This was my very first topsy turvy cake! I was so nervous to do it. It was for a friends birthday. Everything is buttercream icing. Gold color is tan colored icing, then i used the wilton gliter gel and brushed it on after the icing had "crusted" a little. Wire Loops with beads at the end for the top tier to add a little extra special to it. I was happy with how it came out! Thanks for looking