How to stencil wafer paper

In this video, you will learn how to decorate wafer paper using a stencil.

This technique is created by uber-talented cake artist Meera on Instagram.

And I wanted to share my to make these decorations and keep wafer paper flexible.

How to stencil wafer paper design?

  • I use regular Wafer Paper, which is 0.27mm. You can find my recommendations here.
  • Melt compound chocolate (candy melts) in a microwave for 1 minute at 50% power.
  • Mix melted chocolate until there are no lumps. 
  • If needed, melt for additional 10-30 seconds. 
  • Add a few drops of vegetable oil and mix well. 
  • Put your stencil on wafer paper and hold it in place. I used this stencil. 
  • Add chocolate and spread with an offset spatula to get an even thickness.  
  • Gently peel the stencil off and let the chocolate harden. 
  • Then it is dry to touch, you can shape your wafer paper into any design! 

Hope you give it a try and share on social media! I’m excited to see what you create! 

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3 Comments

  • Can u stick it on butter icing and how do u protect it from melting into the butter icing

    Reply
    • Yes, you can. Apply a thin layer of coca butter on the back side

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