Decorative foam cake

08-31-2022

Recently, we’ve noticed that fake styrofoam cakes are popping up everywhere on social media, so we thought we’d create a tutorial showing you how to make them using our machines.

Step 1.

After designing the cake, we start by cutting simple circular bases and a hexagonal frame.

Step 2.

Continue cutting the remaining polystyrene pieces needed for completion.

Step 3.

It’s time to create the slice of cake in expanded polystyrene. The slice will be hidden so you no longer have to pretend to make those quirky photos where the knife doesn’t actually cut through. They’ll look much more realistic.

Cut a piece from one of the cylinders we made earlier—this will be our cake slice. Next, cut the outer and upper parts of the cake. Cut the inside of the slice somewhat randomly to create cream layers. Finish by painting.

⚠️Do not use any paint containing solvents or oils

✔️Use water-based acrylics

Step 4.

Ornamental roses are incredibly beautiful when it comes to festive decorations. As soon as you finish cutting the shape of a petal, you can try assembling it by rolling the EPS petals (3 mm thick) around a stick.

Step 5.

Assembly: You should align the cake bases one on top of the other; otherwise, you might end up with a “Leaning Tower of Pisa” effect. (Check out our EPS Leaning Tower of Pisa)

⚠️ Do not use any glue containing solvents; it will dissolve the polystyrene.

✔️ Use our glue, Miattacco, specially designed for instantly bonding polystyrene, or you could opt for silicone.