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Wafer Paper F.A.Q

Answering your questions about wafer paper.

How to choose wafer paper and what is wafer paper grade?

O-grade (0.22 mm) – very thin and light. I use this type for multi-petal flowers and if I want to make something quick.
AD-grade (Premium or 0.27-0.35 mm) – the most common type of paper to make flowers, foliage, and decorations. Takes on texture beautifully and is very versatile.
DD-grade (double-thickness or 0.6mm) – smooth on both sides and relatively thick. Great for printing designs or painting. I wouldn’t recommend this type of wafer paper for making flowers.

How to use wafer paper in high humidity?

Temperature won’t affect your wafer paper
Wafer Paper is more stable than sugar paste
Know your humidity
Adjust my AC Tonic Recipe
Use more cornstarch
Make petals in advance
Use food-grade silica gel packs

How to condition wafer paper without alcohol? Option 1: Use AC Tonic — my wafer paper conditioner Option 2: Use a steamer Option 3: Use an airbrush

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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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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.

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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.

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Wafer Paper F.A.Q

Wafer Paper F.A.Q

WHAT IS WAFER PAPER?

STORAGE

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