Cake Board For Wedding Cake?

Decorating By potatocakes Updated 14 Feb 2006 , 6:32pm by kaecakes

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potatocakes Posted 13 Feb 2006 , 3:41pm
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Can someone please help me? I'm doing my first wedding cake for March 19th, and I'm trying to make sure I have everything together. The cake is 16 & 14 stacked, then 7" columns separating a 10 & 8 stacked. My question is what kind of cake board base should the 16 inch be on that will look nice and still be sturdy enough to hold the weight of the cake? Any helps, suggestions, pictures greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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antonia74 Posted 13 Feb 2006 , 3:53pm
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I would use a 20" cake board, as the 18" may cut it too close once the cakes are iced and borders are piped.

You definitely want the cake board that is 1/2" thick for the extra support.

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bakers2 Posted 13 Feb 2006 , 3:58pm
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20" board - I use masonite with great success - covered in contact paper...

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SquirrellyCakes Posted 13 Feb 2006 , 4:18pm
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I wouldn't use anything less than 1/2 inch thick covered plywood for a cake of this size.
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potatocakes Posted 13 Feb 2006 , 4:53pm
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Thanks! My sister-in-law has a board that was cut to size that her aunt who used to do cakes gave her. It's clear, looks like glass but isn't, and is pretty thick, maybe 1/2 to 3/4 inch? I'm not sure what it's called, but it's very attractive to have a cake displayed on. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about? I wish I knew what it was called so I could go to Lowe's and ask to have one cut.

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rabiah Posted 13 Feb 2006 , 4:59pm
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I think it is called plexi-glass

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HeatherMari Posted 13 Feb 2006 , 5:11pm
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Or it could be clear acrylic

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traci Posted 13 Feb 2006 , 11:42pm
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Are you using a square or round board? I know that Loew's will only cut squares. They say that they do not have the equipment to cut rounds. You might call them before you make the trip.


Sounds really pretty. icon_smile.gif

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potatocakes Posted 14 Feb 2006 , 4:44pm
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I think the acrylic is what I'm trying to find.

Thanks for the tip, Traci! I'll give them a call before I head out there.

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bush1 Posted 14 Feb 2006 , 6:25pm
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If you go to a glass shop (auto glass) they can cut any shape for you.

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kaecakes Posted 14 Feb 2006 , 6:32pm
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Any good glass shop will cut plexi-glass or even lucite for you. it can be a little pricey but the look is very nice.

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