Faux Cake Stand

Decorating By MKC Updated 16 Jul 2014 , 6:03pm by -K8memphis

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MKC Posted 16 Jul 2014 , 4:49pm
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I am looking to make a faux cake stand using gumpaste/fondant. Ron Ben Israel makes them very well. The cake is elevated on a Styrofoam and looks like it is standing on a sugar cake stand. Here is a link:

 

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/154811305913907685/

 

Because the bottom tier is larger than the Styrofoam underneath, I am wondering how to support the bottom tier. A thin 1/8 inch or even a 1/4 inch cake board would not be strong enough. Do you think that a 1/2 inch drum board would be sufficient? Such as this one:

 

http://www.flourconfections.com/silver-drum-board-round-p-3627.html

 

Unfortunately, it has been a challenge to find round Masonite boards in my region.

 

Thank you!

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-K8memphis Posted 16 Jul 2014 , 5:18pm
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i'd use 1/2 foamcoare --

 

i love to make cake stands--best cake stand making to you

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-K8memphis Posted 16 Jul 2014 , 6:03pm
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wait i mean half inch foamcoare ;)

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