Pattern Description:
This pdf template is designed to help you layout the vertical or horizontal abstract petal pattern on the cake pictured above. This is for the lined template only. There are written directions within the pdf on how to use the wax paper transfer method to execute the design, but I am assuming you have already taken my first class, “Clean & Simple Cake Design” and understand how to use the wax paper transfer method. It’s an incredible easy technique that allows you to transfer any graphic or pattern onto your cake simply and precisely using this template as a guide. If you’d like to take the class, here’s a link for 50% off. In this PDF packet you will receive TWO layouts, one vertical and one horizontal petal layouts. There will be options for a 4″ or a 6″ tall cake (see pictures above). You may cut the template down for shorter cakes, or make copies and tape them together for taller cakes. 
You may use this template/design on a fondant, ganached or buttercream covered cake. If using buttercream, the cake must be chilled and firm in order to press on the design. I am the petal cutter from the Polyform Premo Fashion Art Mini Cutter Set 12pc, found on Amazon.com or in the clay section of hobby stores like Michael’s or Joann’s. You may use any small single petal cutter around 7/8″ x 3/8″. Remember metal cutters can be manipulated and bent slightly to reduce/increase the size/shape of the diamond. **IMPORTANT NOTES** 1. This pdf does NOT include information on how to achieve the metallic look on the top tier nor how to create the wafer paper flower. This pdf is ONLY to provide you with the template to create the abstract petal pattern on the bottom tier. This is not a tutorial…you are buying a lined design (see pictures above to show you what you are buying). If you are interested in learning how to execute the metallic look, build a tall cake or how to create a wafer paper flower, I show that in my second class, “Simple Modern Cake Design“. 2. There will be a seam in the back of the cake with this design. Due to set cutter sizes and various cake circumferences, you will not have a perfect, continuous design. Please use this template with that in mind. Have fun and please post pics so I can see all the fun you are having with these templates! Blessings!
Basic Skills Necessary:
- Stack, fill, crumb coat a cake to a smooth finish or cover a cake in fondant.
- Understand how the wax paper transfer method works I teach in my “Clean & Simple Cake Design” class
Sizing / Finished Measurements:
- This is for any size cake. The template includes options for a 4″ tall cake and 6″ tall cake. For any other size, you can cut the template down or add to it by making multiple copies for taller cakes.
- In this PDF packet you will recieve TWO layouts, one vertical and one horizontal petal layouts. There will be options for a 4″ or a 6″ tall cake (see pictures above). You may cut the template down for shorter cakes, or make copies and tape them together for taller cakes
Materials:
- Wax paper, cellophane or parchment paper
- Shortening preferred (Crisco, Sweetex) or butter
- Fondant, gumpaste or modeling chocolate
- Petal cutter from the Polyform Premo Fashion Art Mini Cutter Set 12pc, found on Amazon.com or in the clay section of hobby stores like Michael’s or Joann’s.