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DIY Cake Stand

Learn how to make a DIY cake stand using items from the dollar store! This is easy and you can customize it for any celebration.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Dry Time12 hours
Total Time14 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 1 stand
Cost: $3

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Clean the glass candlestick with mild soap and water or rubbing alcohol and cotton pads. Let dry.
    Clean glass candlestick sitting on a work surface
  • Paint the candlestick using glass paint. Give several coats until desired color is reached, letting dry between coats. Set aside to dry.
    Painting the candle stick with glass paint
  • Cut paper to fit the center of the plate, including embellishments for the edges.
  • Add Mod Podge to the back of the paper and then smooth onto the plate. Repeat with the embellishments. Let dry for 15-20 minutes.
    Addding Mod Podge to the paper circle
  • Coat the top of the plate with Mod Podge. Let dry.
    Painting Mod Podge over the top of the plate to seal
  • Glue the plate to the top of the candlestick using the E-6000. Add a bead of glue to the edge, press the candlestick down in the middle of the bottom of the plate, and let dry.
    Gluing the candlestick to the plate
  • Add rhinestones to bling the base using E-6000 if desired. Let dry completely before using.
    DIY cake stand

Notes

Set the cake on a clear plate or cake doily when using this stand.