How To Create TEXTURED WAFER PAPER | Cake Decorating

I was making some wafer paper roses the other day and came across some plastic texture mats that I had barely ever used. I wondered if I could create those textures on my wafer paper. And so began my experiment! It turns out the rigid plastic mats are perfect for embossing a crisp pattern into the paper. Lightly misting the paper and pressing it into the mat allows you to capture the design, and the wafer paper dries so quickly that the design holds its shape. Call me a cake nerd, but I was super excited about this! Lots of design possibilities with this. Thought I’d share with you.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Wafer paper
Spray bottle (fine mist) with water or vodka
Piping gel (if you are applying to a cake)
Plastic texture mats
Cornstarch pouch
Petal and luster dusts for coloring, optional
Brushes (large soft brush, flat brush, and small brush)
for coloring, optional
Wax paper
LINK TO TEXTURE MATS:
www.amazon.com/dp/B07H73CV8K/...
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[@Someone-vn9ce]

That is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing that!!!!

[@shteevale395]

Well, call me a cake nerd cuz i got so excited anout this technique wen i saw ur tutorial. Thank u soo much for sharing 😍

[@katiakhalil6895]

Thank you for your tutorial. Thank you also for the links of supplies. Great fan of wafer paper. Looking forward to more about them.

[@sharlina63]

Love love love this idea

[@ngiles7716]

This a great tip! My mind is swirling with all the possibilities.

[@Dozycakes]

N GILES have fun with it!

[@tonya3656]

Beautiful!

[@marimaribelmarimaribel2984]

And more Wooow!!!! Super good tutorial, thank you so much

[@clarapresazzi5284]

This is great tip!!! I'm giving it a try as soon as possible 😍 thank you so much for sharing this 😘

[@Dozycakes]

Clara Presazzi Thanks Clara. I saw your tut on coloring wp. Thanks for sharing!

[@mariag945]

Muchas gracias por tu tutorial. Genial idea!

[@DayByeDayChristine]

Awesome idea!!!

[@tyyolpi4660]

Awesome

[@comeonletseat8776]

Amazing Awesome Innovative fantastic thanks

[@bbbakessugarart3525]

Great tip!

[@misstishajoiner]

Thank you so much, this is a great idea. I assume that you coat the wafer paper with a light layer of piping gel before you put it in the buttercream cake?

[@Dozycakes]

TreatsbyTisha Joiner Yes

[@michelesilverman1861]

Great video! I would have liked to see you apply the wafer paper to the buttercream. Did you spray it with water in order to wrap around the cake? Did u put the cake in fridge first to let BC set and put gel in cake or W paper?

[@Dozycakes]

Hi Michele! You guessed it. The buttercream cake was chilled and piping get was lightly brushed onto cake. Happy to answer any other questions you might have 😊

[@fatimamaria5497]

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[@Dozycakes]

Con gusto 😊

[@user-fq7jw4ps9t]

👍👍👍

[@lindileliasouza3023]

Olá que trabalho maravilhoso obrigada por compartilhar 🇧🇷 💥😍💝

[@Dozycakes]

Con gusto 😊 Hazme saber si tienes alguna pregunta

[@shabnaanwar7223]

Superb cool technique with wafer paper. Can we use parchment paper if we dont have wax paper.

[@Dozycakes]

Shabna Anwar Thank you! I don’t think parchment would work as well. It is much thicker and more rigid than wax paper. Maybe plastic wrap? If nothing else, try it out but use plenty of cornstarch on the wafer paper and on your fingers. Let me know how it goes :)

[@asieslavida_]

How did you stick the wafer paper onto the cake? I hope u'll show us in your next vid. Thanks 😊 I really love your channel 😍

[@Dozycakes]

Le Michel I applied the wafer paper using piping gel. I demonstrate this application in another tutorial. Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qorQgnejbqqel80

[@elainerhule5973]

Thank you so much. have you ever used wafer paper to cover cake dummies. I will try it using the paneling method. Especially with large dummies when you spend so much time rolling out fondant. I have also heard that luster dust mixed with vegetable oil can colour wafer well. I tried and it also work. I really love this video can't wait to texture my papers. Thank you so much

[@Dozycakes]

Elaine Rhule Thank you for your thoughts Elaine! You can absolutely cover a dummy with wafer paper. And you can skip the frosting. I’ve done it just using pins. You can panel the dummy, or section the top into strips and fold toward the center over the edges. Also, you should be able to apply the luster dust straight onto the paper with nice results x

[@lorenagebrie8074]

HI! I love the technique! Thanks for sharing. I have a question: what grade of wafer paper do you use? I have O-Grade and it seems it´s way thinner than the one you ´re using.

[@Dozycakes]

Lorena Gebrie Link to the paper I used for this project. www.amazon.com/dp/B00P1HRWG2?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf But I just saw this on Amazon. Double thick. Can’t attest to how it will perform. If you try it please let me know how it goes! Oasis Supply Edible Rectangle Rice and Wafer Paper, 8 by 11-Inch, White, DD Grade Double Thick (25 Count) www.amazon.com/dp/B079RNXTF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Frk3BbH3XEBK6

[@shuggaraecreation2009]

Wow! Is an understatement love it👍did you say the cake was buttercream... what are the results covered with wafer paper? Thank you for sharing a new technique😊

[@Dozycakes]

Yes. This is wrapped around a buttercream cake. The paper may warp slightly when applied to buttercream, but with the texture it makes little difference. Hope you try this. If so, please post a picture!

[@hamidehorra4849]

Couldn’t you use a roller to help it along or foam dapper. Love the ideas, thank you. Do you dust before it goes on the cake

[@hamidehorra4849]

Sorry for that last comment.

[@Dozycakes]

Hamideh Orra It might be worth trying the foam roller. Just make sure to dust it a little to avoid any tears. At least it would be a good start. You might still need to use your fingers to really capture the texture

[@libertad1831]

Muy bueno!! 👏👏 En tu spray hay agua (water) o vodka? Gracias!!

[@Dozycakes]

Paula Jaimez Vodka. Pero puede usar agua tambien :)

[@libertad1831]

@@Dozycakes muchas gracias 💗

[@sunflower2850]

WOW! I LOVE THIS TECHNIQUE. IS WAFER PAPER THE SAME AS RICE PAPER? THANK YOU.

[@Dozycakes]

Tina Hanel No! They are very different. You’ll need wafer paper for this technique.

[@michellehege9213]

I love the look created. I was wondering if you had every used a brayer to roll over the wax paper. This may save your fingers in the future. Love this technique!

[@Dozycakes]

Michelle Hege Thank you! I have not tried a brayer, but I imagine it would not be able to capture the details :/

[@MyrtelinaReyes-en3ux]

Thanks for sharing this awesome technique. I love all paper technique. Where do you store the paper after you embose it? And how long does it last Tnks

[@msangiec43]

Hello thanks for sharing. Can the design be airbrushed with this technique?

[@Dozycakes]

Desserts B4 Dinner Bakery Airbrushing should not effect the design

[@msangiec43]

@@Dozycakes thank you

[@WorshipUntoJesus]

Hi! May I know if this wafer paper is wrapped around a butter cream cake?

[@Dozycakes]

michypoh yes, chilled buttercream cake :)

[@WorshipUntoJesus]

@@Dozycakes noted. Thanks!

[@kofoworolaawe]

This is amazing,did you spray the wafer paper with alcohol or water please

[@Dozycakes]

I am using vodka in this tutorial. My guess is water would achieve the same, but need a little more drying time. Either way, just spray a little with a fine mist x

[@kofoworolaawe]

@@Dozycakes Thanks for your honest reply

[@Kendragroves]

How does the wafer paper fair in the fridge? I’ve found it drys and peels off my cakes?? 😭

[@Dozycakes]

It will tend to warp from moisture in the fridge, but the drying and cracking puzzles me. I’ve never experienced that when using it to wrap a cake. It will often dry and crack when I make wafer paper flowers though. I think the type of wp used plays a part. For this project I used this brand...Hope this helps! Oasis Supply Edible Wafer Paper 8" x 11" - 100 sheets www.amazon.com/dp/B00P1HRWG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fhEhCbRSJSEDT

[@chrisfoster13]

Hello- I really enjoyed your tutorial. Why didn't I think of this??? Just a thought-why not try a sponge instead of wearing out your poor fingertips? I also think Paper Potion or one of the other brands might help also. You really inspired me!

[@Dozycakes]

chrisfoster13 I’m not sure the sponge could get into all the little grooves, but would be worth a try. I have paper potion, but honestly, it’s not necessary for this technique. And it’s $$$. The paper has no trouble wrapping around the cake. I find that the water actually conditions the paper enough to work with it. I’m ready to give this technique another go. More experimentation!

[@_Yu979_]

Hi, thank you for this awesome tutorial. Any non-alcoholic substitute for vodka?

[@Dozycakes]

It should would work the same with water. Drying time is a little slower :)

[@Liberty-2111]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Вопрос: как потом разрезать такой торт? )

[@comeonletseat8776]

Cani decorate cake of butter cream or non dairy fresh whipping cream..Which cream is suitable

[@Dozycakes]

Hi! I’ve applied it to meringue buttercreams successfully, but not crusting buttercream like American buttercream. I imagine it would be fine on ABC if you apply before it crusts. I’m not sure about whipping cream because it’s softer. If you try it, let me know how it goes x

[@comeonletseat8776]

Thanks for guidance 🙏

[@jeandsouza4316]

Amazing PL gv link to buy wafer paper

[@Dozycakes]

Jean Dsouza. Hi Jean. I purchase through Amazon. Here is the link :) Oasis Supply Blank Printable Edible Wafer / Rice Paper - 100 8x11 Inch Sheets www.amazon.com/dp/B00P1HRWG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9QnMCbB742X8F

[@jeandsouza6701]

Thanks for the techniques n tips can u show the recipe for homemade lace

[@Dozycakes]

Jean Dsouza I’ve been using Cake Lace brand. If you’d like to make your own, Veena Azmanov has an easy-to-follow tutorial. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGXKlZSdqZtqr7c

[@dulceluzesquivelramos9510]

👉💝👈

[@tribepanda9777]

V can use it on cream cake direct?

[@Dozycakes]

I’ve applied wafer paper to Meringue buttercreams but not American buttercream, which will crust as it dries

[@tribepanda9777]

@@Dozycakes Thank you for guiding me this is son`s account :D

[@ilvianhendricks8750]

Hi can you please let me know how you attached the wafer paper on the cake.

[@Dozycakes]

Hello! Wafer paper can be applied to a buttercream or fondant cake using a little water or piping gel.

[@ilvianhendricks8750]

@@Dozycakes thank you so much for your response. I love the idea. You really creative.

[@nikitabelousov5697]

Well, please help) is it possible to put wafer paper on a ganache or a butter cream frosting or fondant is the only way?

[@Dozycakes]

Nikita Belousov yes, you can apply to buttercream and ganache with piping gel 👍

[@nikitabelousov5697]

@@Dozycakes thanks a lot!!! Hope to surprise ma girl for 8 March)

[@Dozycakes]

I would love to see the finished cake! Which texture mat are you using?

[@nikitabelousov5697]

@@Dozycakes actually I want to print your favourite piece of art on a wafer paper and put it on cake. Without any texture

[@Dozycakes]

Nikita Belousov inteww Interesting

[@mhwp3286]

How do you cut/eat a cake with wafer paper?? Do you remove it? Anyone know of a video that shows it? Neat tutorial.

[@Dozycakes]

You simply remove the paper. It hardens so it comes off easily. I find that guests are usually curious about it so I’ll put a small piece on their plate along with their cake - and warn them that it tastes like nothing 😂 A short demo on deconstructing a wafer paper cake is a great idea! I’ll put one together the next time I have the chance. I haven’t seen anything out there that shows this x

[@mhwp3286]

@@Dozycakes That would be fabulous! Love your tutorials by the way. 👍👍👍👍

[@conniekimbrell5137]

What would happen if you applied edible fabric to it? Would you loose the texture?

[@Dozycakes]

Connie Kimbrell hmm. Good question. I’ve made edible fabric with wafer paper. When I did, I applied the mixture for making edible fabric to wafer paper that was curled and crumpled from having colored it. When I made edible fabric from those pieces the paper remained crumpled. So I’m thinking it would hold the texture. Give it a try and report back!

[@Dozycakes]

Make sure your textured mats are rigid, like plastic. I tried to do this process with a silicone textured mat and it didn’t work as well, but it might have just been my particular mat.

[@WorshipUntoJesus]

Hi! Where do u get these textured mat?

[@Dozycakes]

The particular mats I used can be purchased through Amazon. Link below. These mats are more expensive than others, but I found the patterns have a nice depth to them so the paper can really capture the texture. Some are quite shallow and results are not the same. NASHINALS Facemile 6PCS Different Plastic Pattern Texture Mat Fondant Cake Molds Impression Mat Cupcake Wedding Cake Decoration 55021 NEW www.amazon.com/dp/B07H73CV8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6iLSBb28RVXDE

[@carolinehawkins1105]

If you cover the embossing plate and wafer paper with a piece of soft foam, then roll a rolling-pin firmly across this will have it shaped in a few moments.

[@Dozycakes]

Caroline Hawkins I’ll have to try that. You’ve done it successfully?

[@carolinehawkins1105]

With several different types and weights of paper, although admittedly, not with wafer paper yet. (Have only just found out about wafer paper.) I have arthritis so embossing by hand drives me to experiment with simpler ways to try things. It's worth trying different types of foam or felt, but even just pressing with a pad of soft cloth can do it. If the embossing plate is very soft an flexible it may need a soft layer underneath as well. Instead of the rolling pin you can use a craft-press (cuttlebug or Sizzix etc) or a bookpress.

[@Dozycakes]

Caroline Hawkins Makes sense. Thanks for the fresh ideas! Wafer paper is an interesting medium - many pluses and minuses. I’ve had hand surgery since creating this tutorial so...

[@dora519]

Hi! Have you eve tried using Paper Potion instead of water? I will keep your wafer paper flexible after spraying it.Water makes it hard and crispy, and more prone to crack

[@Dozycakes]

Dora Moreno I have some paper potion, but i have not used it yet. I’m thinking that if the paper is too flexible with the potion it will not hold onto the pattern from the texture mat, if used for this technique. If you give it a try please let me know how it works!

[@ediths.q.3097]

Good video!. Wath is paper potion?. It is a kind of eddible glue?. The liquid in your spray is just watter?. Thanks for answer!

[@Dozycakes]

Edith Salvador as I recall I used vodka. It dries quickly. In thinking about it now, water might actually be a good choice if you want more time to apply the texture. The trick is to use just enough to get the job done. Too much water or vodka runs a greater risk of tearing the sheet. Here is a link to paper potion. It is useful for conditioning your paper if you need flexibility. But I have to say, I’ve had my bottle for about six months and have only used it once. I find that water works very well for me in the work that I do. www.countrykitchensa.com/shop/sprinkles-decorations-toppers/wafer-paper-potion/50/749/1057/649853/

[@ediths.q.3097]

Thank you for your answer! :). Hugs

[@Dozycakes]

Edith Salvador 🤗

[@krazykara1327]

Can you refrigerate the cake overnight with the wafer paper on it and not wake up to a melted wafer paper on the cake?!

[@Dozycakes]

The paper won’t melt, but as your cake comes to room temp the wp will likely warp a little

[@agustasister5624]

Seems like there is an easier way to do this texture ...

[@Dozycakes]

Agusta Sister Maybe so. I thought saturating the paper more and laying it on the mat might make it easier, but you’d probably end up with a very curled, stiff sheet. I’ll be experimenting with this technique more. For now it seems the only way to create a nice, deep impression is with pressing it into the paper. If you discover an easier way please share!

[@KathrynRoberts60]

I LOVE the look but this definitely wouldn't be something to do if you have arthritis in your hands

[@Dozycakes]

Kathryn Roberts So very true! I needed hand surgery a year ago. This technique is probably why! 😂

[@kofoworolaolukoga7773]

Beautiful!!!