I see all these pictures of tiaras standing using royal icing. How do you do that? I did a practice run on wax paper just to see if I could do it. how would I do the real thing and make it sit on top of a cake?

You need to attach your template and plastic wrap (not wax paper) to a straight bottle. Don't use a bottle that flares at the bottom because when the tiara is dry, you'll need to slide it down off the bottle.

DO NOT use royal icing for tiaras..............too easily broken ..........(trust me, I know!!!!)
Use gumpaste or 50/50 gumpaste and fondant.........much easier!!!!!!

Here's a tutorial I used: http://cakecentral.com/articles/129/how-to-make-a-royal-icing-tiara

I made mine out of gumpaste instead but I used the same prepping technique. Good luck!

I make mine only out of gumpaste now. Much stronger! I tape the wax paper to a small oatmeal container over the template. When it is dry, I just remove the tape, and the tiara just slides off the oatmeal container - no problem!

Here is one of mine:
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1433526

Loucinda, you're tiara was my inspiration! Love it! Yes, using the gumpaste was much easier than the RI and so much stronger and sturdier.

Thanks ladies. I can't wait to try it again!

i like to use a container that has a slight flare to it, the 2lb tub that satin ice comes in is just the right size. I draw my pattern directly on the tub and cover either with plastic wrap or wax paper both work, make sure it is smoothly laid down. Then i use RI, going over it about 3 times, yes it is fragile, i generally make 2 just in case. when it is dry and still on the container i will airbrush it silver. then release the paper and slice off towards the tapered end of the container.

I have also cut out tiaras using the cricut and laid over the same tub.