DIY cake stand: manufacturing methods

A festive cake is the decoration of any celebration. In its presentation, not only the beauty of cream dessert decoration is important, but also the place where this work of culinary art is located. Even the most delicious cake can be ruined by a simple cardboard box or plastic tray. The assortment of shops presents a lot of different supports for cakes, but it is quite possible to make them yourself using the minimum amount of consumables.

The basic version includes a single-tier cake stand. It is easy to make it yourself, such work will take no more than 15 minutes. To do this, you need to take a piece of expanded polystyrene, which can be purchased at a hardware store.

Expanded polystyrene of the desired shape is connected to a special food substrate, which is a thin cardboard having a foil coating on one side. Such a substrate should have a round shape. Its diameter should correspond to the size of the confectionery that will be created. Connect the substrate with polystyrene foam using double-sided tape.

If there is no way to purchase a store substrate, then you can do it yourself. To do this, you need thick cardboard and scissors.

For the manufacture of a round substrate should:

• cut out as perfectly as possible a perfect circle from cardboard;
• connect with expanded polystyrene as described above;
• With a sharp knife, carefully cut the polystyrene foam that extends beyond the edges of the substrate.

After all the manipulations, a round cake stand is obtained. So that the edges are not rough, it is better to trim them with sandpaper, and then tie a satin ribbon. Double-sided tape is used to fix the tape.

When using a home-made cardboard backing, the surface in contact with food must be covered. A tablecloth for a hot, sticky, glossy paper that can be washed can be suitable for this purpose.

Making wedding coasters, like the wedding cakes themselves, is much more complicated than standard options. As a rule, such cakes are multi-tiered, and, accordingly, the main load falls on the dessert stand. It is this design that provides the necessary solemn appearance and reliably holds the cake on all tiers.

A spinning stand for a wedding cake will perform several important functions:

• the base is the base that will retain its shape when moving the product, its transportation;
• serve as a beautiful design;
• save space when placing a cake in several tiers.

The rotating multi-tiered design must be strong, reliably hold the sweet burden assigned to it, so the materials for making such a stand must be durable.

It is possible to make coasters of wood and metal. For work, you also need to take a metal pipe and a double bearing.

Even circles of the desired diameter should be cut from the tree. If the stand will be three-tier, then 6 pieces of wooden circles are needed. Most often, the upper tiers of the structure are made in diameter smaller than the lower circles.

It is realistic, but laborious, to cut circles for the stand on your own. If there is no desire to spend time on this, then you can use the services of professionals. Many large furniture stores have such a service.

It is worthwhile to clarify its availability in advance and order the execution of such work. Thanks to the services of professionals, the details will be very smooth, without chips and defects. In addition, the implementation of such work will not take much time and will allow you to engage in other wedding chores.

After cutting the parts, two circles are interconnected, while in one part of the circle make a slot for the bearing. Joining wooden parts is best done with liquid nails.

The same actions must be carried out with the following two parts of the stand. In this case, a slot must be made for a metal pipe, which will serve as a leg between the lower and upper tiers. For greater reliability, supports under the upper tier of wooden parts make an identical metal part in diameter. With the help of this metal circle, the product will be not only stronger, but also easier to manufacture, since it is much easier to weld a metal pipe to a metal part than to connect it to a tree.

Since not everyone has welding, it is better to use the so-called liquid welding, that is, a special product resembling an adhesive designed for metal.

The foundation is ready. Its rotation is provided by the bearing, and wooden supports on a metal base ensure the reliability of the product. It remains to draw up the appearance of the structure. It should be festive and stylish, while All materials and fixtures must be masked.

The best option for this purpose is thin plastic, which can be replaced with Oracal adhesive paper. Although paper is not as durable as plastic, and not so presentable, but in this case it will cope with the main task.

You can also decorate such a stand with mastic. Since this part will be edible, do not use it in strong dyes.Such jewelry is very often used at weddings, children and adults will be happy to try them.

In addition to the above materials, there are still a large number of possible options.

Stands can be made:

• from plywood;
• from fiberboard;
• from foam;
• from cardboard folded in two to three layers.

In addition, you can use old, unnecessary things. There is a review on the Internet about how the cake stand was made from old wooden doors and a metal pipe from an old vacuum cleaner.

To make a DIY cake stand it’s worth showing a little imagination, and finding everything you need to work even at home.

Various materials cover the surface of the product. Since food products should in no case come into contact with building materials, finished surfaces should be covered without fail. To do this, fit:

• foil;
• cling film;
• decorative paper;
• tablecloth;
• sticky paper and the like.

Do not forget about the decorative treatment of the stand. In this case, satin ribbons, sequins, corrugated paper and other decorative elements will be appropriate. Stands can also be painted. For decoration, it is better to use pink, blue or white color paint. The main thing is to get a harmonious composition with the cake.

Keep in mind the safety of the product. If wooden skewers are used, they need to be processed with cling film or a plastic tube for cocktails, as there may be chips on the tree.

Our photo gallery contains interesting examples of finished designs for cakes:

• using improvised materials, you can make a beautiful stand for cake and pastries;

• original plywood construction;

• 3-tier stand for sweets;

• wedding cake coasters;

• a cute design can be made of paper and cardboard.

You will learn more about how to make a cake stand with your own hands from the next video.