How to Drape a Wedding Cake in Tulle
The cake is one of the major attractions at most weddings. Whether you use an individual cake stand or one with tiers and pillars, you can decorate it in a way that will enhance the presentation of the cake and add to the sense of occasion. Drape a wedding cake in tulle that complements the wedding colors and the theme. A string of lights twisted into the tulle creates a romantic feel. Add decorations to the tulle such as beads, pearls and real or silk flowers. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place a round piece of tulle over an individual cake stand. It should cover the stand completely, draped over the sides, like a mini tablecloth. For a layered look, use three circles of varying lengths. Use tulle in the wedding colors and alternate with white.
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Dab a small amount of nontoxic glue around the perimeter of each cake tier stand. Press tulle into the glue and continue to drape tulle around the edge of the stand. Drape the tulle to create a garland effect or wrap the tulle tightly and tie into a bow. To add color, loosely twist two or more colors of tulle. Press the tulle against the tulle in several areas. Allow the glue to dry for 24 hours before putting the cake on the stand.
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Drape strips of tulle around each pillar on a tiered cake stand and tie tulle or lace bows around the strips at the top, center and bottom to hold them in place.
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Loosely drape tulle around the base of the cake. Add any embellishments to the tulle that complement the theme of the wedding, such as seashells or fresh flowers, by putting the items inside the twists of the tulle.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a hot glue gun to attach embellishments such as pearls, beads, sequins or small plastic ornaments to the fabric.
References
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