they are just 2-14inch cake bases and 2-12inch cake bases I got mine at walmart and I think they were around 6 bucks each for a pack of two!! I would say that after I payed for all my supplies for it, that it only cost me 20-25 bucks to make and best of all I can just take everything off since I just used double stick tape and start over with another theme!!!

Here's mine, all glass, all fastened with clear silicone caulk.....

Wow, Salsaman42, that's beautiful! What did you use between the glass? It almost looks like cut crystal...

the bases are round glass candle plates with purchased silicone "feet" epoxied on, the columns are 2 glass votive candleholders and the plates are 1/4 inch plate glass I had cut and edges pencil ground. Everything is joined together with clear silicone. The plates start at 7 inches square and get bigger in 2 inch multiples, 9", 11", 13", 15"

Here is mine...I wish I would have seen this thread a few weeks ago when I was trying to figure out how to make one! My dad ended up doing it with cut and painted plywood and pvc pipe.

Wow...you people are amazing!



kileyscakes...I don't mean to sound dense, but when you say cakebase, what do you mean? I've stared at the photo(s), but I can't tell what it's made of...it looks shiny on top?

I sent ya a pm flourpots!!

I think it's time to trade my hubby in! these are amazing stands ladies!!

thanks for sharing..

Here's mine:
Foam board from Michaels, paper cup center and coordinating ribbon.

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1334234

Here is my stand my brother and I made last year for a party at a cabin.
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1284092
and here it is with ALL the directions!
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1280355

My friend and I even made one from pink plastic margarita glasses and lime green plastic plates for a party. The ones with plates and vases or glasses are really fun and creeative.

Is there a way to make it with the styrafoam circles and attach it so its secure but also easy enough to redecorate with different paper? I don't really want to glue the paper down all the way so I can use it again with different themes. Any suggestions?

Mine's about 8 years old and I've only used it a couple times, but I'm bringing it out for a party in a few weeks. Martha Stewart had a similar one then, but was rather pricey, so I picked out the pieces @ Michael's and my dad made this one for me. I can't seem to find a pic with cupcakes on it, so it's "naked". (please ignore the mess on the table, I've been baking, lol)

Lily

wendyintx -- is yours wooden boxes?

I remember seeing a video on youtube on how to make you own cupcake stand. I'm gonna search for the link, I'm sure i have it somewhere.

I found the video link , but the user removed it

My homemade stand is similar to the others. Plywood base with draw pulls for feet. Each tier is made from cardboard rounds separated by small diameter PVC pipe covered with white contact paper (as a disguise). I change the ribbon to suit the occasion.

Thanks for sharing all the pictures. I'll be making one later on in the year for a wedding.

Here is my attempt. I used foam core board, styrafoam, ribbon, and hot glue.

very cute!!

Edee yours look great!

Edee, what did you use for your center supports? Your stand is very cute!

What exactly is foam core board, and where would I find it?? Does it come in rounds or must it be cut?

I buy foam core at Hobby Lobby or Michaels. It comes in large sheets and does have to be cut. I use it for cakeboard with my tiered cakes because it is much stronger than cardboard.

I made this one for my dd's communion.

cake drums - bottom one covered in white contact paper, ribbon glued on the side, styrofoam circle separating/supporting the tier covered in wide pink ribbon. This ended up being a onetime use. Now I want to try one of the many ideas I've seen posted today!

I used Sheet cake boards, covered in a plastic table cloth (got at the dollar store) and the client bought the wine glasses.

All of the cupcake stands are so nice! I feel inspired to make one myself. Is the foam core board with the painting supplies at Michael's? It's definitely not in the cake section.

The foamcore is on the same isle as the wrapping paper/gift bag supplies in my Michaels. They also have some on the end cap of the paint isle. It comes in lots of colors, but the white is the cheapest. You can usually get it on sale for $0.99 a sheet. Just ask a sales associate if you can't find it, they will know what you are talking about. Good luck!!

All these stands are sooo cute! My mind is going crazy trying to figure out which one to make for myself. Whats the easiest way to cut the foam core board?