Stencils

Stencils are templates with a ready-made design: you lay them on the cake, apply the decoration and lift them off, and the pattern stays behind. We stock over 80 stencils and silicone templates for cakes and bakes, from weddings and babies to Halloween and Christmas.

Which stencils do we stock?

Sorted by theme, you will find among others:

• Wedding and love: Wedding (6 pieces), Just Married, Mr & Mrs, kissing couple, Love Birds, chandelier, string of pearls, Draping Pearls and Alencon Lace.
• Baby: Baby (6 pieces), Hello Baby, baby lettering, baby footprints and It's a Boy / Girl.
• Seasons and celebrations: Halloween, winter, autumn, Easter, Easter bunny, Christmas forest, reindeer and Father Christmas.
• Children and hobbies: unicorn, llama, safari animals, space, bicycle, basketball, instruments and sea creatures.
• Cities and lettering: skylines of New York, London and Paris, plus Harry Potter lettering and logo.

There are also silicone stencils in pairs with dots, lines, hearts, leaves or honeycomb for patterns and borders.

Choosing the right stencil

Measure the cake first: stencils marked, for example, Ø 25 cm cover a large cake top, while smaller motifs go on the edge or on cupcakes and biscuits. With sets of 3, 4 or 6 pieces you combine several motifs on one cake, for example lettering in the centre and small motifs around the edge. Pick the theme to suit the occasion and make sure the design matches the style of the cake: a fine lace stencil looks best on a smooth, light surface.

Tips for a sharp design

Lay the stencil flat and hold it in place while applying. Apply the decoration in thin layers and lift the stencil straight up so nothing smudges. The detailed guide for fondant, buttercream and airbrush is under cake stencils; for spray technique, see the airbrush stencils. If you would like to learn decorating, join the cake decorating course.

Frequently asked questions

Which stencil suits a wedding cake?

Lace and floral patterns such as Alencon Lace or the floral vine look elegant, and the Wedding and Mr & Mrs sets supply lettering. More ideas under Wedding.

Are there stencils for a children's birthday?

Yes, for example unicorn, llama, safari animals, space or basketball. We collect ideas under Kids' birthday themes.