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How to make a flower fairy cake topper

June 4, 2012 by Louise 79 Comments

Fairy cake topper

This little sweet flower fairy is made using some of the same techniques, I have used for the teddy bear cake topper. She is just about 3″ tall but can be made smaller if you want to place her on a cupcake, like I have done here:

This is what I use:
Rolled fondant, alternative use gum paste
Tylo powder (Tylose powder, Tylopur, Gum tragacanth & Gum tex can be used)
Butterfly cutter for the fairy wings. The one that I have used here is from Sugar Delites
Cocktail sticks
Half moon tool or just use the end of a drinking straw
Bulbous cone (PME) or another tool with a pointy end
Nesting flower cutters for the fairy dress
Small calyx cutter for the flower hat. A small 5 petal flower can also be used
Edible glue + small brush (see how you can make your own glue)
Food gel paste colors in the colors you want for your fairy
Brown food gel color for the facial features. You can use another eye color if you like
White & pink petal dust + a few drops of either clear alcohol or lemon extract
Super fine brushes
Soft brush to blend in the pink dust on her cheeks.
Glitter dust for the fairy wings
Cornstarch (to prevent sticky hands while working with the fondant)
A little bit of Crisco, if the fondant starts to dry
A little cup or a round cookie cutter with foil to hold the head while you paint the facial features
Flower foam pad + ball tool
Small non stick knife
Cotton sticks
Small plate to mix colors on

How to get the skin color for the body parts:
I have never liked the “skin colors” that you can buy ready to use. So, I usually mix them myself. For this light skin color I have mixed very small amounts of Ivory and Pink into the fondant.

Tools for the face:
Here you can see the tools that I use for the face

Remember that every body part starts out with a smooth ball

Step 1:
Take a golf ball sized amount of skin colored fondant and knead your fondant with Tylo powder (1/4-1/2 tsp) Shape the fondant into a slim cone shape. Insert a cocktail stick in the top and set aside.

Step 2:
Take some more “skin” fondant add 1/4 tsp of Tylo powder. Roll out a 2 1/2″ long sausage. Cut it in two and mold a little foot (Same way as for the Teddy Bear) Remember to check if they are right in size for the fairy body. Glue the legs on at the front of the body using edible glue. Set a side to dry.


Step 3:
Determine what size you want for the wings. Then take some white fondant with Tylo powder and roll it out thinly (2-3mm) Cut out 3 butterflies (in case of breakage) Cut them in two and brush them with some glitter dust and set a side to dry completely.

Step 4:
Have your cup covered with foil ready for the head. Take the amount of “skin” fondant that you find right for the head size and again add a little Tylo powder (If you have any leftover “skin” fondant with Tylo powder from the previous two steps? Then use this) Roll and shape a little head for the fairy. Place the head in the “cup holder” and use the cocktail stick to mark out in the center of the head for the nose. Next take a pointy tool and make holes for the eyes. Then take the 1/2 moon tool and use it for the mouth. Roll two tiny balls of white fondant and attach the eyes with a little glue. Flatten the eyes a bit. Make another tiny ball of “skin” fondant for the nose, fix with a little glue. Let the fondant (head) dry for 30 mins before you start to paint the facial features. In the meantime you can color the fondant for the flower dress (just use plain fondant, no Tylo).

Step 5:
Now it is time to paint the facial features. I like to have a piece of fondant to remove excess paint from the brush but also to make sure that the color is not too strong when I want to paint. It takes a steady hand but it really helps when the head is resting in the foil holder. Mix a little brown gel color with few drops of clear alcohol and with the super fine brush paint the eyes, lashes and brows. Mix some white petal dust & alcohol and paint a white sparkle in each eye. Make some rosy cheeks with a soft brush and pink colored petal dust. Attach the head to the body with a little glue. Let the fairy dry overnight.
TIP! If you should not be happy with what you have painted? Then you can carefully remove the paint by gently rubbing a cotton stick, moisten, not too wet, with clear alcohol. Use a new cotton stick when the other one is dirty. Take a clean soft brush and brush a little corn starch on the spot that you have cleaned with the clear alcohol. Brush away any excess corn starch. Rub a little bit of Crisco if there are any trace of corn starch afterwards. You can then paint the face again.


Step 6:
You can use different nesting flower petal cutters to make the dress. For the two first rows of petals you should be using the same size of petals and a smaller one for the last row. If you like you can thin and frill the petals using a flower foam pad and a ball tool. Brush a little glue on the back of the petals and attach them all the way around the body.


Step 7:
When you have added three rows of petals it is time to make the arms. Take some “skin” fondant with Tylo. Roll a thin sausage and cut a diagonal cut. Form the arms and cut a little thumb too. Attach with glue. Then cut out two flower petals in the same size you used for the last row on the dress. Glue them on top of the arms as sleeves.



Step 8:
Take some plain fondant in the color you want for the hair and roll small strings of hair in the palm of your hand. Brush a little glue on the head and attach the hair. Remember that the flower hat will cover most of the hair.


Step 9:
When the hair is done cut out more flower petals (I have used the large sized cutter that I used for the first two rows for the dress) Glue on the flower petals as shown on the photo.


Step 10:
Cut out a little green 5 petal flower and glue it on the hat. Make a hole in the middle and add a little bit of glue. Make a little green flower stem and attach it into the hole.


Step 11:
All you need now, is to give your little fairy a pair of wings. Brush the wings with a little glue and carefully press them into the back of the fairy. Let your little fairy dry over night or even better for a couple of days. Before you place her on your cake.

Happy Caking!

Louise

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Comments

  1. Priscilla

    April 3, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    I made this cake topper for a garden theme cake. Your tutorial was very helpful… Thank you.

    Reply
  2. Shirley

    December 19, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    I love the fairy topper. It’s just adorable. Thanks.

    Reply
  3. kiki balden

    December 12, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    i so love your tutorial and how beautiful your work is! thank you for sharing how to make this little fairy!

    Reply
  4. Aggie

    November 10, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    She’s beautiful. Can I ask as new to this.. Is she edible with the tylo powder?? Also how much fondant is needed for a 3inch Fairy????

    Reply
  5. Leonor Prager

    October 22, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    I love the fairy cake topper & maybe in the future it would be great if for each
    Project all the supplies could be sold as a package.

    Reply
    • Louise

      October 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM

      I can see your point but i wont be able to do so. I only write, I do not sell cake decorating tools. 😉

      Reply
  6. Leanne Groves

    October 22, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    I just completed my first try at your fairy topper, looks great, although a bit more practice needed. Thanks, my little girls love it!!

    Reply
  7. cake decorating

    October 18, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    You have elaborated all the process of flower fairy cake topper very well. Images show it very clearly. I am gonna make it very soon. Thanks for sharing. Keep doing good work.

    Reply
  8. ngọc ánh

    October 15, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    woa, so cute

    Reply
  9. Cake Decorating Courses

    October 13, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Fantastic and very inspring. The detail is fantastic Louise.

    Reply
  10. Soren

    October 11, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    So pretty!

    Reply
  11. Zlatka

    October 7, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    thank you so much, that exactly what I was looking for !!! its soo sweet! x

    Reply
  12. Ann-Janice Bayo

    October 5, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    As a first timer your explanations are absolutely fantastic. Everything is explained so simply and each step beautifully photographed which makes everything seem much simpler. Many many thanks, can´t wait to get started and will definately be using this site very very often

    Reply
  13. lili

    October 5, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    the flower fairy cake topper is so cute i love how you made it in this beauty you are the best backer i ever know

    thank you for this beautiful fairy

    Reply
  14. Naomi

    October 4, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    So, so cute!

    Reply
  15. Alba

    September 29, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Wow.. I love it. I have to make this. Thank you!

    Reply
  16. Chris Mutch

    September 27, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    What a cute fairy and how simple … love it , Thanks for sharing
    🙂

    Reply
  17. Louise

    September 27, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    fantastic

    Reply
  18. Sunny

    September 26, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Tried making this today, it came out really well. Thanks for the tutorial. 🙂

    Reply
  19. Francesca

    August 28, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Sei un mostro di bravura!

    Reply
  20. juliet

    August 27, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Am a first time baker…and am finding ur techniques easy good job and God bless ur work xxx

    Reply
  21. Chisom

    August 17, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Its lovely how u do dis…wish I cud learn dis

    Reply
  22. Neelum

    August 16, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    OMG .. you are amazing !! Can you please tell me if we can use the fondant recipe you gave for these ? Also.. what is tylo? Can we work without it?

    Reply
    • Louise

      August 20, 2012 at 12:30 PM

      You can use the mmf but I would recommend that you use gum paste or store bought fondant. If you use GP you would not need to add Tylo but you would if using fondant. Tylo powder is a gum agent that helps fondant to thicken, keep it’s shape and dry fast. It can be difficult to make figurines using only mmf or fondant.

      Reply
  23. Kirsty

    August 16, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    wow this is just great, thank you for sharing I cannot wait to try out your ideas when all my equipment finally turns up!

    Reply
  24. Farzana

    August 2, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    This is so great! I always wondered how the cake decorators made the little figurines look so flawless. Your work is wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
  25. Nicola Machin

    August 1, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Fantastic – i love the fairy and shall have a go this weeken for my nieces baby shower

    Reply
  26. Joanne

    July 30, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Thank you sooo much for your tutorials sharing your talents. Tried this one twice and loved the outcome. Could you please come up with a Cinderella carriage cake topper?

    Reply
  27. Kulinarna Wyspa

    July 30, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Great idea. I will prepare it with mu daughter. We will have a lot of fun. Good post with lots of information and detailed photos.

    Reply
  28. sabah

    July 30, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    wounderful. thnx

    Reply
  29. Birthday Cake

    July 23, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Great tips to make this a flower fairy cake topper. Nice job. Thanks for share.

    Reply
  30. Maria

    June 26, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    Thank you so much for being generous with your ideas! You are truly a gem in the cake decorating world!

    Reply
  31. ester at esters hörna

    June 15, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Soo beautiful! You are very talented!

    Reply
  32. Viris

    June 11, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    es very beautiful,thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
  33. teresis

    June 11, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    esta preciooooso!!! mil gracias por compartirlo!!!

    Reply
  34. ana

    June 8, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    es precioso, cada tutorial que pones me gusta mas que el anterior, en este te has superado, muchas gracias por compartir

    Reply
  35. Mari

    June 8, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    I think it is lovely! Can’t wait to make one myself 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend 🙂

    Reply
  36. SharyB

    June 6, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    wonderful, we need more, you are such a star……:)

    Reply
  37. Bridget

    June 6, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    That is sooooooooo cute! Thank you for all your help and information!

    Reply
  38. Nely

    June 6, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Thankyou so much for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  39. Lilia

    June 6, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Woooow beautiful, thanks for sharing

    Reply
  40. Monique

    June 6, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Thank you so much. It is really cute and easy to make!

    Reply
  41. Suey

    June 5, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    She is adorable and will give any cake a WOW factor
    THANK YOU

    Reply
  42. Michelle

    June 5, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing Louise
    What is Tylo powder
    I usually make my own gum paste but have no idea what Tylo powder is and what it is used for
    I live in Australia is it called something else over here?

    Reply
    • Louise

      June 6, 2012 at 9:38 AM

      It’s a gum agent that hardens/thicken the fondant. It is used when making gum paste.

      Other names for it:
      Tylose powder, Tylopur, Gum Tragacanth, Gum Tex

      Reply
  43. amira

    June 5, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    im impressed! well done!

    Reply
  44. Geet

    June 5, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing. You are such an inspiration for me 🙂

    Reply
  45. Sandy

    June 5, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Adorable!! Thank you for continuing to share your talent. God Bless…

    Reply
  46. MareAmi

    June 5, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    WOW!! Just, wow.

    Reply
  47. Silvina

    June 5, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Ii think you are wonderful for sharing such cute and helpfull tutorials! Thank you.

    Reply
  48. nilgün sözbir

    June 5, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    very very beautiful.thanks for sharing

    Reply
  49. Barbara Clark

    June 5, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    This is so cute. There are some of the items used that I am not familiar with. For the alcohol I am assuming you use something like vodka, but not sure where to get edible glue and also Tylo? Any hints where to get those items would be great! She is so cute I want to make one now!!

    Reply
    • Louise

      June 5, 2012 at 8:20 PM

      Barbara: I will make sure to add a note in this and the forthcoming tutorials. For the alcohol=vodka. The edible glue is made with Tylo powder. I will add links in the tutorial. Thank you!

      Reply
  50. Eftychia

    June 5, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    What an excellent work! Thanks so much for this tutorial.

    Reply
  51. Marielba

    June 5, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Beautiful, so cute, thanks you

    Reply
  52. azucena

    June 5, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    es maravilloso,me encanta,gracias

    Reply
  53. Janice

    June 5, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    she is lovely, I look forward to having ago
    thank you for another great idea

    Reply
  54. Diane

    June 5, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    This is so adorable!
    Your tutorials are so well done and easy to follow and I love that you lay the cutters out so we can see just what your using !
    Thanks so much !

    Reply
  55. Beth

    June 5, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    so adorable! thanks for the tutorial. May I ask, where from or what brand your butterfly and flower cutters are?

    Reply
    • Louise

      June 5, 2012 at 8:21 PM

      There are a link to the butterfly cutter under the material list. The flower cutters are from different brands.

      Reply
  56. Cupcake the Right Shape

    June 5, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I love this sweety fairy!

    Reply
  57. Wenny Yazki

    June 5, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Thanks for sharing this cute fairy topper..

    Reply
  58. Laura

    June 5, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    This fairy is so sweet! Thanks for sharing your talents!

    Reply
  59. Nada

    June 5, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Very cute

    Reply
  60. Tesei

    June 5, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    I think it looks lovely! Perfect for a little girls dream birthday, thank you!

    Reply
  61. Carmen

    June 5, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Beautiful!!!!! Thanks for sharing it…

    Reply
  62. cakencookiebakr (Michele)

    June 5, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    This is so adorable! Your tutorials are always so beautifully done and easy to follow! Can’t wait to try this! Thanks so much for your time and incredible talent 🙂

    Reply
  63. Tala Panton

    June 5, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    This is just darning! I have to say that this is my absolute most FAVORITE blog Louise!!!! You make the effort that your readers must endure so very worth it and achievable and I am grateful to you for sharing your talents/craft savy-ness with us. You are appreciated!!!

    Reply
    • Louise

      June 5, 2012 at 8:22 PM

      Thank you so much for your sweet words Tala 🙂 VERY much appreciated. Louise xx

      Reply
  64. Natasha

    June 5, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    HI Louise
    Your site was the first I visited when deciding to go back to cake decorating after 14 years. As you could imagine alot has changed in this time. Your site has been a breath of fresh air. So precisly put and easy to follow. I still log in several times a week to get new ideas and am never disappointed. I just wanted to say thanks, you are truly a kindred spirit. The most recent post is just gorgeous I shall be making a few this weekend without fail.

    many thanks

    Natasha

    Reply
    • Louise

      June 5, 2012 at 11:07 AM

      Natascha, welcome back to the wonderful world of cake decorating. I hope that you will enjoy my site. Louise xx

      Reply
  65. Gina

    June 5, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    i have to say you are awesome and i always love your tutorials

    Reply
  66. Mi Vida en un Dulce

    June 5, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    OMG, it’s just perfect, you are wonderful with your hands.
    Thanks so much for the step by step, hope some day I can make something so close than your creations.

    Reply
  67. Samantha

    June 5, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    This is stunning! Look my breath away. Cannot wait to make this beautiful fairy.
    Thank you for sharing your amazing talent, much appriciated.

    Reply
  68. Diana Viera

    June 4, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Louise ~ She is absolutely adorable/precious! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us!

    Reply
  69. Lorynne

    June 4, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Another brilliant tutorial!thanks for sharing.she’s too sweet.

    Reply
  70. Shirley@bells-bakery

    June 4, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    This is just fantastic Louise! So cute!

    Reply
  71. Gabrielle Lovi

    June 4, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    This is so cute. I do all my cake toppers in polymer clay, but just the idea for this one is inspiration enough for me. Will make for some little girl’s cake.

    Reply

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