The best thing about this technique is that it’s super fast and only requires a few materials. I used Wilton Candy Melts to get that rich yellow color, but the process will work with any sort of chocolate you want. Whatever you’re using, follow the steps below for honeycomb perfection.

Watch this quick video (above) of the process to show you how it works before you read all about it below. If you’re into cake decorating videos like these, be sure to follow along on my YouTube channel – there are tons of videos there to inspire you!

You Will Need:

• Wilton Candy Melts in yellow
• Bubble wrap
• Small icing spatula

Step 1: Melt The Candy Melts

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the Candy Melts according to the instructions on the package and stir until uniform in consistency.

If you’re using white chocolate chips (or any other kind of chocolate), follow Step 1 of this tutorial to get perfectly tempered chocolate.

Step 2: Spread onto Bubble Wrap

Place a piece of bubble wrap onto a sheet of wax paper, bubbles side up. Then, spread a layer of melted Candy Melts over the top of it using a small icing spatula.

When the surface of your bubble wrap is covered, place it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to let it firm up.

Step 3: Release

Once the Candy Melts are nice and firm, remove the bubble wrap. It should release nice and easy.

From here, you can break up the piece of “honeycomb” into smaller pieces for placing on your cake.

If you end up making some honeycomb for your next bee-themed cake (or otherwise!) be sure to let me know how it went in the comments below! And you can always tag @sugarandsparrowco on Instagram so I can see your creations. Happy honeycomb making, friends!

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Julie (the owner) of Thistle & Lace graciously sent me some of her favorite cake toppers, and I wanted to create a cake for each and every one of them! These beauties are made of ⅛ inch Baltic Birch Plywood which is super strong, stable, and has a gorgeous finish. They’re cut with a powerful laser cutter in such a precise way that the edges are miraculously un-burnt and flawless, no matter how intricate the design. Each cake topper comes in a variety of colors (shown below), and the painted options are created with FDA-approved paints, aka they’re perfectly safe to top your cake with! Just look at these amazing color options:

I love all of the cake toppers that Julie sent over and will definitely be using them on my upcoming cakes and bakes! I was so enthralled with the “Happy Bee Day” topper that I considered it the perfect opportunity to whip up a bee-themed birthday cake. Here’s a quick video to show you some behind the scenes of this bee birthday cake and cake topper action:

Isn’t the Happy Bee Day cake topper the cutest ever? It’s perfect for this bee-inspired cake and I love how intricate the honeycomb details are.

In addition to creating high-quality cake toppers in so many pretty colors and styles, the thing I love most about Thistle & Lace is that you can easily customize what your cake topper looks like and says. These toppers are not mass-produced, so you can really get the look you want, whatever it might be. They’re the perfect option for adding names or special sayings to cake and cupcake toppers for any occasion. These are just a tiny fraction of the made-to-order options, and just think of the possibilities when it comes to custom designs!

I highly recommend Thistle & Lace for all of your cake topper needs, and they have even more customizable products to help with wedding and party decor. Be sure to check out their other products like wedding table numbers, fun guestbook options, custom wall signs, and so much more. Don’t forget to enter my code SUGAR 15 at checkout to get your 15% off until June 30th! And let us know if you end up topping your pretty cakes with Thistle & Lace toppers by tagging @sugarandsparrowco and @thistleandlaceshop on Instagram. We’d love to see what you create!   

Disclaimer: I was compensated by Thistle & Lace for my work of creating this project, styling, filming, photographing, and writing about their products. As always, all opinions are honest and my own. Thank you for supporting brands that support Sugar & Sparrow.

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