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Video Tutorial: Wafer Paper Delphinium

Learn how to make blue delphiniums from wafer paper – perfect for cake decorating and show-stopping arrangements.

Before you start assembling the blooms, Anna teaches different ways to color wafer paper and how to shape petals that will give your flowers a realistic dimensional look and texture. And you’ll learn how to make the individual flowers, wafer paper centers, and construct these stunning stems.

You can download template and print this instruction to follow along the demo.

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Put your own spin on the project by choosing different colors, adding your own personal touch, or creating a bright bouquet of them! I can’t wait to see what you do with it. You can make your own wafer paper flower, post on social media and tag me @astashkinacakes, so I can share.

You will need:

EK Success Hydrangea Punch
Wafer Paper (Learn more about types of wafer paper here)
Sharp Scissors
Glue brushes
28 Gauge white wire
18 gauge green wire
Glass bowls
Flower Pad
Ball tool
White Floral Tape
Wafer Glue (download my recipe here)

Click HERE to see what supplies I use and recommend.

How to make wafer paper flowers:

1. Gather your tools and materials. Download the template.
2. Cut wafer paper according to the template using scissors or a cutting machine.
3. Using a small brush, color wafer paper with petal dust.
4. Place petal on the Flower Pad and shape it using ball tool to soften.
5. Color wafer paper black and make a flower center.
6. Apply small amount of wafer glue to each petal and attach to the bud.
7. Using floral tape assemble Wafer Paper Filler flowers on a branch.

WHAT IS WAFER PAPER?

Wafer paper is an edible paper for cake decorating, typically starch-based. It is vegan, gluten-free, and free from most allergens. It closely resembles printer paper in texture, but it is edible and could be manipulated into beautiful florals and used for contemporary cake designs. Wafer Paper is also called Rice paper and the difference is the main ingredient.

Ingredients: potato starch (or rice starch), water, and vegetable oil.

It’s safe to eat and the flavor is very subtle — so it won’t interfere with what’s going on in your cake. You can condition wafer paper in all kinds of ways – create flowers and textures, so it’s so great for cake decorating.

What wafer paper should you buy? Here you can learn more about different grades of wafer paper.

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STORAGE

Keep wafer paper in a clean Ziplock bag and store in a cool, dry place. Wafer paper can last quite some time (around 2 or 3 years on average) if stored correctly.

If your wafer paper is dry and crackly, watch this tutorial on how to fix it.

HOW TO START WITH WAFER PAPER?

My advice is always – just start TODAY. Take your wafer paper, and a pair of sharp scissors and watch any of my Youtube tutorials – it’s free.

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Just getting started but looking for something to help you save time and still create beautiful edible flowers? We’ve created the All-In-One Wafer Paper Flower Templates just for you!

Prefer a 1:1 Private Class? I’m booking out for next month. Learn more here.

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And our Wafer Paper Academy is great for anyone who is tired of being frustrated that their fragile sugar flowers, anyone who wants to create modern wedding cakes that “wow” everyone-but don’t know where to start, and of course anyone who is looking to build their cake decorating business.

For daily wafer paper ideas and inspiration, join me on Instagram and Pinterest. Or check my YouTube channel for wafer paper video tutorials and other cake decorating projects.

Hey! I’m Chef Anna

I’m a pastry chef, award-winning Wedding Cake Artist, content creator, and educator for cake designers.

At Florea Cakes, our mission is to help home bakers learn to design modern wedding cakes with wafer paper flowers and build the creative business of their dreams.

Chef Anna’s cakes have been featured on magazine covers, TV commercials, and digital publications worldwide.

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Video Tutorial: Wafer Paper Delphinium