Holiday Special until December 24th
Give your holiday bakes (and bakers) a glow-up!
For a limited time, enjoy 15% off individual swag guide tools and 20% off the complete set—the easiest way to get perfectly even Lambeth swags on every cake. Whether you’re treating yourself or shopping for a baker/cake decorator in your life, these tools make an insanely useful, “how did I ever decorate without this?” kind of gift.
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Lambeth Cake Swag Guide Tools for Perfect Vintage Piping
Get evenly spaced swags on round, square, heart, and sheet cakes—without rulers, math, or guesswork.
If you love the look of Lambeth-style vintage cakes—all those ornate swags, ruffles, and over-piped borders—but hate measuring and eyeballing spacing, these cake swag guide tools were made for you.
Each guide is 3D-modeled and 3D-printed by me and features small pointy prongs that leave a soft dotted line in your buttercream, so you can pipe clean, even swags on stacked, crumb-coated, and covered cakes.
Perfectly spaced swags without measuring every section
Shapes for round, square, heart & rectangular cakes so every cake gets a custom fit
Beginner-friendly but fast enough for professional decorators and cottage bakers
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or learn how they work below
Made by a cake decorator, for cake decorators
Designed specifically for Lambeth & vintage cakes, with lightweight 3D-printed tools that won’t damage your buttercream or show under your piping.
Use them on chilled buttercream cakes to quickly mark swag positions, then pipe directly over the dotted guides.
What Is a Lambeth Cake, and Why Do Even Swags Matter?
Lambeth cakes are a vintage decorating style with layered piping, swags, scrolls, and ornate borders. They’ve made a huge comeback thanks to social media and modern vintage trends. The magic is in the details: evenly spaced swags that wrap cleanly around the cake.
When swags are uneven or crooked, the whole design looks off. Most decorators either measure with a ruler, do math around the circumference, or guess and hope for the best—and often have to scrape and start over.
These Lambeth cake swag guides remove the guesswork. They mark where each swag should go, so your piping looks symmetrical, polished, and professional every time.
How the Cake Swag Guide Tools Work
Step 1 – Start with a chilled buttercream cake
Stack, fill, crumb coat, and cover your cake in buttercream, then chill until the surface is firm but still pipe-able.
Step 2 – Choose the guide that matches your cake
- Round cakes: select the swag guide sized for your cake diameter (6", 8", 10", etc.).
- Square & rectangular cakes: pick the guide sized for your side length or sheet cake pan.
- Heart cakes: use the heart-specific guide for that classic vintage heart cake look.
Step 3 – Press to mark dotted swag guides
Gently press the small pointy prongs into the buttercream. They leave a
Step 4 – Pipe directly over the dotted line
Follow the dots with your favorite piping tips and buttercream. Add shells, ruffles, over-piping, pearls, and more. The spacing is already handled for you.
Perfect For Beginners & Pros
Beginners can focus on learning piping technique instead of worrying about spacing and layout.
Professional bakers can speed up Lambeth orders, keep designs consistent, and reduce re-piping and waste.
If you’ve ever wondered “How do I get my Lambeth swags even all the way around the cake?” or
“Is there a tool that marks swag placement for me?”—this is that tool.
Sizes & Shapes Available
Whether you decorate birthday cakes, wedding cakes, or vintage heart cakes, there’s a swag guide to match. Check each product listing for exact measurements and recommended cake sizes.
Round Cake Swag Guides
- Guides sized for common round cake diameters (6", 8", 10", and more).
- Options for different numbers of swags (6, 8, 10, 12, etc.).
- Ideal for single-tier or stacked Lambeth-style cakes.
Square & Rectangular Swag Guides
- Guides made for popular square cake sizes.
- Swag templates for sheet cakes and party-size cakes.
- Great for full Lambeth borders or partial vintage accents.
Heart Cake Swag Guides
- Heart-shaped guides for the trendy vintage heart cakes.
- Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and romantic designs.
- Makes it easy to keep swags even on a non-standard shape.
Why These Swag Guides Are Different
- Designed by a cake decorator: These were 3D-modeled based on real Lambeth and vintage decorating needs.
- 3D-printed in small batches: Each tool is printed, cleaned, and checked so edges and prongs are smooth.
- Reusable & easy to clean: Hand-wash with mild soap, warm water, and dry thoroughly before storing.
- Made for modern vintage cakes: Works beautifully with buttercream Lambeth cakes, vintage heart cakes, and more.
How to Use Your Lambeth Swag Guide (Quick Instructions)
1
Chill your buttercream-covered cake until the surface is firm.
2
Measure your cake and choose the swag guide that matches the size and shape.
3
Hold the swag guide against the side of the cake and gently press the prongs into the buttercream.
4
Rotate around the cake, lining up edges or reference points as needed so your dotted lines connect evenly.
5
Pipe your swags directly over the dotted guides with your chosen piping tip and buttercream.
6
Add over-piping, shells, ruffles, pearls, and other vintage details on top of your swags.
FAQ – Tools for Even Lambeth Swags
What tool can I use to get evenly spaced swags on a Lambeth cake?
A Lambeth cake swag guide tool uses small prongs to mark a dotted line in your buttercream where each swag should go. You simply press the guide against the cake, then pipe directly over the dotted marks for perfectly spaced swags.
I’m a beginner. Can I still make Lambeth or vintage cakes with these guides?
Absolutely. These guides were designed to be beginner-friendly. They do the spacing and layout work for you, so you can focus on practicing piping techniques and building confidence with Lambeth and vintage styles.
Will the prongs damage my buttercream or show through my piping?
No. The prongs are small and only leave a light dotted impression in the buttercream. Once you pipe your swags, the dots are completely hidden under your piping.
What cake shapes do your swag guides work on?
I currently offer swag guides for round, square, rectangular, and heart-shaped cakes. Check each listing for recommended cake sizes and shape details to choose the perfect guide for your project.
Do these tools work with royal icing or ganache?
Yes. As long as the surface is firm but not rock-hard, the prongs will leave a dotted guide line you can pipe over with buttercream, royal icing, or ganache.
How do I clean and store my swag guides?
Hand-wash with mild soap and warm water, then dry completely before storing. Avoid high heat (like dishwashers) to preserve the 3D-printed material and keep your guides in great shape.
Are these tools 3D-printed?
Yes. Every swag guide is 3D-modeled and 3D-printed by me. I design and print the tools I use myself for Lambeth and vintage-style cakes, and offer them here so you can use them in your own cake decorating.
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