Project Guides

Wooden Birthday Cake Decor

Create custom wooden cake toppers and mini decorations (candles, stars, numbers) cut from thin basswood or balsa and finished with paint, foil, or stain for.

Category

Wood & Leather

Difficulty

Intermediate

Estimated time

1–2 hours (plus drying time for paint and sealer)

Useful for

• Birthday cake toppers for photo shoots and parties
• Cupcake picks and mini table decorations
• Cake smash sessions and first-birthday photo props
• Party centerpieces or place card holders
• Keepsake toppers that guests can take home
• cake topper
• birthday decor
• wooden topper
• basswood
• balsa
• party decor
• cutting machine