If you are on Pinterest, I am sure you have seen the many ways you can make cake stands using thrifted materials. Well, I wanted to do my own for Kalia's first birthday party. I began hunting down materials two months before her party and gathering candlesticks and plates:
I looked for candlesticks that had cool shapes and tried to find plates with interesting edges. On a deadline, I finally bought a couple more that were not exactly what I wanted, but I love the way they turned out.
I primed, then spray painted my desired colors.
I applied Gorilla Glue* to the top edge of the candlestick to the plate then applied pressure with some heavy cookbooks. I left overnight. *UPDATE 12-3-12- I have since used liquid nails and LOVE the results. I suggest liquid nails over gorilla glue!
*I used Gorilla Glue because it is what I had around house. Gorilla glue expands as it sticks, so use caution when applying, a little goes a long way. If you are unfamiliar with Gorilla Glue, I suggest using another glue to adhere the plate and candlestick.
Spray painted stands are NOT food safe, so be sure to place a layer on the stand when putting any food. I used thin circle parchment paper that you can buy for baking- it worked perfectly!
The plates ranged in price from $.90 to $1.91 for the larger. The candlesticks were $.35-$.75 each and I found one glass cover for $.50! I would say total cost for 5 cake stands was approximately $11.00 not including the cost of spray paint. (I actually had the spray paint from other projects!)
I love them, I alternate between the white beauty above and the blue one for my favorite!
Super easy DIY and I think the results are beautiful!
If you enjoy, please comment, share or pin (or all 3 ;)
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hi, where can I find the glass top please???? thank u Larissa
ReplyDeleteI've seen these made with glass candle sticks, but never thought about using old brass ones and painting. These are the prettiest I've seen on Pinterest! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle- that is such a wonderful comment to hear! Thank you SO much!!
DeleteLove these!!! Parchment is awesome. You can even buy it at the 99 cent Store if you get lucky!!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! So beautiful! I love the variety both of colors and shapes you chose. So well done!
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DeleteLove how they turned out! I am going to make a couple in the next day or so...good to know about the gorilla glue! Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday on my blog...people are still linking up it is open for a few more days and would love to have this post linked up so you can share your ideas.
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Thank you Karin- I linked up!!
DeleteI love the colors you chose. I also love that you took time to set up your picture to look so pretty. Thanks for the eye candy!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Amy, that is such an awesome compliment!!
DeleteLove, love, love! Such pretty colors! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jill and thank you for the pin!!
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DeleteWow I love the colors. What a dramatic display for the party! I especially love how they all go together as a set but they're all unique and different. If you get a chance, I would love it if you would stop back by on Monday and share at Lines Across.
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DeleteWow, this looks amazing. Very creative. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! The cake platters in the store are so expensive. This way to have lots of food props!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, and how lovely for a party. I'm going to keep this in mind, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable. I really need some! I wish you would share this on Super Sweet Sunday at swtboutique.blogspot.com Most of my blog is about cakes so these are perfect! Have a great day
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thanks for linking up! love them.
DeleteThose look like fancy ones you would have to pay big bucks for. The tall pink one is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenn!!
DeleteWhat kind of paint did you use?
ReplyDeleteJust love all of them - what type of paint did you use?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Thank you Suzy! I used spray paint!
DeleteVery nice! Love 'em all!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea. I even have a stash of old, cheap candlesticks. So, all I need is some glue and I'm ready to copy these cute stands. Thanks for sharing. Im now following you from www.PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com. Please come visit me and maybe you'll decide to follow back??? THANKS.
ReplyDeleteThose are so cool! I am adding to my weekend to do list! Love it!
ReplyDeleteE6000 is an awesome glue to use. I've used it to glue glass jars to wood candlesticks. LOVE LOVE LOVE these stands!!!
ReplyDeleteYours turned out so great! I love them so much. Thanks for sharing at my party...I'm featuring you tomorrow! XO, Aimee
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ReplyDeleteI used gorilla glue!
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