Number cake toppers are made from several materials: cardstock/paper, acrylic, metal or alloy, and rhinestone/crystal-embellished pieces. There are also edible options made from icing or sugar for direct use on cakes.
Care depends on the material: paper/cardstock toppers are usually single-use and are discarded after the event. Metal, alloy, acrylic, and rhinestone toppers are typically reusable and can be spot-cleaned or wiped with a damp cloth; avoid soaking delicate embellishments.
Some sets include clear plastic sticks and glue dots for easy assembly and layered displays. Metal or rhinestone toppers often have welded numbers on metal stems or fixed picks, commonly around 4" to 4-3/4" in length.
Common finishes include crystal or rhinestone accents and shiny metallics, printed or disco-inspired cardstock designs, and colorful acrylic numbers available in neon or pale pastel shades.
Typical options include pastel printed cardstock and disco-inspired prints, bold acrylic numbers in neon or pale shades, and metallic gold or silver toppers often accented with rhinestones or crystals.
