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We regret that due to the nature of our products and hygiene requirements, we are unable to except requests for cancellations.

Free standard postage is included on all single and small orders within the UK mainland. We do not post outside the United Kingdom or dispatch on Saturday, Sunday or bank holidays.

Single and small orders are dispatched free using Royal Mail standard post, an option to upgrade to first class signed for is also available. Royal Mail estimate 2 – 3 working days for standard delivery, please allow for this time frame after dispatch. Large orders (trade) will be delivered by UPS, DHL or Parcelforce and a signature will always be required for this service. Large orders take longer to produce so we will need to agree on a lead time and price before production will begin. Payment is due at the time of ordering via one of the accepted payment methods. Please note that during busy periods we may not be able to accept bulk orders.

If you have not paid the correct amount to cover your chosen postage, your order will be cancelled and refunded in full.

Our printed toppers are printed on edible wafer paper which is not as dense as normal paper. Once they are placed on a white background such as icing their colours will show through.

Wafer paper decorations can be used to decorate confectionery goods such as cakes, cupcakes and cookies. As a matter of fact wafer paper is commonly referred to as edible rice paper even though it is not made from rice but from a combination of water, vegetable oil and potato starch.

Wafer paper decorations make a fantastic alternative to the more expensive icing decorations. We offer a choice of flavoured and printed decorations including toppers, butterflies, hearts and flowers, all produced using high quality wafer paper and wafer card. Our products have a six month “Best Before End” date. Keep sealed in an air tight bag and store in a cool place avoiding direct sunlight and moisture.

Instructions

There are two important things to always remember when applying our edible wafer paper cake decorations to your cake creations, these are the following,

1. The colour intensity will improve if placed on a pure white base.

2. Wafer paper is very sensitive to moisture, if your base is too wet it can cause the colours to smudge and the edges of the paper to curl up and dissolve.

When fixing our butterflies simply use a small wooden cocktail stick and gently press down along the length of the body causing the wings to lift upwards.

Butter Cream and Plain Icing

If you are using butter cream or plain icing (icing sugar and water mix) then it is best to leave it for as long as possible so a crust is formed before adding the topper. If you do apply directly to a wet base the rice paper will more than likely curl upwards around the edges.

1. Wait for a crust to form on base topping.

2. Cut out the topper leaving a slight border around the edge of any printing.

3. SLIGHTLY moisten the base topping where the topper is to be placed.

4. Place topper on and press gently all over to ensure adhesion.

When fixing wafer paper butterflies simply use a small wooden cocktail stick and gently press down along the length of the body causing the wings to lift upwards.

The quickest and easiest way to contact us is by using the contact form.

Contact phone number: (+44) 07762 312777 but we are not always available.

Problems with the contact form?

Contact us directly at, websales(at)wafertoppers(dot)com

We regret that due to the nature of our products and hygiene requirements, we are unable to except returns or offer exchanges. We are unable to exchange or accept the return of edible goods which have been damaged in transit. If part or all of your order from us is damaged on arrival we will ask that you supply us with a digital photograph of the damaged item(s). This also applies to errors in supply that are 100% in our control.

If you like one of our designs but it is not available in the colour or pattern that you want, just send us a message or use the "Ask a Question" box on the products page, asking if you can have it produced in your chosen colour or pattern.

Our main method of payment is debit or credit cards processed through Stripe or PayPal. We do not accept personal cheques or postal orders but we do accept direct bank transfers. If you wish to pay by this method please select this option at checkout and you will be given all the information you need to complete your order. Please note that there is a fee of 3% for direct bank transfer payments which will be added at checkout. When payment is made through PayPal we will only dispatch to that registered PayPal address. We can not under any circumstances change this afterwards.

Please ensure that your registered PayPal address is up to date before making payment. If payment for an order that you have placed with us has not been received within 3 working days your order will be automatically cancelled and you will have to re-order. Your order will not ship until payment has been received in full.

Payments in UK pounds sterling (£) only.

This website does not store any of your financial information. This is all handled by our payment gateways.

If you need to make a quick one off payment to us you can do some using our PayPal QR Code Payments (PayTM).

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Whilst selling the standard size cupcake wrappers we realised that not all cupcakes, muffins and cakes are the same size so we decided to offer wrapper "pieces". These can be joined together to make any size needed for muffins and cakes as well as standard cupcake wrappers. For a standard cupcake size wrapper, two pieces will be needed.

In all of our wrappers you may find some cut out pieces still in the wrapper. This is normal and just part of the die cutting process, they can usually be removed by a gentle shake or using a needle or similar to just poke them out. Another point to mention is that sometimes the slot for the fixing tab is not quite fully cut, you just need to adjust the slot using a little pair of sharp scissors. Depending on how many wrapper pieces you fix together you may need to trim around the bottom slightly in order for the completed wrapper to sit flush.

While deciding on what designs to use, we did notice that the music note wrapper pieces have been designed backwards. This means that when fixing them together the pieces need to be inside out for the notes to show in the correct way. We are not to happy about this and will be replacing the note wrappers in the future but please bare this in mind when making a purchase.

For more information about recycling visit: https://www.recyclenow.com/

We are looking into alternative packaging for our products however as we need our bags to be re-sealable we have not found anything suitable. The current alternatives are so expensive which would mean that we would have to increase our prices dramatically to cover this cost which is just not feasible. So for the time being we ask that you recycle our plastic bags and paper that are included in our packaging until we find a better option.

We are able to do some custom designs and have the cutting equipment to do so however these designs come at a price depending on various factors. Please Contact Us if you have any questions or would like any more information. This website does not and will not print any copyrighted material.

Appologise but our custom designs are temporarily unavailable.

For more information about copyright please visit http://www.ipo.gov.uk/copy.htm.

Wafer paper and wafer card are susceptible to weather conditions especially really cold and really warm. In warm weather the ink dries quicker than normal and this can make the wafer paper, especially wafer card more brittle with some colours. Extra care may be needed when transferrring them on to your bakes.
Wafer Card
energy 1510 kJ / 361 kcal
of which
fat 0 g
- saturates, 0 g
carbohydrate 89 g
- sugars, 14 g
- starches, 74 g
fibre 0 g
protein 0.2 g
salt 0.2 g

Wafer Paper
energy 601 kJ / 378 kcal
of which
fat 3.7 g
- saturates, 0.5 g
carbohydrate 86.1 g
- starches, 86.1 g
fibre 0 g
protein 0.1 g
salt 0 g

Edible Inks
energy 257 kJ / 62 kcal
of which
fat < 0,1 g
- saturates, < 0,1 g
carbohydrate 25,68 g
of which
- sugars, < 0,1 g
fibre < 0,1 g
protein < 0,1 g
salt < 0,1 g

Below is a complete list of all the colours and patterns that we currently offer. We are always trying out new patterns and colours so if there is something in particular that you have been looking for that is not listed on our website, why not send us an email and we can try and help you find what you are looking for. Our colours and patterns, we will update this list with anything new.

Abstract

Animal Print

Baby Blue

Baby Plaid

Baby Pink

Baby Yellow

Black

Black Flower

Blooming

Blue Snowflake

Burnt Orange

Cocoa

Cornflour

Curvy

Daisy Green

Daisy Purple

Doodle

Floral

Frozen Snowflake

Gingham Blue

Gingham Black

Gingham Green

Gingham Orange

Gingham Pink

Gingham Purple

Gold

Green

Hippy Flower

Intense

Jade

Lilac

Lime

Moody Grey

Navy Blue

Orange

Orange Fizz

Patchwork

Pearlescent White

Plain White

Poppies

Purple

Purple Flower

Rainbow Pride

Red

Red Heart

Retro

Rose

Santa Christmas

Shamrock

Slate

Snowbloom

Spotty Spots

Spots Blue

Spots Green

Spots Orange

Spots Pink

Teal

Tie Dye

Victoria

Zebra Black

Zebra Blue

Zebra Green

Zebra Pink

This is a complete list of our ingredients. We always keep this list updated using information from our suppliers. If any of the ingredients change we will update this list so please make sure to check back often.

Wafer

Potato Starch, Water, Olive Oil, Maltodextrin

Free from gluten, lactose, eggs and dairy

This product is manufactured in a factory which may handle nuts. Therefore, this product may contain trace allergens

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Gold Shimmer Spray (soon to be discontinued)

Propellants: (Butane-E943a, Isobutane-E943b, Propane-E944), Ethyl alcohol, Colourings: (Titanium DioxideE171,Iron OxidesE172), Flavour.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Gold Shimmer Glitter

E555 (Potassium aluminium silicate), Colours (Iron Oxides and Hydroxides)

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Pearlescent Shimmer Spray (soon to be discontinued)

Propellants: (Butane-E943a, Isobutane-E943b, Propane-E944), Ethyl alcohol, Colouring: (Titanium DioxideE171), Flavour

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Pearlescent Shimmer Glitter

E555 (Potassium aluminium silicate), Colour (Silver)

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Edible Inks

Black: Water, humectant (E422), propylene glycol (E490), preservative (E202), food colors (E122-carmoisine, E133, E102-tartrazine), acidity regulator (E330)

Cyan: Water, humectant (E422), propylene glycol (E490), preservative (E202), food colors (E133, E124, E102- tartrazine), acidity regulator (E330)

Magenta: Water, humectant (E422), propylene glycol (E490), preservative (E202), food colours (E122-carmoisine, E124-ponceau), acidity regulator (E330)

Yellow: Water, humectant (E422), propylene glycol E490), preservative (E202) food color: E102 (tartrazine), acidity regulator (E330)

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

BRC and IFS certification

May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children

You have to register an account with us to claim your reward points. Once created you will find them in your account menu. If you placed your order and checked out as a guest then you do not qualify for our loyalty scheme. If your reward points are not there please contact us, it maybe that we missed processing them to your account.
We have different groups of colours and patterns and not all groups are available for each product. As the available options boxes are required, this would mean selecting a colour or pattern for each box resulting in a confusing order. The "Not Selected" option is just there to allow you to select the colour or pattern you want before adding to the cart. This can be repeated and added to the cart until you have all your chosen colours or patterns that you want.
Some of our decorations are quite delicate, especially when cut using our electric dies. So instead of removing the cut out pieces left by the die cutting process, we leave them in place giving the decoration more stability whilst in transit. These pieces can easily be removed when the decoration is ready to be used. Lay the decoration down on a flat surface such as a chopping board then carefully draw round the cut out pieces with a needle or pin and the piece will fall out. Alternatively, a gentle shake can sometimes loosen them.
We use both shimmer and glitter. The edible glitter is used on our glitterflakes and gives a sparkly glitter appearance while the shimmer is a thin shiny coating that we apply to the wafer making a subtle shiny effect. Both are fullty edible and you can see the ingredients in our FAQ.
Yes, this is to stop one of each options being added to the checkout. Just select either a colour or a pattern and the option that you do not want simply select the "Not Selected" choice, this will allow you to continue.