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1. Making the bows
Paul starts with the cakes already iced and covered. If you need guidance with that then check out the Covering and Stacking tutorial.
Paul starts by making the bow parts from wafer paper.
2. Making the tails
Using the same technique Paul now makes the tails for the bow.
3. Dusting the bows
Now its time to add some colour. Watch how Paul just adds a gentle tint of colour through brushing on dusts.
4. Putting it all together
Now its time to bring all the components together to get that luxurious fabric effect from the wafer paper.
5. Other Ideas
Paul shares some extra hints and tips about this design.
6. Pro Lesson
Paul shares some business tips about this design and suggested retail price.
How to Make an Edible Fabric Bow Wedding Cake
If you’ve ever admired those elegant wedding cakes featuring oversized fabric-style bows and wondered how they’re made, then you’re going to love this latest tutorial from Paul.
In this tutorial, Paul shows you how to create a beautiful edible fabric bow wedding cake using wafer paper, giving your cakes a luxurious designer look without spending hours on complicated techniques. The finished cake looks like something you’d expect to see in a high-end wedding portfolio, yet the process is surprisingly straightforward and completely achievable for beginners. This is was a WOW factor design when Paul had the cake shop and a great design to add to your portfolio.
One of the biggest advantages of this design is that it delivers maximum impact with minimal production time. Wedding cakes can often involve many hours of intricate decoration, but this project allows you to create a premium finish far more efficiently. If you are running a cake business that’s great news as your reward and profit increase with every saved hour. Check out the Business Boot Camp on CakeFlix if you are keen to learn more about making money from your cakes.
What You’ll Learn
During this tutorial, Paul guides you through every stage of the process, including:
- Creating a template for your bow
- How to properly condition your wafer paper for flexibility and strength
- Creating the all-important crushed fabric effect for a realistic finish
- Attaching the wafer paper fabric to the template
- Dusting techniques to enhance depth and texture
- Constructing and positioning the finished bow on the cake
A key feature of this design is the realistic fabric appearance. Paul demonstrates exactly how to create soft folds and natural textures that make the bow look like genuine fabric rather than a sugar decoration. You’ll also discover how to build the bow efficiently while maintaining a clean and professional finish.
Whether you’re new to wafer paper or looking for a quick wedding cake design to add to your collection, this project is packed with practical techniques that you can immediately apply to your own cake business.
By the end of the tutorial, you’ll have the confidence to create a stunning edible fabric bow wedding cake that looks premium, photographs beautifully, and gives you another profitable design to offer your wedding cake clients. Better still, it’s a design that allows you to charge premium wedding cake prices without spending days creating it, making it an excellent addition to any cake decorator’s portfolio.
Don’t forget to share your interpretations of this wonderful cake with Paul and the rest of the CakeFlix community on our Family Facebook group.
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