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The party decoration industry is always looking for alternatives to create the best visual effects at the lowest cost. Among the various possibilities of items to add value to the look, the fake cake is an option. With a children’s circus theme it goes very well. Check out fake circus cake ideas and learn how to make them!
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Photos and Ideas of Fake Circus Cake
For some people it is certainly strange to think about not having a beautiful cake decorated on the main table of a children’s birthday party. Sweets for children’s parties are still there, such as the classic brigadeiros, kisses and the like. But not the cake? This is the idea of the fake cake or scenic cake. The item is displayed on the main table drawing as much attention as the filled layer model but will not be broken.
In the circus theme party, material proposals abound to build a beautiful decorative candy. The idea of opting for a fake circus cake is not only to reduce costs but also to increase decorative possibilities. The layers and weight of the candy itself, as well as its material and ambient temperature limit some decorations.
With the scenic cake, everything is allowed. It’s worth putting in lighting with an electrical network like a waterfall. Anyone who has taken a peek at the show on the Discovery Home&Health pay TV channel, Cake Boss, has noticed that many of the decorations are actually inedible. The confectioner always bumps into limits such as flames that can melt the frosting, waterfalls and others. There are no problems with fake cake.
And how are the guests? They receive a different cake. With the economy of the main cake you can invest in a variety of flavors of pies or cakes and serve through the buffet at the tables.
Some advantages of the fake cake are:
- It can be produced long before the event decoration and not necessarily the day before;
- The costs are lower – depending on the size of the cake, it can be quite expensive to produce a beautiful candy;
- Easier to transport;
- Among others.
There are plenty of ideas to produce a beautiful circus-themed party. Check out!
pink
Although the rose itself already has several shades that combine very well in a decoration, you can add other colors. The key is to always stay in the same variation. If the predominant color (pink) is pastel, the others should be in the same variety.
Vintage
There is the more modern circus style, a little more clean, and the vintage. The classic circus-style colors are louder with much more intense reds and blues. He also remembers the classic characters like the elephant, tightrope walkers, the magician, among other figures that we don’t always find in today’s circuses.
What differentiates a vintage model from a modern one is basically the choice of colors for pastel tones and characters. Look at the dolls’ clothes or in drawings and be inspired by models from the 20s or 30s.
Lux
What differentiates a decorated luxury cake from a simpler one is just the use of colors and items around the item. The gold and silver enhance the scenic cake and help change the style. But it’s worth investing in other items as well, such as retouched dolls, a few more layers or a better-increased base.
It is important to analyze whether it suits the style of the event or not. It’s no use having a very colorful and full of details cake when the table is simple and it’s a party for a few people without decoration on the walls.
The fake pink circus cake received a rubberized top hat.
of EVA
The ease of working with eva makes this the most chosen material for creating art. The rubber is malleable, easy to cut (with scissors or a knife) and can be joined with hot glue or other types of glue that are equally inexpensive.
The strong color of the eva helps to create a colorful fake circus cake. It is also very simple to assemble and light, easy to be repaired in case of damage.
A tip is to use biscuit dolls in the decoration to give the items more life. The mix of materials is nice and colorful. The tip is also for Minnie’s cake and other children’s themes.
The rubberized one receives many materials with glue such as fake pearls, paper and fabric.
Using eva it is possible to glue fabric and make the decoration more dynamic.
How to Make a Fake Cake
The first step is to decide which material to use. The base can be made of Styrofoam, round or square cardboard boxes, among other materials. A tip is to use Styrofoam because it is sold ready-made.
Styrofoam base for scenographic cake
Being styrofoam or box they must be very clean. Styrofoam can be sanded.
Each part of the cake must be covered separately in the case of cakes with more than one layer. If the raw material is fabric, for example, it must be glued on all bases separately and wait for the drying time. Staples should not be used so as not to create relief, just glue.
The next step is to join the bases with glue and wait for the proper drying time. Then just go decorating with various materials easily found in supply stores.
For those who want more ideas on how to make a fake cake, follow the styrofoam production suggestion in the video below.
The tip is to always think about what items you would like to have on your fake circus cake and what materials you could use to match your desire. Goods, crafts, and fabric stores can all give you good ideas on how to make the art.
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