How to Make a Cake Stand
Gather your materials., Clean your candlestick and microwave plate., Sand the bottom of the microwave plate and the top of the candlestick., Paint the cake stand.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather your materials.
To make a cake stand using a large decorative candlestick as a base you will need several different supplies.
Get a 10-12 inch microwave plate to serve as the plate on your cake stand.
If you have an old microwave you aren't using you can use the plate from that, or you can buy one at a local discount or second-hand store.Buy a large decorative candlestick.
This will serve as the base for your cake stand.
You will need sandpaper and gorilla glue to secure the base and plate together.
You will need a colored spray paint as well as a glossy clear coat to paint the cake stand. -
Step 2: Clean your candlestick and microwave plate.
You want your items to be as clean as possible before you make the cake stand.Wash the candlestick and microwave plate in warm, soapy water.
Wipe them dry with a dish towel.
Let them air dry the rest of the way.
They must be completely dry before you start putting the cake stand together. , This will provide a roughened area for gluing these pieces together.Glue the sanded microwave plate and candlestick together.
Apply a generous amount of glue to the sanded top part of the candlestick.
Attach the candlestick to the microwave plate, making sure it is centered.
Wipe any excess glue away from the seam where the plate meets the candlestick with a paper towel Let the glue dry entirely. , You will do this with spray paint in your desired color.Most generic cake stands are white or black, but if you are having a themed party you might want your cake stand to match the décor.
Apply the first coat of paint, making sure the color is even.
Allow this to dry completely.
Apply a second coat of colored spray paint and allow the item to dry.
Lastly, apply a clear coat to seal in the color and provide shine.
Let these dry completely before using the cake stand.
Add other decorations to your cake stand, such as ribbons or stickers after the paint has dried. -
Step 3: Sand the bottom of the microwave plate and the top of the candlestick.
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Step 4: Paint the cake stand.
Detailed Guide
To make a cake stand using a large decorative candlestick as a base you will need several different supplies.
Get a 10-12 inch microwave plate to serve as the plate on your cake stand.
If you have an old microwave you aren't using you can use the plate from that, or you can buy one at a local discount or second-hand store.Buy a large decorative candlestick.
This will serve as the base for your cake stand.
You will need sandpaper and gorilla glue to secure the base and plate together.
You will need a colored spray paint as well as a glossy clear coat to paint the cake stand.
You want your items to be as clean as possible before you make the cake stand.Wash the candlestick and microwave plate in warm, soapy water.
Wipe them dry with a dish towel.
Let them air dry the rest of the way.
They must be completely dry before you start putting the cake stand together. , This will provide a roughened area for gluing these pieces together.Glue the sanded microwave plate and candlestick together.
Apply a generous amount of glue to the sanded top part of the candlestick.
Attach the candlestick to the microwave plate, making sure it is centered.
Wipe any excess glue away from the seam where the plate meets the candlestick with a paper towel Let the glue dry entirely. , You will do this with spray paint in your desired color.Most generic cake stands are white or black, but if you are having a themed party you might want your cake stand to match the décor.
Apply the first coat of paint, making sure the color is even.
Allow this to dry completely.
Apply a second coat of colored spray paint and allow the item to dry.
Lastly, apply a clear coat to seal in the color and provide shine.
Let these dry completely before using the cake stand.
Add other decorations to your cake stand, such as ribbons or stickers after the paint has dried.
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