Edible printed cake wraps are a relatively new trend in cake decorating, but the idea has been around for years. People will often wrap layers of fondant or piped chocolate around cakes to create a decorative pattern, but printed ones are fairly new. Edible cake wraps are generally made with either wafer paper or icing […]
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Rice paper sails are pretty easy to do, and they make a dramatic design on a tiered cake. Rice paper is different from wafer paper, so make sure that you buy the right thing! You can use wafer paper, but it won’t look as translucent when it’s dry. How to make the sails. The basic
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Wafer paper wings as a cake decoration are a dramatic addition to a tiered cake, and they can also be put on the top of a single tier. Making the wings from wafer paper is easy, and it doesn’t require any special equipment. To watch a quick video showing the process, scroll down. Tips for
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Rice paper sails are a striking thing to add to a cake, but the problem of refrigeration comes up any time you’re decorating with rice paper or wafer paper. Since sails are less flexible than untreated edible papers, it seems like you should be able to put them in the fridge, but it’s always good
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The terms “wafer paper” and “rice paper” are sometimes used interchangeably in cake decorating, but there’s a difference between the two things, and some versions aren’t edible! It can be confusing, but understanding the difference will prevent you from buying the wrong thing for your project. So… what’s the difference between wafer paper and rice
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Wafer paper is very sensitive to humidity, so if the air is dry it can become brittle and rip or tear when you handle it. If there are thin sections on cut-out shapes, they can also tear and break if you’re not careful. How to repair the wafer paper can be tricky because it will
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If you’ve ever wondered if you can write on wafer paper, there are ways to do it. Colored wafer paper can be used to wrap cakes to add unique decorations, and although it’s usually printed with an edible ink printer, it can be decorated in other ways. You might want to try writing or drawing
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Wafer paper can crack if the air is dry or if the paper has been stored for a long time. Since it’s made from starch, it’s highly sensitive to humidity, and it can end up losing moisture and being brittle if the air is dry. Trying to bend it if it’s too dried-out can result
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The question of whether you can put wafer paper in the fridge or not isn’t always answered with a simple “yes” or “no.” The wafer paper might be fine when it’s in the fridge, then suffer when it comes out. The key is the humidity, both in and out of the fridge. And just because
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Wafer paper flowers are a good alternative to gumpaste because they’re lightweight and easy to add to cakes without fear of breakage. There are some things to keep in mind when you’re adding them to a tiered cake, so read on to see what you need to worry about and what shouldn’t be a concern.
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