You heard it right! Floral Sola on a cake! If you've crafted your wedding bouquet and decorations with Sola flowers, you can now create a matching cake with the same set of Sola flowers. Moreover, Sola wood flowers offer a realistic and more cost-effective alternative compared to fondant and gum paste flowers, which, although charming, can be quite expensive.

The reception is typically the occasion to showcase numerous flowers on the wedding day. And you can use Sola flowers for any occasion! Use wooden flowers on your wedding cake to add a touch of color. Add them to your centerpieces to bring an organic decoration to the entire reception hall.

There's something delicate and rustic about Sola wood flowers that allows you to stylize a cake. Feel free to choose a different color combination and filling elements to match your theme. Take your flowers and cut the stems as short as you think necessary. For flowers that need a bit of stability, leave some of the stem or use a wooden toothpick to insert it into the cake. The tinted flower should be wrapped in aluminum foil or plastic wrap for food safety. Wrap the aluminum foil around the entire stem to the base of the flower.

Can you place Sola wood flowers on a wedding cake with dyed wooden flowers? Yes, dyed flowers are safe for use on cakes. Just make sure to wrap the undersides of the flowers with parchment paper or aluminum foil. For the stems, use a clean toothpick and insert them directly into the cake. You can also choose to use food coloring to dye the flowers if you have reservations.

Sola wood flowers are a beautiful alternative to flowers that cannot be placed on a cake because several flowers are toxic, such as lilies (all types!), larkspur, or yellow jasmine.

Sola wood flowers are made from cassava, a tapioca plant root native to South America, which is also used to make tapioca, bread, and cassava flour, among other things. These buttons are eco-friendly and non-toxic, but Sola wood flowers are not edible and should be used for decoration purposes only.

If you want to decorate your cake with Sola wood flowers, be sure to keep these points in mind:

• • Clean your workspace beforehand
• • Wash your hands thoroughly before working on your Sola flowers
• • Clean and disinfect all devices, tools, and materials that will be used for this project

Choose your flowers and filling elements Since the colored assortments are dyed with non-edible paint, it's preferable to purchase one or two raw assortments and dye the flowers yourself. Upon receipt, clean your Sola wood flowers by holding them upside down on the stem and gently tapping to remove any debris that might fall onto the cake. Similarly, you can use a can of compressed air to blow through each petal and clean them that way.
Use food coloring to dye your Sola wood flowers There's a wide range of paints and food dyes you can choose from. You have matte paints, pastels, pearlescent powders, and even colors for spraying.

The simplest method is to dye the flowers in a mixture of food coloring and water. Dilute a few drops of food coloring in a bowl of clean water and dip your Sola wood flowers as usual. Experiment with the soaking concentration and dry the flowers several times or adjust the amount of color. You can also try using coffee, wine, or tea to dye the flowers if it matches the color palette you're looking for.

For your first attempt, simply paint a few flowers or petals before dyeing a large quantity to see what it looks like when dry. You can also use a clean brush to apply pigment or add details. Let them dry completely on a clean cooling rack before use.

Setting up the stem of your Sola flower Use toothpicks or bamboo skewers to form the stems of the flowers. Instead of applying hot glue at the base of the flower, dip the toothpick or skewer in edible powdered sugar. This will help hold the stem in place.

Use parchment paper under the flowers If you're not comfortable with your Sola wood flowers touching the cake, placing parchment paper between them will prevent your flowers from coming into direct contact.

Cut out a small square or circle just big enough for your flowers to rest on. Insert the toothpick in the middle of the paper and gently slide it up until it reaches the bottom of the flower.

Sola wood flowers will stand out on a naked or basic fondant cake. Check out Pinterest for inspirations and recreate them DIY style for almost half the price!

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