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

New colours mean new possibilities — let’s talk about Sage and Pink! 💚💗If you’ve ever struggled to get soft, consistent ...
09/09/2026

New colours mean new possibilities — let’s talk about Sage and Pink! 💚💗

If you’ve ever struggled to get soft, consistent pastel tones in buttercream or fondant, these two shades make life so much easier.

💚 Sage
A beautiful, muted green that’s perfect for botanicals, foliage, vintage palettes and modern minimalist cakes.
Tip: For buttercream, start with one drop and mix fully before adding more — pastel greens deepen quickly.

💗 Pink
A versatile shade that works for everything from baby showers to bold birthday cakes.
Tip: Pink intensifies as it sits, so let your buttercream rest for 10 minutes before adjusting the colour.

Both colours are part of the OTT Gel Food Colour range — vegan, allergen‑free, and super concentrated — but here on Facebook we focus on how to use them, not just what they are.

If you’d like colour‑mixing tips or need help choosing shades for a project, I’m always happy to guide you.

Friday Customer Share Day! We love hearing how our ex‑rental character tins find new life in your celebrations.This wee...
07/08/2026

Friday Customer Share Day!
We love hearing how our ex‑rental character tins find new life in your celebrations.

This week, Patricia from NSW ordered our Humphrey B. Bear cake tin. Australia Post said it wouldn’t arrive until Monday — but it showed up early on Friday, just in time for her son’s 30th birthday party. He was a huge Humphrey fan when he was little, and the cake was a big hit at the celebration.

Thank you, Patricia, for sharing your story and for choosing one of our character tins for such a special milestone. 😍🐻🎂

Our HUGE EOFY Sale is hereEnjoy 30% OFF storewide (freight excluded)Treat yourself, stock up, or grab that item you’ve b...
29/06/2026

Our HUGE EOFY Sale is here
Enjoy 30% OFF storewide (freight excluded)
Treat yourself, stock up, or grab that item you’ve been eyeing off. Sale ends soon.
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 💗

www.sugarsmith.com.au

✨ 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 💗

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