How to Make "Dipped" Deer Cupcake Toppers
![How to Make "Dipped" Deer Cupcake Toppers Dipped reindeer cupcake decoration](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/18/1/original_Rethink-Design-kids-holiday-party-reindeer-cupcakes-beauty_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400975092651.webp)
Materials Needed:
- plastic deer figurines
- spray primer
- gold acrylic paint
- red acrylic paint
- food-safe spray shellac
- small paintbrush
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- 12" wooden skewers
Prime Deer
On a protected surface, evenly coat deer figurines with white spray primer.
![Prime Deer Spray priming deer figures](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/18/0/original_Rethink-Design-kids-holiday-party-spray-paint-deer_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400975092554.webp)
Paint Gold Legs
Once primer has dried, use a brush to coat deer's legs with gold paint (Image 1). With a steady hand, paint a straight horizontal line around the deer's middle to create the illusion that the deer have been dipped into gold paint (Image 2). Set aside and allow paint to thoroughly dry.
![Once primer has dried, use a brush to coat deer's legs with gold paint.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/18/0/original_Rethink-Design-kids-holiday-party-painting-deer-gold_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400975068890.webp)
![With a steady hand, paint a straight horizontal line around the deer's middle to create the illusion that the deer have been dipped into gold paint. Set aside and allow paint to thoroughly dry.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/18/0/original_Rethink-Design-kids-holiday-party-painting-line-on-deer_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400975012875.webp)
Final Touches
Once gold paint has dried, add a small dot of red acrylic paint to tip of deer's nose. Spray entire figurine with food-safe shellac and allow to dry. Cut skewers into three equal pieces, each measuring approximately four inches in length. Add a small dab of hot glue to skewer's tip and immediately press onto the deer's belly. Allow glue to set then insert dowel into cupcake.
![Final Touches to Reindeer Cupcake Toppers Reindeer cupcake toppers](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/18/0/original_Rethink-Design-kids-holiday-party-deer-on-sticks_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400975092582.webp)