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DIY Cake Stand

By Anita 47 Comments

I admit it, I have a thing for cake stands. I love this ruffled one below. Readers have been telling me they want inexpensive alternatives to what I do, so this is an easy and fun DIY cake stand. That’s right, we are going to make our own.

This project is very straight forward and easy. I do want to mention that I would not put food on it after you spray paint it. I doubt the spray paint is food safe. First you need a couple of things before we get started. First a tart pan. Usually they come with a removable bottom, which is fine, but if you can find one without a removable bottom, that’s even better. I have a few resources here where you can buy the supplies directly from Amazon with these affiliate links.

You are also going to need a glass candle holder like the one shown above. Usually these are clear glass. You also need glossy spray paint and glue. I ended up using a glue gun because the craft glue didn’t hold. Gorilla glue might work.  Karen (in the comments) mentioned using an epoxy glue. Sounds like a great tip! I applied glue to the top of the tart pan, then placed the bottom back on it. Lastly you’ll need spray paint in primer, and in a glossy white.

Some glue squished out, so I wiped that off.

 

Then I placed some heavy tiles on the pan while I waited for the glue to dry. 

Next I spray painted the glass candlestick holder with glossy spray paint. The paint did not stick well, so be sure to use a coat of primer first!

I found my candle holder at the dollar store. After the pan set and the bottom was firmly attached to the sides, I glued the candle holder on the bottom. After that glue dried, I spray painted the entire piece. Ready to see the finished product?

There it is! The tart pan was about $7 and the candlestick holder was $1.

Obviously it used some paint, but there was plenty left over in the can when I was done. So really it was $8 plus some change. I thought it turned out rather well for a non-crafty person if I do say so myself.

Just be sure your glue is holding before you put much on the stand. It’s very satisfying making something yourself too. I’m doing an inexpensive DIY each Thursday (until I run out of ideas!)

This is part of my DIY Tips and Tricks event. Check out what my friends did today.

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Comments

  1. Lisa Montgomery says

    February 16, 2017 at 06:50

    Great idea and neat e result.

    Reply
    • Rose says

      February 16, 2017 at 20:50

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      Reply
  2. Deb says

    February 16, 2017 at 06:53

    I love the idea! Maybe try it myself but want to add hanging crystals around edge??
    Thanks
    Deb

    Reply
  3. Ellen Rae says

    February 16, 2017 at 07:08

    Brass candle sticks are easily available in thrift stores…that would be An alternatI’ve to the glass. Thanks for the ideas.

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  4. Ellen Rae says

    February 16, 2017 at 07:10

    Brass candle sticks are easily available in thrift stores…that would be An alternatI’ve to the glass. Thanks for the ideas. It makes a great display piece.

    Reply
  5. Marsha Melonakos says

    February 16, 2017 at 07:44

    I have to try this! Thanks so much

    Reply
  6. Barbara says

    February 16, 2017 at 07:47

    I also have a thing for cake plates. Fond memories of mom making out birthday cake and on her beautiful Fostoria cake plate 70 years later it’s in my china hutch and now used for my grandchildrens birthdays

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  7. Ginger Valdes says

    February 16, 2017 at 08:01

    Where were you yesterday when I spent $30 on a very similar stand??? You’re so clever!
    Ginger

    Reply
  8. Starr says

    February 16, 2017 at 08:35

    Cute idea!

    Reply
  9. Valerie Reynolds says

    February 16, 2017 at 09:09

    So cute! What a great idea to use a tart pan!

    Reply
  10. Karen Gormley says

    February 16, 2017 at 09:09

    I’ve made cake stands with vintage plates and the same candle sticks. I found that epoxy glue works best and you never have to worry about the glue sticking.

    Reply
    • Anita says

      February 16, 2017 at 09:14

      Thanks for the tip Karen! Excellent!

      Reply
  11. Susie says

    February 16, 2017 at 09:11

    How fun! Thanks for sharing this creative diy!

    Reply
  12. Charlene Halverson says

    February 16, 2017 at 09:27

    So very clever are you!

    Reply
  13. Teddee Grace says

    February 16, 2017 at 09:37

    This turned out so much better than some of these I’ve seen. Well done!

    Reply
  14. Lauren@SimplyLKJ says

    February 16, 2017 at 09:45

    Such a cute idea. Turned out great. (just an FYI, I think you meant inexpensive 😉

    Reply
    • Anita says

      February 16, 2017 at 20:54

      Yes, did I say ‘expensive’ somewhere? I just looked but didn’t see it! I don’t doubt you, I just couldn’t find it to fix it.

      Reply
  15. Candy C says

    February 16, 2017 at 09:53

    Great idea, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. Brenda Wilson says

    February 16, 2017 at 10:53

    That’s awesome, this looks easy and so cute!

    Reply
  17. BETTY ASHTON says

    February 16, 2017 at 10:57

    Thank you for inspiring me everyday!

    Reply
  18. Cynthia says

    February 16, 2017 at 11:06

    Gorgeous! Amazing that gloss paint can look that good on glass–must try this cause I always want more cake stands….

    Reply
  19. Roxann Johnson Schwarze says

    February 16, 2017 at 11:11

    So cute!!!!!! Such a great idea!!!!! ❤
    Roxann

    Reply
  20. Pat M. says

    February 16, 2017 at 11:35

    I like the look of paint on the glass candlestick – on the metal/tin – not so much. I would hope to find a glass tart pan, then I would be happy with the all over painted result. From a distance, for decorative display purposes, it’s great – up close, and for actual use, I would want both parts to be the same material. But that’s just me .
    I do appreciate the crafting lesson though – it’s an inexpensive way to get a look.

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    • Anita says

      February 16, 2017 at 13:28

      I would not use this for food, so yes from a distance is best.

      Reply
      • LJ Yates says

        February 23, 2018 at 09:13

        But if you wanted to use it for food, all you would need to do is place parchment paper or wax paper on it to keep the food separated from the paint, right?

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        • Anita says

          February 23, 2018 at 09:18

          I wouldn’t. Paper isn’t impervious. It might be safe; I just don’t know.

          Reply
  21. Sandra Huntley says

    February 16, 2017 at 11:45

    Great idea! You can also go to Goodwill or local thrift stores and buy large platters and dinner plates for $1 or less and glass or brass candlesticks for $1 or less. Then with the price of your epoxy and paints your whole project is very reasonable because the epoxy and paints go further than one craft project. With the plates from the thrifts you may not want to paint them, just the candlesticks, depending on the theme.

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    • Anita says

      February 16, 2017 at 13:16

      Excellent idea Sandra!!!

      Reply
  22. Liz says

    February 16, 2017 at 13:11

    Thanks so much for the thrifty tip. I look forward to many more, love your style and DIY!

    Reply
  23. Cindy says

    February 16, 2017 at 13:13

    To say I LOVE this idea is an understatement. This

    This is why you are you and why I’m me, LOL. I think the hubby has liquid nails in the garage that I can use

    Cindy

    Reply
  24. Nancy Walden says

    February 16, 2017 at 15:11

    You’ve given me an idea! I have candlesticks I’m not using. I have a tart pan somewhere too so I wouldn’t have to buy anything. I think I will look through my plates/platters to see if there is one I want to turn into a cake stand. I’ve been looking for a tray or platter to put three glass jars in/on and this might just be perfect!

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  25. bonnie morgan says

    February 17, 2017 at 07:51

    Very cute idea. Thanks for tips about using primer paint. I was the lucky winner from a dirty Santa party of a huge ginger jar with Victorian looking flowers painted on it. It has a great shape but the large floral doesn’t go with my home decor. I was thinking about trying my hand at spraying it. If I only could paint some chinoiserie on it!

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  26. Sandy P says

    February 17, 2017 at 11:13

    I have some cake stands that I don’t want to put food directly on, so I buy the celophane gift type wrap at Christmas time or easter that has pretty designs and cut out circles of it to place food on when I use the stand! It works great, adds another layer of pretty to the design!

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  27. Bonnie says

    February 17, 2017 at 12:20

    That cake holder turned out so cute. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  28. Vickie says

    February 17, 2017 at 18:49

    Love it! Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  29. Sheila says

    February 20, 2017 at 23:11

    Love everything in all your pictures!

    Reply
  30. Robin Riley says

    February 21, 2017 at 08:04

    I make these a lot. I like using the glue E600. It’s great with all materials especially glass. I like using a coffee cup of mug turned upside down, then flying a pretty matching plate on the top!

    Reply
  31. Dianne says

    February 22, 2017 at 18:51

    Love the cake stand!

    Reply
  32. Michele says

    February 23, 2017 at 17:08

    Nicely done, Anita!

    Looks GREAT!

    Reply
  33. Pamela LePage says

    February 23, 2017 at 18:41

    That was such a cute idea! Cake plate looks great!!. I love listing to the Pod cast.

    Reply
  34. Shirley Wood says

    February 23, 2017 at 18:46

    Such a pretty DIY cake stand. Thank you for sharing with us at the Merry Monday party! We always look forward to your shares.

    Reply
  35. Carol, The Red Painted Cottage says

    February 28, 2017 at 19:50

    Anita, I love your cake stands and wanted to thank you for sharing these at Share Your Style!

    Reply
  36. Oma says

    November 29, 2017 at 10:29

    Such a great idea and lovely result. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  37. Darlene says

    January 24, 2018 at 09:01

    Ingenious! I never would have guessed. It’s a great décor item for tablescapes and coffee tables to add loads of interesting little items. Even better that the little décor items can all be removed at one time for cleaning.

    Reply
  38. Ivory says

    August 10, 2018 at 16:37

    I love how your cake stand turned out. Extremely fabulous.

    Reply
  39. Irma Louisa says

    January 23, 2022 at 21:47

    Love your cake stand and love the beautiful tea cups on the cake stand! May I ask, “where did you buy them?” TIA

    Reply
    • Anita says

      January 30, 2022 at 21:14

      Irma, I bought those at a resale shop. They are from France. They would be very hard to find I think.

      Reply

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