What tools do cake decorators use?

Career: Cake Decorator

The tools used by Cake Decorators to apply icing in elaborate designs include piping and pastry bags, which allow for delicate placement. Decorators use edible ink and food coloring for lettering and will work with fondant and marzipan to mold into flowers or special holiday characters. Tools like spatulas, uniquely shaped baking pans, and sharp blades are used to shape and form the cakes.