The process

How it works at your event

Draw It. Print It. Eat It! Four simple steps from scanning the QR code to eating a fresh open-outline amber sugar lollipop.

Candy Doodle sugar printer at an indoor venue with finished outline amber sugar doodles

Four steps

Step 1: Scan and choose, outline amber sugar doodle on the Candy Doodle machine

Scan and choose

Each guest scans the QR code and selects an icon from the library or types a name: bunny, bear, star, heart, butterfly, rocket, dinosaur, unicorn, dog and celebration phrases. Once chosen, they lay a bamboo skewer on the print plate ready for printing.

Step 2: Insert the stick, outline amber sugar doodle on the Candy Doodle machine

Insert the stick

A bamboo skewer is laid across the print plate before printing begins. As the nozzle draws the open outline in molten amber sugar, the line bonds to the stick. This turns the finished piece into a lollipop guests can lift and eat.

Step 3: Watch it print, outline amber sugar doodle on the Candy Doodle machine

Watch it print

The machine draws the chosen design in molten sugar onto the plate: names, characters and bold shapes, all produced live. Guests watch the open outline appear in real time. Each print is ready within a few minutes.

Step 4: Lifted and ready, outline amber sugar doodle on the Candy Doodle machine

Lifted and ready

When the sugar sets, the piece lifts off the plate as a lollipop to eat on the spot or take home. Each guest leaves with their own edible open-outline design.

The machine

Meet the Candy Doodle printer

A compact desktop sugar printer with a clear acrylic hood, pink light bars and a robot-head screen. It draws open-outline amber doodles on a dark print plate.

Candy Doodle sugar printer with glowing pink lights, clear hood and robot-head screen
  • Robot head screen Black rounded display with cyan chevron eyes on top of the machine.
  • Acrylic hood Clear hood over the print area with purple step strip and QR code beside it.
  • Nozzle Silver tapered spindle drawing a fine amber line onto the dark grey plate.
  • QR + 3 steps Scan the QR code · Select your doodle · Insert the stick and start printing.

What is a sugar doodle?

A sugar doodle is an open-outline design drawn in one thin continuous line of translucent amber caramelised sugar on a dark print plate. The line is hollow inside, like a wire drawing or neon sign. It is not a filled or moulded shape. A bamboo skewer is laid under the design so the sugar bonds to it. When the sugar sets, the piece lifts off as a lollipop.

On the day

What happens at your event

A clear activity flow for parties, events and play centres.

Guests choose

Each guest scans the QR code and picks a design at the Candy Doodle station. Suitable for children and adults.

Machine prints

The machine prints each chosen design in molten sugar. Guests watch the open outline draw one line at a time.

Guests enjoy

Each guest receives their own edible open-outline lollipop to eat on the spot or take home.

We arrive ready

What Candy Doodle brings

We set up a complete branded station at your venue. Our own table kit includes everything needed to run the activity:

  • Candy Doodle sugar printer and full setup
  • Branded tablecloth in pink and purple
  • Roller banner with Candy Doodle branding
  • QR booking card for enquiries
  • Bamboo sticks and trays
  • On-screen icon library and name entry
Candy Doodle machine on a party table with outline doodles on skewers

What we need from you

We will confirm space and power needs when we book you in. Typically we need a table and a power socket at your venue. We will discuss the exact setup for your event type, guest numbers and location when you enquire.

Proudly served across the UK for parties, events and play centres.

Peace of mind

Mess-free, safe and fun for everyone

Mess-free & safe

Sugar is handled on trays and sticks. Guests are not working with loose ingredients. Suitable for parties, play centres and events.

Suitable for all ages

Children and adults can take part. The queue moves steadily while each guest watches their own print.

Safe, edible & allergen aware

Our treats are safe, edible and allergen aware. If anyone has a specific allergy, please email info@candydoodle.co.uk before booking so we can advise.

Flexible booking

From children's parties and school fairs to corporate activations and weddings. We quote per event based on your brief.

Ready to book the activity?

Request a quote for your date and location.