Glowing Vintage Lamp Cupcake

Instructions

1. Prepare Wafer Paper Lampshade: Cut circles from wafer paper, then cut them in half and cut a semicircle at the bottom center. Use an edible marker to trace a large semicircle as a guide for cutting flaps that will fold down to form the top of the lamp.
2. Draw Design: Draw the stained glass lamp design on the wafer paper using an edible marker, referencing the vintage lamp image.
3. Make Edible Glue: Combine wafer paper scraps and a little water in a small bowl to create a thick edible glue.
4. Assemble Lampshade: Flip the design inside out and overlap the back edges. Paint wafer glue on the overlapped edges and press to attach. Fold down the flaps and glue them together to seal the top.
5. Create Lamp Stem: Wrap a strip of wafer paper around floral wire, cut the tip to create a frayed edge, paint with wafer glue, and attach to a small circle of wafer paper. Glue the circle to the inside top of the lampshade to create a floating effect.
6. Color the Lampshade: Use an airbrush held close on the lowest setting to gently apply colors starting from the bottom: blue, green, orange, yellow, and red.
7. Add Black Details: Pipe black royal icing onto the lampshade to create the black parts of the stained glass design.
8. Assemble Final Cupcake: Place waterproof LED lights inside the cupcake. Position the finished wafer paper lampshade on top so it appears to hover, creating the glowing vintage lamp effect.