what program do i use to make cupcake toppers?

[kleap]

hi! i have question for graphic designers on what programs are used to make cupcake toppers similar to the attached picture. i'm a stay at home mom and would like to learn how to make these for my son's upcoming birthday party. can you please tell me what computer programs is used?

thank-you!

 

[RedTomato]

Interesting question.

I suspect it's not so much the design program - you can create these designs with any decent design program - photoshop, illustrator, MS Paint etc - it's the printer.

You probably need a specialised printer that can print with food-grade inks on edible paper.

But I'm not a whizz at making cakes - you might be better off asking in a cooking forum if there's any way of making these cake tops at home. Design is easy, it's the requirement that these images be edible that is hard.

 

[tkingart]

Believe it or not, I've actually seen such a program. But it was holiday-specific (Halloween.), and it was junk.

Check out PrintShop Deluxe (are they still around?), I thought they made a lot of garb...er... I mean craft/art-related software.

 

[techound1]

Here's a link to one of many transfer paper manufacturers:

http://www.icingsheet.com/

I google searched "cake frosting transfer paper" and there were loads of options.

 

[RedTomato]

Here's a link to one of many transfer paper manufacturers:

http://www.icingsheet.com/

I google searched "cake frosting transfer paper" and there were loads of options.

Thanks for that. Looks interesting - 'uses photocake edible Icing sheets, photocake edible ink cartridges'. So that's how.

I might look for a similar UK service so I can get some edible photos of my sprogs printed for their birthdays.

A groatse print would be nice for the office party cake Chocolate cake of course ...

 

[angello]

I used PrintShop Deluxe some time ago...

 

[Black&Tan]

Those look like simple printouts on a heavy paper stock (cardstock) and glued to white sticks (or popsicle-style).

I would avoid the edible paper/ink path as you'll need a specialized printer which tends to be in the $500 range.

Another option to explore is the Cricut cake pattern machine...that runs around $300.