Toppers appeared in human everyday life relatively recently. Lovely decorations on cakes and pastries adorn the dessert, make it unique and unforgettable. Toppers are edible and no, it all depends on the method of their creation. In this article, the reader will learn how to make decorative or tasty toppers with their hands.
Few ideas for inspiration
There are many options depending on Topper celebration theme, age of guests and availability of scrap materials.
Classic versions will always be relevant. Whichever dessert was not selected, a traditional topper will always look well. Changed plans and cake design has changed? It does not matter, because this will suit the decor anyway.
More original look exactly toppers. The child, and the adult will be nice to get a cake with her name as a decoration. The best thing to do decoration of bright, colorful, unusual.
For a children's party can be a lot of interesting Topper, depending on the child's interests and preferences.
Choosing the right idea, you should assess their capabilities. If you want to create an edible topper, you need to have at least minimal cooking skills. Simply make a decor of cardboard or construction paper: cut and paste all can. If the topper is made of wood, you need to have experience of working with wood.
How to make a topper made of paper?
The easiest way to make a topper made of paper or cardboard. There are two ways in this direction:
- draw your own pattern;
- print it from the Internet.
The latter option is more popular because the network can find interesting patterns, which are difficult to reproduce by hand. Simply print out the sketch and cut it.
Also for the creative process you will need:
- glue;
- skewer or toothpick (preferably is longer).
The process of creating topper will be the following:
- Print the template in two copies.
- Apply a one part adhesive pattern.
- Attach a toothpick and cover the second part of the template.
- Press down with your fingers to secure the structure.
It is important to stick pattern on both sides, right topper will be beautiful from any angle, and the toothpick will be better fixed.
Photos - Topper
Similarly Topper made of paper, you can make decorations using photos. To do this, print out a photo of a small format, and also sticking to the toothpick. Such an embodiment is suitable for love - story, wedding cakes and other sweets, which are formed in the romantic theme.
edible topper
If you want to make an edible topper, then this would have to first prepare the cake - a basis for such decor. This confection should be light, moderately soft to hold onto a wooden skewer.
Preparation of gingerbread can be divided into 2 stages:
- bakery;
- painting.
The recipe is suitable for baking cakes for the topper:
To implement the ideas also need baking dish.
When the cakes are ready, they should paint the glaze or use special edible pictures. Stick to the finished dessert wooden skewers and topper ready.
The decor of plywood
Often desserts can be found toppers made of plywood. At first glance it seems that they do their own hard. Therefore, the majority of buying them at the store. But in fact such a topper can be done quickly and without problems. The main thing - to know the sequence of actions.
Progress will be as follows:
- Print template (a word that should get out of plywood) on a sheet of paper.
- By using carbon paper to transfer the inscription on the plywood (attach copy paper to a sheet of plywood on top - a template, draw the each element of the inscription).
- Take an electric jig saw (or hand, but it will take a lot more time on the job) and cut inscription.
- Use the sandpaper to polish it.
- Acrylic paint (3 - 4 layers).
- Apply glue to the back side and stick a toothpick.
To create topper plywood will take longer than for paper option of creating, for example. But a long-lasting decoration.
Toppers - lovely decorations, which are able to express the atmosphere of the holiday mood. Along with the decor, as the garlands, balloons, themed dishes, they are an indispensable attribute of the holiday. Topper advantage that they can be easily done by hand, realizing the most creative ideas and ideas.
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