Wafer Paper Velvet

How to make a fluffy velvet texture on a cake?

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to make edible velvet for cake decorating using wafer paper and create lace-inspired flowers.

Learn my easy technique and tips and tricks on how to make wafer paper flowers and edible velvet.

You will need:

 – Wafer Paper (I use 0.27mm, but any thin wafer paper would work, especially if you have any dry or scrap pieces)
Regular Wafer Paper
Premium Wafer Paper
Saracino Wafer Paper
 – Coffee or spice grinder:
Mr.Coffee Electric Coffee Grinder
 – Color of your choice:
The Sugar art Elite Cecylia Rose 
Edible Pearl powder (I use Saracino Powder Pearl)
 – Piping gel (you can just clear gel, water or corn syrup, something sticky)
Wilton Clear Piping Gel
 – Brush Set

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