Discover 5 edible Christmas decorations you can make from wafer paper
B Bibbe | Oostzaan. December 03, 2024
For many people this festive season is the most wonderful time of the year. With Christmas right around the corner a lot of our customers, like cake designers, bakeries and pastry shops, are being creative with wafer paper. From delicate trees to frosty snowflakes, people all around the world are sharing their most creative edible creations on top of their cakes and desserts. Can you believe these 5 magical edible Christmas decorations are crafted entirely from wafer paper? Neither can we! Ready to take a glance?
Discover 5 magical edible Christmas decorations from wafer paper, you can make yourself.
With Christmas right around the corner, you want to give your edible creations that festive touch. And make sure you leave an everlasting impression on your customers and guests.
In this article we share five creative ideas to help you bring the Christmas magic towards your edible masterpieces, during this festive season. And share a step by step tutorial on how to make edible Christmas trees yourself. Can you believe these are made from wafer paper? Neither can we!
Bring elegance to your edible creations.
Want to bring elegance to your cakes and desserts? Poinsettia flowers, also known as Christmas flowers, bring the Christmas spirit right to your edible decorations
Christmas ornaments which are too good to eat.
Ever seen edible Christmas ornaments? Now you do. And the best thing is. You can use them on top of your cakes and desserts, or as a decoration to spice things up a little. Just Google ‘Christmas ornament sphere wafer paper tutorial’ and you find a lot of tutorials.
Snow. But better.
Tired of the same old, same old? We’ve got you covered. These snowflakes give a quick winter feeling to your edible creations. And just like real snow, it melts on your tongue. Without the slippery slides.
Give your creations that frosty look.
Not a professional but still want to give your home made bakeries that festive look? We’ve got your back! With edible snow, made from wafer paper, you too can add a magical touch to your cakes and desserts. Ready to impress your guests in no time.
There’s no Christmas without a tree.
Who doesn’t love a Christmas tree? This tree, however, is not a traditional one. It’s completely made out of wafer paper. Which means it is the perfect decoration for your edible creations. And although it seems like the real deal, you can actually make this at home yourself quite easily. Ready to pull down your sleeves? Get into the Christmas spirit with this step-by-step tutorial.
DIY: Making your own edible Christmas trees.
Making your own trees is actually quite simple. And fun. Especially if you do it with someone else. Like your children. Or a friend. All you need next is a shopping list. Which we provided you with below. And a step by step guide on how to make them.
What do you need?
- Primus Wafer Paper from your local Cake decoration supplier
- Choose green wafer paper, or paint it yourself with an airbrush. Layer by layer.
- Wooden skewers, a dowel or lollipopstick.
- Small scissors, utility knife, or a rotary cutter.
- Water, or edible glue.
- Paintbrush.
- Dragee pearls, to decorate the tree.
- Tweezers, for precise handling.
- Cutting mat.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Cut the wafer paper in small rectangular strokes.
- Curl the edges for a more tree-like look.
- Attach the wafer paper with a small amount of water, or edible glue. Hold it a few seconds to make sure it sticks.
- Airbrush the tree, layer by layer.
- Attach the dragee pearls to your tree to finish it off.
- Let the tree dry.
- Your own crafted tree is now ready to add on top of your cakes or desserts.
- Enjoy your own beautifully crafted tree!