
Rice Paper
Please note:
Due to the nature of rice paper, it is slightly transparent and absorbent, so care is needed when handling or placing it on damp surfaces.
To use your toppers:
• Carefully cut around each rice paper design using clean, dry scissors.
• For best results, place the toppers onto a white background—such as fondant-topped cupcakes or royal icing—to help the design stand out clearly.
• If using buttercream, we recommend placing the rice paper onto a thin disk of slightly damp roll-out icing. This acts as a barrier, protecting the rice paper from moisture and helping prevent curling or ink smudging.
• Alternatively, if applying directly onto buttercream, do so just before serving. Over time, rice paper will absorb moisture from the cream, which may cause the edible ink to run.
Wafer Paper
Each topper will need to be cut out using a clean, dry pair of scissors unless you have selected the pre‑cut option.
When applying the toppers, use only a small amount of water to stick them onto fondant or icing. Using too much water may cause the wafer card to crinkle or the edible ink to run.
Applying straight to buttercream
You can place the toppers directly onto buttercream. However, if you are using coloured buttercream, I recommend applying the topper to a thin layer of fondant or icing first. This helps prevent any colour bleed from the buttercream into the wafer topper.
Icing Sheet
Our icing sheets are intentionally thinner to achieve a higher‑quality print finish. In hot or humid weather, the sheets may become softer and more difficult to cut or remove from the plastic backing.
If this happens, place the sheet in the freezer for around 30 minutes. I recommend testing with a small offcut first to gauge the ideal time. If the icing is still too soft, leave it in a little longer. Avoid pulling the icing away from the plastic, as this can cause tearing—peel the plastic away from the icing instead for a cleaner release.
You can also find many helpful tips online by searching “how to remove icing from plastic.”
Applying to fondant/icing
Applying the toppers could not be easier, slightly dampen the icing on cake with a small amount of water (less is more) and apply the topper evenly.
Applying to buttercream
you can simply apply these straight to butter cream, or for more of a professional finish apply to fondant/icing first and cut to shape for more stability.
If using coloured buttercream, I would recommend applying to fondant/icing first to stop the coloured buttercream bleeding through to image,
Not for use with double cream/fresh cream toppings.
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