You've all seen them. Some people put decorative little scroll type things or plaques, I guess, in front of or on top of their cake and put the name or wording on that instead of directly piping onto the cake. How do I do that? How do you all get the typing so perfect? Seeing as it's most likely gumpaste or something hard, can I just type it on non-edible paper?

If someone has detailed instructions for me, I would so appreciate it!

Thanks!
Amber

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There are several ways to make these plaques. Most of them are gumpaste so they harden. For the words, you can print out the message on your computer using a font you like. Then you place the paper over the plaque and using a pin, poke holes to mark the letters and then pipe over the marks.

Alternatively, transfer the message onto a piece of tracing paper and on using a pencil, trace over the letters on the reverse side of the paper. Then, place the tracing paper on your plaque and trace over the letters on the correct side. This will leave an pencile outline on the plaque and you can pipe following the outlines.

Hope this explaination makes sense.

The ones that I have done were fondant. I painted them freehand with paste food color and then let them harden. You can't use the paintbrushes that wilton sells...you need a script liner brush which you can buy at a craft store (don't use one that you've used with any paint).

i make the plaque out of GP, then using my projector and an edible food marker pen, write the message on the plaque.

I make my plaques out of gumpaste then use a tappit cutter to make the words. These are great little cutters that come in capital or small letters. If you look at my grooms cakes, you will see what the letters look like.

I love the idea of using a projector! My daughter has a Disney Princess projector that she HAD to have, and now has abandoned....I wonder if I can sneakily swipe it??? <evil thoughts flowing>

My husband calls that liberating it!!!

Oooh, that's a much better way of rationalizing it!! lol

So do you guys hand mold your plaques? How do you get them to look so nice?