An acrylic scraper is a flat, rigid tool made of acrylic, often used to smooth the sides of cakes when applying ganache or buttercream or whip cream. It provides a smooth and even surface, allowing you to achieve sharp, clean edges and perfectly level sides, which is crucial for modern, sleek cake designs.
A contour comb is a cake decorating tool that’s used to create textured effects or patterns in the frosting on the sides or top of cakes. It typically has a series of teeth or ridges that help to create a specific design in the frosting when used at the right angle.
The acrylic scraper and contour comb are often used in combination to get the best of both worlds — smooth edges with intricate textured effects. You might use the scraper to create that perfect smooth surface with sharp edges, then follow up with the contour comb to add a personalized texture or design.