Welcome Items ♥ A Complete Guide to Creating and Designing Fake Cakes

2018.10.22 published

I want to know about welcome items that everyone hasn't prepared yet!

To all the brides-to-be, have you gathered all the items to decorate your welcome space?

Items to display in the welcome space include

☑ Welcome board

☑ Photo frames

☑ Candles

and various other types.

Of course, there are the standard items, but there must be some of you who want to decorate with something new and fresh that the guests have never seen before＊

@nagisa_marry

"Welcome Cake" is new and recommended!

For those who feel that way, I recommend decorating with a "fake cake" as a welcome item.

A fake cake is an artificial object mimicking a wedding cake. It is also known as a "dummy cake."

(By the way, "imitation cake" refers to non-edible cakes that the couple cuts during the reception.)

@wedding.chie

The fake cake can look just like a real wedding cake from a distance, making it an item that surprises and captures the attention of guests.

Some brides even place it on their dessert buffet table, not just in the welcome space!♡

@yuki_txs

While fake cakes are a standard welcome item overseas, the number of brides preparing them in Japan is still quite small.

In this article, I will introduce how to make fake cakes, the materials needed, and design examples!

@rys_wedding

Basic materials for a fake cake＊

Here are the materials needed for a fake cake.

☑ Round box or Styrofoam

☑ Wall sealant

☑ Vinyl sheet or plastic wrap

☑ Cooking sheet

☑ Gloves

☑ Spatula

☑ Glue or glue gun

☑ Artificial flowers, food samples, ribbons

☑ Cake topper (optional)

Round boxes are sold at Daiso, and Styrofoam can be found at Tokyu Hands.

Wall sealant is a sealing material used for wallpaper seams or as a base treatment for wallpaper. It will be used as frosting♩ You can purchase it on Rakuten for around 500 yen.

➡【Rakuten】 You can buy wall sealant online!

Next, let's go over the basic steps for making a fake cake.

Basic Steps for Fake Cake Making ① Stack and Glue the Boxes

Remove the lid from the round box, flip it upside down, stack it, and glue it with a glue gun or bond. Be careful to keep the center aligned.

If you only want to make a single-tier fake cake, you can skip this step!

Basic Steps for Fake Cake Making ② Apply Wall Sealant

Once the boxes are securely glued, put on gloves and use a spatula to apply the wall sealant.

To prevent mess, lay a vinyl sheet or plastic wrap on the table. Then place the box on top of a cooking sheet (this will help it release easily after it’s done).

Squeeze a lot of sealant (wall sealant) on the top of the box and spread it evenly with the spatula. Let any excess cream flow down the sides.

Cover all layers with wall sealant using the steps above.

You can change the appearance of the cake by modifying how you apply the cream♡

Basic Steps for Fake Cake Making ③ Let it Dry

Once you've covered the entire surface with wall sealant, let it dry thoroughly.

It’s safe to let it sit for 2-3 days.

If you have parts like cake toppers that you want to insert into the cake base, make sure to add them before the wall sealant dries.

Once it’s completely dry, it becomes hard and difficult to insert items.

@miiiii526

Basic Steps for Fake Cake Making ④ Decoration

Once the wall sealant is completely dry, decorate freely with fruits, flowers, and ribbons to complete your fake cake!

Writing illustrations or letters on the sides can also add a stylish touch♩

@rnkj_wd

What designs is everyone making? Introducing fake cake designs ♡

Here are some designs from those who quickly DIY'd fake cakes.

This is a fake cake that recreates the trending naked cake.

The surface of the box is hardened with clay, and then wall sealant is applied to give the appearance of exposed sponge♡

This recreates a classic wedding cake decorated with strawberry food samples ♡ It looks just like a real cake♩

The flowers and pink ribbons are so cute. It would definitely brighten up the welcome space.

This DIY fake cake was made by gluing thick paper onto a round box from the 100 yen store and painting the surface with blackboard paint.

They drew letters and illustrations with chalk and decorated it with artificial flowers.

It looks stylish, just like the fake cakes from overseas!

@yuki_txs

A romantic design fake cake decorated with pink artificial flowers and ribbons. The pearl necklace on the first tier is also adorable ♡

They added a touch of pink acrylic paint to the cream on the first tier for a subtle hint of color.

Try your hand at DIYing a fake cake! ♡

I introduced the rare and latest welcome item, the "fake cake." It’s an item that is sure to brighten up your welcome space.

Please give DIY a try♩

➡【Rakuten】 You can buy wall sealant online!

@miiiii526