I'm looking for different colors, maybe even some prints, to cover cake boards with...other than the usual colors found in the cake supply shops and on most of the on-line stores...I would like to use something different but I don't really know what that would be.

Help,
Nia

I've read that lots of people use fabric or wrapping paper, then cover with clear contact paper.

I use fabric then cover in contact paper. The boards look so much more professional than just using foil, and there are so many more options. Not to mention they are reusable.

Thanks for your responses...Also, do you use cardboard or do you use wood...I ask this question because on last week I did a 12x18 2-layer cake and I was unable to get to a cake supply shop and had to come up with something quick, so I went to Lowe's (Hardware shop) and bought a piece of project board and had them cut it size and it worked woderfully...I'm now considering doing all large cakes on wood boards.

I use wrapping paper covered in clear contact paper. Another option is scrapbooking paper and differant fabrics. Some people also cover boards in fondant and let it dry.

I also use wrapping papper covered in contact paper.

On some of my boards I get the plastic tableclothes that would match whatever theme my family is going with and cut it down to fit the board. It's cheap and durable and can be thrown away.

check out the fabric stores - there's endless inspiration there. look in my photos - the apple and daisy cakes were practice cakes inspired by the fabric. it's so cheap just to buy a short length and then cover it with plastic.

I've seen some beautiful cakeboards on here covered with gift wrap, then sealed with clear contact paper. Packs a lot of punch for your money!

Just FYI, I've seen recently that contact paper is not considered food safe. Just something to keep in mind...

My past experience with Contact plastic has been quite similar to a housefly with flypaper (for those of you old enough to remember what flypaper is)! Any tips on how to marry the fabric and plastic without unsightly folds and creases?--BTW, this is my first post although I have been silently reading, learning and falling in love with this site for some time now

handy - basically, you peel the backing from the plastic. I wrap them upside down. First, wrap the fabric/wrapping paper/etc on the board. Lay the paper down, with the backing up. Peel the backing off to start a corner, then hold the contact paper down and DON'T MOVE IT. Just peel the paper. Then put the covered board upside down on the sticky stuff. Do all the 1" cuts so it will form to the board better, and wrap each slice of paper around to the back of the board. Flip over, and you have a covered board.

I use cheap dollar store foil papers turned over to the shiney back side - sometimes the back side has a reverse pattern on it that is pretty. I secure it to the bottom of the board with glue and trip to look neat.

I use a contrasting ribbon the height of the board and glue it to the edges to hide the creases the folded paper makes. I think the ribbon makes a nice accent for the cake.

You can also cover the board with fondant - I particularly like the marbeled look.

Thank you both. Those are great suggestions.

so is contact paper not food safe?

a while back ,someone here suggested freezer paper shiny side up- which i have used for many occasion cakes- cheap, attractive and food safe!!