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What can I use for cupcake toppers?
SUPPLIES NEEDED TO DESIGN AND MAKE PRINTABLE CUPCAKE TOPPERS: Computer or laptop. Printer. Cardstock paper (thicker paper) Toothpicks. Scissors or Circle Punch. Canva (design software-free).
What kind of paper do you use for cupcake toppers?
You also may see cupcake toppers called “party circles” because they certainly can do more than top cupcakes. 1 – Print your toppers on 110 lb. cardstock.
What are cupcake toppers made of?
Sometimes it’s a plastic toy ring and sometimes it’s a paper decoration inserted with a toothpick. They’re cute but sometimes you just want something better, something edible. And something custom! Edible cupcake toppers can be made from fondant, royal icing and even chocolate.
What is a good size for cupcake toppers?
You will need to resize your design so it’s not too big on the toothpick. I usually make mine between 1.25″ to 1.75″. Sometimes it takes some trial and error to get just the right size. The majority of the toppers have four layers (sometimes more).
Can you print your own cake toppers?
If you can’t decorate a cake to save your life and spending big bucks on a customised cake is a little out of reach, printable cake toppers are a quick and easy (and also affordable!) way to lift your birthday cake game. Print out your cake topper at home or at a print and copy shop such as Officeworks or Staples.
Should cupcake toppers be double sided?
Some DIY party planners prefer their cupcake toppers to be two sided. It gives a more finished look to the paper cupcake topper.
How do you attach a stick to a cake topper?
Simply attach the food safe sticks to the glitter topper using the two glue dots provided in the pack. You can choose to use both or just one stick depending on your cake design. Then push the sticks into your cake for a great finish!.
What are edible cake decorations made of?
Gum paste, also known as florist paste, is an edible, brittle material that dries quickly and can be sculpted to make cake decorations such as flowers or molded designs. Modeling chocolate is a chocolate paste made by melting chocolate and combining it with corn syrup, glucose syrup, or golden syrup.
How do you make edible prints?
Place the frosting sheet in the printer with the frosting side up (plastic on the back). Ready your edible printer with edible ink cartridges and blank frosting sheets. Give a command to print and it will slowly print on your frosting sheet. Once the sheet has been printed, allow the sheets to get dry for 5-10 minutes.
What kind of cardstock do you use for cake toppers?
That said, I like to use 110lb cardstock. Thinner cardstock would work, however, you may want to double it. To do this, cut a second one out.
What card is best for cake toppers?
When creating a cake topper, it’s important to use the thickest and sturdiest card stock available. I always use Michael’s “Recollections” brand glitter card stock for all of my cake toppers. Hobby lobby has a similar brand called “Paper Studio”, but the weight is slightly lighter.
How long do fondant toppers last?
Make sure the container isn’t in direct sunlight or it could cause the colors to fade. Your fondant decorations will last for up to 4 months until they go bad. Hardened fondant is difficult to eat and should only be used for decorative purposes.
Are fondant toppers edible?
Fondant is an edible sugar dough used for cake decorating that is much more versatile than gum paste, as it doesn’t dry hard. It can be used to cover cakes or make fun decorations.
How thick should fondant cupcake toppers be?
Dust a cutting board and a rolling pin with corn starch. Roll the fondant out to about 1/16 of an inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
What are frosting sheets?
Icing sheets are a thin layer of white icing pressed onto a plastic backing paper to allow feeding through a printer. The backing sheet is peeled off before applying the icing onto a cake. Some types of icing sheets require freezing or heating to remove them from the backing sheet which can be problematic.
How wide should a cake topper be?
A 5″ Topper is usually the perfect proportion, especially if you select a curly or italicized font. If you want to play is safe, a 5″ should do the trick! Go with a 6″ if you want to really draw attention to your Topper! 4″ Toppers should be reserved for 4″ tiers.
How do you make cardstock cupcake toppers?
Tutorial Punch circles out of the colored cardstock. Punch scallops out of the white cardstock or index cards. Use double sided tape to secure the scalloped layer to the colored circle. Add a sticker to the center of each topper. Tape toothpicks to the back of each topper. Stick them on your cupcakes!.
What is standard cupcake size?
The regular-sized cupcake is the most commonly sold cupcake. Regular-sized cupcakes are two to 2 ½ inches in diameter on the top and two inches in diameter at the bottom. Height-wise, the regular cupcake should be around 2 ¼ inches give or take a little as that would depend on the recipe.
How do you attach toothpicks to cupcake toppers?
Use glue (or double-sided tape) to attach the toothpick to the back of your personalized circle. Attach the blank circle on top of the toothpick to hide it. And your personalized Cupcake Topper is ready to insert into an iced cupcake!.
How do you make a cake topper without fondant?
Alternative to Fondant for Cake Decorating Use better fondant. There’s two options for using better fondant, either make it yourself or buy better brands. Use gum paste. For decorations, use isomalt. Use sugar candy. Chocolate! And if all those alternatives to fondant don’t get you excited, you can use frosting.
How do you secure a cake topper?
Insert dowels (or stiff straws, or similar) into the cake to support the topper, all the way to the base of the cake, and then trim them flush with the cake. Set the topper on the dowels.
