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Guides›Custom Cake Topper — complete guide
CAKE TOPPER 5 minUpdated: July 2026

Custom Cake Topper — complete guide

Quick answer

The KingsCutter Cake Topper is a 3D decoration placed on cakes and cupcakes. It is generated from the Designer: choose Cake Topper, adjust thickness (3-5 mm) and size (5-20 cm), download the STL and print in PLA or PETG. Perfect for birthdays, weddings and themed events.

1

Upload your design to the Designer

Go to kingscutter.com/app and drag the image you want to turn into a cake topper. The system generates a 3D preview in real time.

Logos, silhouettes, names or short phrases work best. For texts, use an image with defined letters on a white background.

2

Select Cake Topper

In the product selector, choose Cake Topper. You will see parameters specific to this product.

3

Adjust the parameters

Thickness 3-5 mm (3 mm light, 5 mm self-supporting), Size 5-20 cm depending on cake, Optional support base, Pin height 20-30 mm.

4

Download and print

Settings: PLA (best aesthetics) or PETG (more resistant), 0.2 mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill, no supports.

5

Place on your cake

With pins: insert them into the cake. Self-supporting: place it on the surface. For separate pieces, glue them with PLA glue or hot silicone.

If it goes on fondant or cream, wrap the pins in plastic wrap for hygiene.

Quick tips
Print in white and paint with acrylics, or use colored filament.
For thin letters, minimum thickness 4 mm.
Clean with alcohol before placing it on the cake.
Cake toppers also work as cupcake decorations (3-5 cm).
ParameterRecommendedRange
Thickness3 mm3-5 mm
Size8-12 cm5-20 cm
MaterialPLAPETG
Layer0.2 mm0.12-0.2 mm
Walls32-4
Infill15%10-20%

Frequently asked questions

Is the cake topper food-safe?
It is not in direct contact with the cake. Use virgin PLA or PETG. If the pins touch the cake, wrap them in plastic wrap.
Can I make cake toppers with names?
Yes, texts work very well. We recommend thick fonts for best results.
What size should I choose?
The cake topper should occupy 40-60% of the cake diameter. For a 20 cm cake, use 8-12 cm.
Do I need supports?
No. They print lying down without supports. Only if the design has extreme overhangs.

Ready to make yours?

Upload your image and get a print-ready STL in seconds.

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