"Do You Know About 'Joint Compound'? The Adhesive That Looks Like Real Whipped Cream for DIY Wedding Cakes!"
2018.04.14 published
Problem*Do you think this wedding cake is real?
Suddenly, here’s a question*
Do you think this wedding cake adorned with plenty of berries is real?
Or do you think it's a fake?
Many brides might think, "Since this is the question being asked, it must be fake..."
But in reality, this is a faux wedding cake that looks incredibly real!
However, the color and application of the whipped cream are exactly like the real thing...!
If it were served normally, I would think, "It looks delicious~" and would probably eat it*
\I've never heard of that/It's made with joint compound*
This wedding cake that looks incredibly real is made with something called "joint compound"*
Joint compound is an acrylic-based caulking material. Simply put, it's an adhesive.
It's commonly used to fill gaps in walls and in bathrooms, making it a familiar item in the construction industry.
Now, joint compound has been in the spotlight for looking and having the color of whipped cream,
which is why more brides are DIYing wedding cakes for venue decorations*
How is it made?
Making a wedding cake with joint compound is very easy to DIY*
First, prepare a cake base using a round box, styrofoam, cardboard, or similar materials.
Then, simply squeeze out a generous amount of joint compound and apply it to the sides with a spatula♡
The appeal of joint compound is that it can look stylish without needing to be applied meticulously*
A vertical line application method is standard.
Once you’ve applied joint compound all over, just decorate with flowers and ribbons, let it dry, and it's complete!
Drying will take about half a day, so be careful not to touch or drop it*
It looks cute when displayed in the welcome space♡
Joint compound can be purchased at home improvement stores or online for about 500-600 yen for 500g*
It will surely become an adorable decoration item when displayed in the wedding welcome area, photo booth, or at the head table♡
Why not try DIYing a wedding cake with joint compound?
➡Purchase joint compound on Rakuten