I AM DRAGONS & DAFFODILS CAKES & CRAFTS
ABOUT ME
My name is Rhianydd and I am addicted to cake and sugarcraft!
It is true! I have been since I first picked up a book by Tombi Peck with the most exquisite realistic sugar flowers. I just couldn't believe this was possible and my love affair with sugarcraft began.
Student work at my class hosted by Shanghai Cakeart Studio
Where did it start?
I initially learnt from cake books such as Alan Dunn; Tombi Peck; Debbie Brown; Lesley Herbert and Lindi Smith. These incredible cake artists shared their skills and that is how I have always felt. I wanted to share what I too had learned with others that shared my passion.
Right from the beginning, every time I made a cake I was asked if I could make one for someone else, so in July 1999 Dragons & Daffodils Cakes was born.
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Why the name?
At the time that was what I got asked to make the most.
At my first premises in Tonyrefail
On Roald Dahl Day
Moving to teaching?
Never could I have dreamed where this journey would take me. From humble beginnings in my home kitchen, I then moved to premises where we made over 3000 award-winning wedding cakes that regularly featured in magazines. This led me to writing tutorials and exhibiting and teaching in Exhibitions.
In 2014 I began competing at Cake International and am proud to have received multiple gold medals as well as best in category which led to me joining the judging team in 2017. I have since created three solo show features.
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Training to judge at Cake International gave me so many opportunities and in 2019 I travelled to China to judge at the China selections of the FIPGC and to teach at the wonderful Shanghai Cakeart Studio
Judging the China Selections at the FIPGC
Teaching at the Shanghai Cakeart Studio
Cyril's Cake Adventure
2019 saw the release of my first book Cyril's Cake Adventure. It gave me the opportunity to give a little back to all the wonderful students I have had over the last 20 years by putting as much of the hints and tips I have picked up over the years into one woodland and whimsical book following Cyril the squirrels story.
I only started making cakes so that I could make them for my children, so my book has a children's story running through it. Each chapter page sees the next page in the story.
The Pladis McVities Platinum Jubilee Cake
Truly the pinnacle of any career is to be part of an incredible team that was commissioned to make a cake for Royalty, and I can't think of a more unique occasion than Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee Cake.
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I am truly honoured to finally be able to reveal what I have been working on this year as part of a truly remarkable team of dedicated cake artists led by the incredibly talented Annie Relph.
I was so thrilled to be invited on to the team on this project not only celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, but with a theme that celebrated the Queen’s Green Canopy - also a great passion of mine.
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside respected friends. Thank you to Pladis Global who made us feel truly welcomed through the experience.
Wonderful memories that I will treasure always 🌳💚
Here are some words from Annie and a beautiful image of the cake in situ at Buckingham Palace. Head on over to pladis Globals website to read more
“It was an absolute honour to be asked by McVities to help in creating a commemorative cake for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee which was delivered to Buckingham Palace on 31st May to be displayed in the throne room for the jubilee week. Over two thousand hours went into the detail of a design reflecting the Tree of life and the Queen’s Green Canopy. It was all made possible by dedicated cake team comprising of Annie relph, Alan Dunn, Rhianydd Webb, Christine Flinn, Sue McMahon, Karen and Mike Cauldwell and myself, working with the wonderful Billy Kilvington and Eve Goldspink from Pladis Global, with on-site support from Jake, Tom, Mike and Gerry. The cake was placed on a beautiful wooden base, carved from English walnut by Philip Walker and a stunning silver tree topper by silversmith Ryan McClean. “ (Words by Annie Relph)
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Have a look through just a few photographs
Dare to Dream
I mean that. You never know where your journey will take you.
It could be that you just want to make a fabulous cake for a loved one - and fantastic! What a dream!
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I am here to support you every step of the way. I hope you will join me on my sugarcraft journey.
May it never end
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Rhianydd
A little of my work
You should always love what you do.....and BOY! Have I been lucky!
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Here are just a few of the thousands of cakes I have been lucky to make since 1999. From birthdays, weddings, corporate cakes, features for Cake International and competition cakes and collaborations.
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I hope you enjoy them