How To Make a Cute Fondant Mermaid Cake Topper

This mermaid topper is a beautiful choice for ocean and under-the-sea cakes — a lovely balance between cute and a more modelled look, with details like the flowing hair, textured tail, and rocky base.

Templates are included to guide sizing and proportions, so the main shapes are already worked out for you. You’ll be guided through the process step by step, building the mermaid in stages and adding the details as you go, so it feels structured and enjoyable rather than overwhelming.

It’s also easy to customise — just change the hair colour, tail tones, and small details to match your theme.

• create a mermaid topper with balanced proportions and a polished, refined look
• build the figurine in clear stages so it holds its shape as you work and while it dries
• model the face using simple, easy-to-repeat steps
• shape flowing hair strands and attach them in layers for a natural, elegant finish
• texture the mermaid tail, create a delicate fin that holds its shape, and refine the details for a complete, professional result
• secure the topper firmly on the cake so it stays stable during delivery and display