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Falling Snowflakes Cake Side Stencil
Falling Snowflakes Cake Side Stencil
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About this item
Bring the beauty of a winter snowfall to your holiday desserts with the Falling Snowflakes Cake Side Stencil. A mix of delicate snowflakes and scattered dots creates a snowy finish for Christmas cakes, winter birthdays, and winter wonderland celebrations.
Choose a compact snowflake cluster for a decorative focal point or a longer band for broader coverage around cake tiers. Create raised white buttercream snowflakes against wintry blue frosting, airbrush a frosty pattern onto fondant, or dust a chocolate dessert with powdered sugar.
Sizing & Design Options
Sheet dimensions include the thumb-holds. Design dimensions describe the actual artwork.
| Stencil sheet | Design area | Suggested use |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5″ high × 8″ wide | 3.5″ high × 5″ wide | Compact snowflake cluster for a cake-side accent or flat dessert top. |
| 4.5″ high × 16″ wide | 3.7″ high × 12.7″ wide | Extended snowflake arrangement for wider cake-side coverage or a long decoration across a sheet cake. |
The layouts contain different arrangements and numbers of snowflakes. Select your preferred size when ordering.
Cakes & Desserts to Decorate
- Round cake tiers: Curve the stencil against a smooth side and repeat as needed, planning the spacing before starting. Choose a tier taller than the selected artwork to allow room for borders.
- Square and rectangular cakes: Position the design on a flat face. Use the compact layout where space is limited, or mask part of the longer design rather than wrapping detailed snowflakes across a sharp corner.
- Sheet cakes: Place the snowflakes across a smooth top as a snowy accent beside a holiday message or other decorations.
- Brownie slabs and chocolate cakes: Sift powdered sugar through the stencil onto a cooled, level surface before slicing.
- Cheesecakes and tiramisu: Dust cocoa over a smooth, chilled top, choosing a dessert large enough for the selected design.
Pair with our Snowflake Cake Stencil Top Trio for coordinating decorations on the top and sides of your winter cake.
Decorating Options
- Buttercream: Apply a thin layer of smooth, stencil-consistency buttercream over a firmly chilled buttercream cake for raised snowflakes.
- Royal icing: Create defined, textured details on firm, dry fondant or fully set royal icing using a smooth, spreadable stenciling consistency.
- Airbrushing: Apply food-safe airbrush color in light passes over smooth fondant or firm, dry buttercream. Hold the stencil close to the surface and mask surrounding areas to control overspray.
- Powdered sugar or cocoa: Sift a light coating onto a horizontal dessert top. Keep the stencil close without pressing into soft toppings, lift straight up after dusting, and decorate shortly before serving.
For Best Results
Start with a smooth, firm surface free of condensation. Apply your decorating medium lightly to preserve the fine snowflake branches and small dots. Clean and dry the stencil between applications, and let icing designs firm up before repeating nearby.
Stencil Highlights
- Made from durable, 10 mil food-grade Mylar.
- Reusable for repeated decorating projects.
- Two sheet sizes with different snowflake arrangements.
- Flexible for smooth curved cake sides and usable on flat dessert tops.
- Suitable for buttercream, royal icing, airbrushing, and sifted powders on appropriate surfaces.
- Made in the USA.
Custom Cake Stencils
Need a different size, additional overlays, or a personalized winter design? Contact us or start a chat to discuss your project. For custom holiday or winter artwork, submit your design and requested dimensions through our Request for a Quote form.