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Video tutorial: Wafer Paper Watercolor Butterflies

I get asked all the time if I could make a tutorial on watercolor butterflies, and today is the day! If you’re still intimidated by working with wafer paper, this tutorial is for you! Learn step by step process of cutting, shaping, and painting these fancy watercolor butterflies. And, of course, I have a template for you, so you can make your own cake decorations!

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tools and materials

Wafer Paper (any thin paper would work)
Wilton Gel Colors: Violet and Buttercup Yellow
Dipping solution or vodka (you can use water, just plan accordingly for the drying time)
24 gauge white wire
Flat brushes
Americolor Airbrush black color
Fine tip brush (I use 00 size)
Sharp scissors

And to make it extra special:

Edible Gold
Edible Jewel Dust
Piping Gel

… and you can make your own Watercolor Wafer Paper Butterfly!

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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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