Whether you're prepping cocktails for a wedding, iced coffees for a launch party, or mocktails for a birthday brunch, Wafer Paper drink toppers are one of the easiest ways to add a personal, memorable touch. They're edible, customizable, and instantly make any drink look intentional and designed.

Let’s break down which Wafer Paper to use and how to make your own toppers at home.

Which Wafer Paper Should You Use?

We get questions all the time about which edible paper is best to customize drinks with, and here’s what we think:

✅ Best all-around choice: paper2eat 0.30 mm Wafer Paper Standard

Why this one?

1. Lighter and thinner - It floats more naturally on liquid surfaces than our thicker sheets.

2. Faster dissolving - If you want the topper to eventually dissolve into the drink without much residue, the thinner the better.

3. Less noticeable texture - Thinner sheets don’t distract from the drinking experience.

NOTE: If your goal is to have the topper last longer for presentation, photos, or events it could make more sense to use our thicker 0.40 mm or 0.60 mm Wafer Paper. If the drink is very steamy (like a hot latte), thicker sheets would last a bit longer before starting to curl or dissolve, and the thicker paper would hold the ink better and resist bleeding slightly longer.

How to Make Wafer Paper Drink Toppers

Materials Needed:

• paper2eat Wafer Paper (using 0.30 mm Standard for these examples)

• paper2eat Edible Ink

• Canva (or any design software)

• Edible Ink Printer

• Paper punch, scissors, or Cricut machine (if you own one for edible purposes)

Step 1: Design Your Toppers

Create your drink topper design in a program like Canva. More technically-advanced people may prefer Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. We've even seen people just use plain old Microsoft Word and print straight from there. Generally though, circular designs around 2.5 inches wide work best for most standard drinkware.

Step 2: Print Your Designs

Print your designs onto the Wafer Paper using your edible ink printer. Our sheets are letter-sized, so just set your paper size to Letter (8.5 by 11 inches), set print quality to high, and feed from the rear tray. Allow the ink on the print to dry fully (about 10 minutes) before handling it in the next steps.

Step 3: Cut the Toppers

Use scissors, a paper punch, or a circle cutter to cut out your designs. If you have a Cricut, it can help speed up the process for bigger batches. If you do you plan on using a Cricut for Wafer Paper though, be sure to use a food-safe mat since these sheets don't have a plastic backing to stop them from coming in contact with the mat.

👉 Some popular Cricut settings decorators use for these sheets: Bonded Fabric, Vinyl, Light Cardstock. We recommend you experiment a bit to find what settings work best for your needs as everyone seems to have their preference when it comes to this.

Step 4: Top Your Drinks

Place one topper onto each drink before serving. It will float on the surface and gradually dissolve as the drink is enjoyed.

This is such a simple and fun way to personalize your beverage experience. Whether you’re serving two or two hundred Wafer Paper toppers make every sip feel thought-out and extra special.