Deborah Chan
Making a wedding cake topper with a Cricut machine is a fun and easy way to add a personal touch to your big day. With a few simple steps, you can create a stunning cake topper that will wow your guests and elevate your wedding cake to a masterpiece. In this introduction, we will explore the tools and techniques you'll need to design and craft your very own custom wedding cake topper, from choosing the right materials to assembling the final product. So, get ready to unleash your creativity and add that extra sparkle to your special day with a DIY Cricut wedding cake topper!
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Cricut machine type | Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore Air, Cricut Explore Air 2 |
| Cricut tools | Cricut Weeding Tool + Spatula, Cricut Knife Blade, Cricut Strong Grip Mat |
| Other tools | Skewers, glue, glitter cardstock, poster board, ModPodge or SuperGlue |
| Design software | Adobe Illustrator, Cricut Design Space |
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What You'll Learn
Using Cricut Design Space
To make a wedding cake topper with a Cricut, you can use the Cricut Design Space, which is available as a mobile app and on desktop. This is where you will create your design, which can be uploaded or created from scratch.
If you are creating your own design, consider adding a stroke to the lettering or underscoring slender fonts with a thick line to ensure the topper holds its shape. You can use a variety of fonts in your design, such as November Starlight for a script look, Denver for a clean serif style, or Amigirl for an elegant script.
Once you are happy with your design, you will need to load it into the Cricut Design Space. Here, you can set the complexity of the design—for delicate designs, it is recommended to set this to moderately complex to ensure precision. You can then size the image to fit the width of your cake and centre it on the cutting mat.
Next, select your material in the Cricut Design Space. For a wedding cake topper, you might want to use glitter cardstock or Cricut chipboard. If using chipboard, you will need to calibrate your knife blade and tape your material to the cutting mat to prevent it from moving during cutting.
After cutting, carefully remove your design from the cutting mat and assemble the different layers with glue. Finally, attach your cake topper to bamboo skewers or cake dowels, and it's ready to place on your cake!
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Selecting the right materials
For a sturdy and eye-catching cake topper, consider using glitter cardstock as your base material. The glitter cardstock adds a touch of sparkle and glamour to your wedding cake. It offers a good base for a freestanding topper, providing rigidity and stability. If you want to enhance the durability of your topper, consider adding a backing support made from poster board. This will give it a firmer and longer-lasting structure.
When designing your cake topper, choose your fonts wisely. Opt for script or sans serif fonts to create custom designs. If you're using slender fonts, consider underscoring them with a thick line or adding a stroke to the lettering to ensure they hold their shape effectively. This prevents bending or warping of the design.
If you plan to paint your cake topper, it's essential to seal the material first. For example, if you're using chipboard, it's recommended to seal it with Mod Podge or a similar product. Chipboard is porous, and applying paint directly can cause it to warp and soak up excess paint. By sealing the surface first, you can then paint or decorate it with spray paint, glitter glue, or vinyl designs as desired.
Additionally, consider the type of adhesive you'll need for assembling your cake topper. For attaching pieces together, a strong adhesive like super glue or Mod Podge is recommended. If you have tacky glue on hand, it can be used, but glue sticks might provide a cleaner finish.
Lastly, to attach your cake topper to the cake, you'll need bamboo skewers or cake dowels. If your topper is on the heavier side, opt for cake dowels to provide better support. Tape the skewers or dowels to the topper at the desired height, ensuring a secure connection.
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Preparing your design
First, decide on the design for your wedding cake topper. You can either create your own design or use a pre-made design. If you are creating your own design, consider using a design program such as Adobe Illustrator or InDesign to create a custom .png or svg file that you can upload to Cricut Design Space. If you are using a pre-made design, Cricut Design Space offers a variety of projects and images that you can choose from, including wedding-themed cake toppers such as "MR & MRS" or "Couple Silhouette".
When creating your design, keep in mind that the Cricut knife blade is not meant for intricate cutting. Lines should be kept to about 1/4" while inner cuts should be no less than 3/4". If your design includes text, consider using a thick or sans-serif font to ensure that the topper can hold its rigid shape. You may also want to add a stroke to the lettering or underscore slender fonts with a thick line for added support.
Once you have your design ready, open up Cricut Design Space on your desktop or laptop computer. Tape your thick material (such as Cricut chipboard) to the cutting mat using low-tack tape to ensure it doesn't move around during cutting. Move the four white star wheels to the right side of your machine to avoid indents in your material.
Select the image or design you want to use and size it to fit the width of your cake. Center it on the cutting mat and select your material in Cricut Design Space (in this case, Cricut chipboard). If this is your first knife blade project, you will also need to calibrate your knife blade with your machine before starting.
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Cutting and assembling
To make a wedding cake topper with a Cricut machine, you will need the following:
- A Cricut machine (such as the Cricut Maker or Explore Air)
- Cricut Weeding Tool + Spatula
- Poster Board (optional but recommended)
- ModPodge or SuperGlue
- Bamboo Skewers or Cake Dowels
- Thick glitter cardstock or Cricut Chipboard
- Tape (optional)
- Paint or spray paint (optional)
First, load your chosen image or design into the Cricut Design Space. Set the design to be moderately complex to ensure that delicate details are cut with precision. Size the image according to the width of your cake. Centre it on the cutting mat and select your material, either thick glitter cardstock or Cricut chipboard.
For Cricut chipboard, it is recommended to use the Cricut Knife Blade, which is designed to cut through thicker materials. Tape the chipboard to the cutting mat using low-tack tape to prevent it from moving during the cutting process. Calibrate the knife blade with your machine if it is your first time using it. Move the white start wheels to the right side of the machine to avoid indents in the chipboard.
For glitter cardstock, you can use the standard blade that comes with your Cricut machine.
After cutting, carefully peel the mat away from the material. Weed the design, and then glue the pieces together. If using glitter cardstock, cut the image again on poster board for added support.
Attach the topper to bamboo skewers or cake dowels with tape or glue, depending on the weight of the topper. Ensure they are attached evenly and at the desired height.
If you wish to add initials or personalise the topper, you can use the shape tools in Design Space to create a base shape, such as a pentagon, and then add your custom design on top.
If you plan to paint your cake topper, seal the chipboard with Mod Podge first to prevent the material from warping and soaking up paint. Once sealed, you can paint or spray paint the topper as desired.
Your DIY wedding cake topper is now ready to adorn your cake!
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Finishing touches
The final touches to your wedding cake topper are important to ensure it is durable and stands the test of time. Once you have cut out your design, peel the cutting mat away from the material. The mat is sturdier than the material, so this will help prevent curling. Weed the design, and glue the pieces together. If you are using glitter cardstock, you can glue this to a poster board for backing support. This will ensure your topper is firm and long-lasting.
If you are happy with the sturdiness of your topper, attach it to bamboo skewers with glue or tape. If it feels too heavy, use cake dowels for better support. You can also add a pentagon base to your design to ensure it stands up straight. If you want to add some sparkle, try using glitter glue on your topper.
If you plan on painting your cake topper, seal the material first with Mod Podge or similar. This will prevent the material from warping and paint soaking into it. Once your topper is completely dry, you can add vinyl designs on top.
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Frequently asked questions
You will need a Cricut machine, a Cricut Weeding Tool and Spatula, glitter cardstock, ModPodge or SuperGlue, a cake topper design, and bamboo skewers.
First, load your chosen image into Cricut Design Space and set it as Moderately Complex to ensure precision. Size the image according to your cake's width and centre it on the Cutting Mat. Select Glitter Cardstock in Cricut Design Space and cut the image. Weed out the cake topper and use a scraper to remove it from the cutting mat. If you want to add backing support, cut the image again on a poster board. Finally, glue the cake topper to bamboo skewers.
You can use design software such as Adobe Illustrator or InDesign to create your own custom design. Type your desired copy and change the colour as needed. Convert the text to outlines and create an offset path to differentiate it from the original image. Save the file as an SVG and upload it to Cricut Design Space.
