Rhiannon Hendricks
There are many ways to decorate a wedding cake board, from using wrapping paper, contact paper, fabric and fondant to covering it with flowers, frosting or greenery. You could also add a ribbon to the edge of your board, or use fall leaves under clear contact paper. If your locale plays a big role in your celebration, you could draw inspiration for your cake design from the surrounding architecture.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Materials | Wrapping paper, contact paper, fabric, fondant, fall leaves, ribbon, glue, wooden doll pin stands |
| Steps | Cover the board with chosen material, glue ribbon to the edge of the board, glue wooden doll pin stands to the base |
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What You'll Learn
Using flowers, frosting or greenery to cover the cake board
If your cake board is visible on the finished product, you can cover it with flowers, frosting or greenery. You can also use wrapping paper, contact paper, fabric, fondant, or fall leaves under clear contact paper.
To save on fondant, draw the cake size on the board and only put the fondant around the perimeter, about an inch inside the line. Let it dry for a couple of days, then glue on a ribbon. To make picking up the cake easier, glue three little wooden doll pin stands to the base before you decorate it.
If you want to use flowers, you can accent with pink blossoms and position your cake table in front of a vibrant flower wall. You can also draw inspiration for your cake design from the surrounding architecture.
For a fancier wedding cake, you can use self-stick decorations and hot glue a ribbon to the edge of your board. Use ⅜" grosgrain ribbon for two cardboard rounds or a ¼" board covered in fondant.
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Using a dowel to keep the cake from tipping over
There are many ways to decorate a wedding cake board, including using wrapping paper, contact paper, fabric, fondant, or fall leaves under clear contact paper. You can also cover the board with flowers, frosting, or greenery. To make the cake board fancier, you can hot glue a ribbon to the edge.
Using a dowel is a great way to keep a wedding cake from tipping over. Here's how to do it:
- Sharpen the end of a 1/2" wooden dowel.
- Push the dowel down through the top cake tier until it reaches the bottom cake board.
- Trim off any excess dowel.
- Hide the hole on top with buttercream.
It's important to create an internal structure for a tiered cake to prevent it from collapsing or tipping over. You can do this by:
- Making a hole in the centre of each cake base before starting. The hole should be the same diameter as the wooden dowel.
- Plunging a dowel into the centre of the bottom tier.
- Adding more dowels in a circle, about 1-2 inches from the edge, to support the weight of the next tier.
- Marking where each dowel reaches the top of the cake with a cake decorating pen.
- Removing the dowels and using a serrated knife to score them so that they snap cleanly.
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Using wrapping paper, contact paper, fabric, or fondant to decorate the cake board
There are several ways to decorate a wedding cake board. One option is to use wrapping paper, contact paper, fabric, or fondant. If you're using wrapping paper or contact paper, simply cut a piece to size and stick it to the board. You can then add a ribbon or other trim to the edge of the board for a finished look. If you're using fabric, you'll need to cut a piece that's slightly larger than the board and glue it down, making sure to smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles. Again, you can add a ribbon or other trim to the edge for a polished look.
If you're using fondant, you can either cover the entire board or just the perimeter, as described in the previous paragraph. To save on fondant, draw the cake size on the board and only put the fondant around the perimeter, about an inch inside the line. Let it dry for a couple of days, then glue on the appropriate ribbon. To make picking up the cake easier, glue three little wooden doll pin stands to the base before you decorate it.
Another option for decorating a wedding cake board is to use flowers, frosting, or greenery. This is a great way to add a touch of colour and elegance to your cake. You can either place fresh flowers or greenery directly on the board or use frosting to create a design or pattern. If you're using fresh flowers or greenery, be sure to choose something that is safe to come into contact with food.
Finally, you can also use a cake knife and serving set to decorate your wedding cake board. Cake knives are designed to be longer, allowing you to slice all the way to the centre of the cake in one motion. They are also not serrated, which helps to keep each slice intact. You can buy a special wedding cake knife and serving set to save as a keepsake.
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Using hot glue to attach a ribbon to the edge of the board
To attach a ribbon to the edge of the board using hot glue, you'll want to use ⅜" grosgrain ribbon for two cardboard rounds or a ¼" board covered in fondant. You can also use wrapping paper, contact paper, fabric or fondant to decorate the board.
Apply the hot glue every four inches or so around the edge of the board. Press the ribbon into the glue, smoothing it out as you go to ensure there are no bumps or creases.
If you're using a thicker ribbon, you may need to apply the glue in a zig-zag pattern to ensure better adhesion. You can also use a low-temperature glue gun to avoid any potential damage to the ribbon.
Let the glue dry completely before handling the board or adding any additional decorations. This will ensure that the ribbon is securely attached and won't come loose during transport or display.
You can also add a small amount of glue to the end of the ribbon to create a neat finish and prevent fraying.
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Using a cake knife to cut the wedding cake
There are many ways to decorate a wedding cake board. You can use wrapping paper, contact paper, fabric, fondant, or fall leaves under clear contact paper. You can also hot glue a ribbon to the edge of your board, or cover it with flowers, frosting or greenery.
The cutting of the cake is a highly anticipated wedding tradition, and it's often one of the first things a couple will do together as a married couple. It's important to use a cake knife, as these are designed to be longer, allowing you to slice all the way to the centre of the cake in one motion. Cake knives are also not serrated, which will help to keep each slice intact. You can buy a special wedding cake knife and serving set to save as a keepsake. If you don't have a cake knife, you can get away with using a butter knife, but this might be a little overwhelmed in a cake with deep layers and lots of frosting.
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Frequently asked questions
You can use wrapping paper, contact paper, fabric, fondant, flowers, frosting or greenery.
You can use hot glue or regular glue to attach decorations such as ribbon or flowers to a wedding cake board.
⅜" grosgrain ribbon is best for two cardboard rounds or a ¼" board covered in fondant.
If you want your wedding cake board to be seen, you can cover it with flowers, frosting or greenery. You could also position your cake table in front of a vibrant flower wall.
