: Use leftover chocolate and simple moulds to create your own Easter shapes.
Just melt your chocolate slowly, stir until smooth, and pour into your moulds. Tap the mould gently on the bench to remove air bubbles — this gives you that lovely smooth finish.

Once set, you can decorate them with a drizzle of coloured chocolate, sprinkles, or even a tiny brush of edible shimmer. Kids love doing this, and it makes the sweetest handmade gifts.

It’s a lovely way to slow down, get creative, and make Easter feel a little more personal.

Want the full beginner + advanced chocolate tips? I’ve popped them on the blog if you’d like a deeper read.

“Why your fondant sweats in humid weather”Ever noticed your fondant going shiny or sticky after you cover a cake? That’...
03/03/2026

“Why your fondant sweats in humid weather”

Ever noticed your fondant going shiny or sticky after you cover a cake?
That’s not you doing anything wrong — it’s just the weather having its say.

When the air is humid (hello, Perth summers!), fondant naturally pulls moisture from the air. That moisture sits on the surface and creates that “sweaty” look.

A quick fix:
Let the cake sit at room temperature and allow the moisture to evaporate on its own. Don’t wipe it — that can make it worse. A small fan nearby helps the surface dry faster without changing the texture.

A little tip for next time:
If you know it’s going to be a humid day, dusting your hands and tools with a tiny bit of cornflour can help keep the surface smooth while you work.

You’re doing great — sometimes it’s just the weather, not your skills. ☀️

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