{"product_id":"simply-making-decorative-ball-set-blue-ombre-gold","title":"Decorative Ball Set on Rods - Ombre Blue \u0026 Gold - 32 pieces","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .patissland-accordions { max-width: 100%; margin: 32px 0; font-family: inherit; color: #2b2b2b; }\n  .patissland-accordion { border: 1px solid #eadfcb; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }\n  .patissland-accordion summary { cursor: pointer; list-style: none; padding: 18px 22px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; color: #2b2b2b; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }\n  .patissland-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .patissland-accordion summary::after { content: \"+\"; width: 28px; height: 28px; min-width: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: #d7b36a; color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 500; }\n  .patissland-accordion[open] summary::after { content: \"−\"; }\n  .patissland-accordion-content { padding: 0 22px 22px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; color: #444; }\n  .patissland-accordion-content p { margin: 0 0 14px; }\n  .patissland-accordion-content ul { margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 20px; }\n  .patissland-accordion-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; }\n  .patissland-accordion-content ol { margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 22px; }\n  .patissland-accordion-content ol li { margin-bottom: 8px; }\n  .patissland-accordion-content a { color: #b98b35; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600; }\n  .patissland-accordion-content a:hover { color: #8a6624; }\n  .patissland-highlight { color: #b98b35; font-weight: 700; }\n  .patissland-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 12px 0; font-size: 14px; }\n  .patissland-table th { background: #faf4e5; color: #2b2b2b; font-weight: 700; padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #eadfcb; }\n  .patissland-table td { padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #eadfcb; vertical-align: top; }\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .patissland-accordion summary { padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 15px; }\n    .patissland-accordion-content { padding: 0 18px 20px; font-size: 14px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003eboy’s christening\u003c\/span\u003e or boy’s baby shower that leaves a lasting impression, this set of 32 balls on sticks in pastel blue and gold gradient provides exactly what’s needed: softness, freshness, and an elegance that goes beyond simple \"baby blue\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky blue, pastel blue, white, and gold: the palette works equally well for a gender reveal, a boy’s birthday, or a marine or cloudy themed cake decoration. Setup literally takes 60 seconds: the sticks are inserted into the icing or fondant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordions\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eThe soft signature of boy’s christenings and baby showers\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastel blue has replaced traditional navy blue in a few years for boy’s christenings and baby showers. This softer, airier shade better matches the delicacy sought for these solemn but joyful events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sky blue, pastel blue, white, and gold palette offers several advantages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visual softness suitable for a newborn or young child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn elegance that does not exclude fathers (unlike a strongly maternal pink)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gradient that evokes the sky, sea, or clouds depending on the viewing angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility with almost all modern boy themes: marine, cloud, starry sky, little prince\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreferred use cases: boy’s christening, boy’s baby shower, gender reveal announcing a boy, boy’s birthday 1-5 years, boy’s communion, sky or marine themed birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDetailed technical features\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"patissland-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimply Making (United Kingdom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSM223534\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEAN barcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5056665525742\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 balls on sticks per bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor palette\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epastel blue, sky blue, white, gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBall sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMix of diameters for depth effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSticks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin metal, length suitable for direct insertion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButtercream, ganache, fondant, sugar paste, royal icing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecoration \u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003enot edible\u003c\/span\u003e, remove before tasting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep away from humidity, in the original packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to install these balls on a cake?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetup takes less than 2 minutes, with no special technique required. Here is the step-by-step method:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003ePrepare your decorated cake\u003c\/span\u003e: set buttercream, stabilized whipped ganache, or pre-applied fondant. The icing must be firm enough to hold the sticks in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003eSort the balls\u003c\/span\u003e by size and color. Vary the diameters to create a natural depth effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003eInsert the rods\u003c\/span\u003e directly into the frosting or sugar paste. No need to pre-drill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003eVary the heights\u003c\/span\u003e by pushing the rods in more or less. This creates the illusion of an airy bouquet rather than a flat alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003eArrange your layout\u003c\/span\u003e according to the desired effect: dense cloud in the center, spread over the entire surface, or half-crown on one side of the cake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro tip: for an \"explosion of colors\" effect, group the balls in the center of the cake with the largest at the top. For a \"flower field\" effect, spread them evenly keeping light tones at the edges and dark tones in the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFor which cakes and preparations?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is designed for any pastry where a vertical decorative effect and a strong visual signature are desired. Main applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003eCake design and layer cakes\u003c\/span\u003e: airy bouquet effect at the top of the tiered cake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003eDrip cakes\u003c\/span\u003e: balances verticality with a cloud of colorful balls complementing the drips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003eNumber cakes and letters\u003c\/span\u003e: decorative punctuation between numbers or letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003eXL cupcakes\u003c\/span\u003e: 2 to 3 rods per giant cupcake for a wow effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003eSweet tables\u003c\/span\u003e: scatter a few balls on secondary desserts (verrines, tartlets) to visually unify the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003eModern tiered cakes\u003c\/span\u003e: contemporary alternative to sugar paste flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with all types of frostings: buttercream, whipped ganache, fondant, covering sugar paste, royal icing. Not suitable for baking (to be placed only after complete cooling).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eUsage precautions and storage\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration \u003cspan class=\"patissland-highlight\"\u003enot edible\u003c\/span\u003e: must be removed before tasting the cake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not place in the oven or freezer. To be placed only on a decorated and cooled cake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children under 3 years due to small parts and thin rods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the original packaging, away from moisture and direct light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not immerse or wash with water. To clean, gently wipe with a dry cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe balls are reusable if removed carefully before tasting and stored in their bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordions\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this set suitable for a boy’s baptism or baby shower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it’s the ideal choice. The gradient of pastel blue, sky blue, and white highlighted with gold is the classic signature of baptisms and baby showers for modern little boys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for a gender reveal announcing a boy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. This blue set can serve as the main decoration for a gender reveal announcing a boy, or as a secondary decoration complementing the reveal moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for a marine or cloud theme?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the shades of pastel blue and sky blue evoke both the sky and the sea. Perfect for a marine-themed birthday, clouds, starry sky, or adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the blue soft enough for a baptism?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, these are pastel blues, not saturated blues. The result remains very soft, elegant, and suitable for the solemn atmosphere of a baptism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many sets should be planned for a baby shower sweet table?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a complete sweet table (center cake + cupcakes + verrines + tartlets), plan 2 sets to distribute the balls across all desserts and create visual coherence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be combined with a personalized name cake?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it’s actually an excellent combination. The balls add volume and depth around a personalized cake topper with the baby’s name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"patissland-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTo go further\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"patissland-accordion-content pl-arsenal\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create a complete decorative universe around your celebration cake, explore our complementary collections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/patissland.fr\/collections\/cake-design\"\u003eAll cake design accessories\u003c\/a\u003e: molds, turntables, smoothers, cake boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/patissland.fr\/collections\/celebrations\"\u003eParty decorations\u003c\/a\u003e: candles, sprinkles, themed cake toppers for every occasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/patissland.fr\/collections\/pates-a-sucre\"\u003eCovering fondants\u003c\/a\u003e for perfect decorating before placing your balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/patissland.fr\/collections\/pate-a-sucre-de-couverture\"\u003eCovering fondant\u003c\/a\u003e specifically for uniform coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/patissland.fr\/collections\/lissages\"\u003eSmoothers and smoothing accessories\u003c\/a\u003e for flawless finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/patissland.fr\/collections\/cake-card\"\u003eCake cards and boards\u003c\/a\u003e to showcase your tiered cakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/patissland.fr\/collections\/nouveautes\"\u003ePatissland New Arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e: the latest additions to our shelves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SIMPLY MAKING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53713621451091,"sku":"SM223534","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/30000_SM223534.jpg?v=1778440399","url":"https:\/\/patissland.fr\/en\/products\/simply-making-decorative-ball-set-blue-ombre-gold","provider":"Patissland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}