Cake Base Too Support A 3 Tier Cake

Decorating By flocakes Updated 11 Apr 2006 , 1:03pm by Crimsicle

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flocakes Posted 11 Apr 2006 , 2:07am
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In a few weeks I am making a three tier cake and need to purchase a cake base/board strong enough to support cake. Any ideas on what type of board and where to purchase on line? Base cake size will be 18" round.

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BJsGRL Posted 11 Apr 2006 , 2:13am
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For my larger cakes, I go to Menards or Home Depot, purchase a half-sheet (2' x 4") of 1/2"-3/4" plywood or particle board, and have the warehouse associate cut it to the size I need. Of course, this only works if you can use a square or rectangular shape...

I then cover it with cake board foil and trim the edges with ribbon.

Tina

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flocakes Posted 11 Apr 2006 , 2:21am
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Hi Tina,

Thanks there's a Lowes by me. icon_smile.gif

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mmdd Posted 11 Apr 2006 , 2:21am
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I wonder if you could use plexi glass?

How sturdy is it, does anyone know?

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Helendelk Posted 11 Apr 2006 , 6:03am
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Plexi glass is good but flexes a lot.. I found going to hobby lobby and getting that THICK mat board its back in the picture frame area... works great and is very durable and comes in colors as well

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kkhigh Posted 11 Apr 2006 , 12:28pm
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lowes and home depot also carry precut rounds in various sizes.

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Jenn2179 Posted 11 Apr 2006 , 12:30pm
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I used left over 1/2 inch thick particle board and used a jig saw to cut it into different size circles. Then I covered them with the Wilton Foil and then contact paper on top of that.

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cashley Posted 11 Apr 2006 , 12:31pm
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You can also use foam core board and cut it with scissors and use a couple of layers. It can be found at Michael's and Walmart.

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Jenn123 Posted 11 Apr 2006 , 12:32pm
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I use multiple layers of cardboard wrapped with foil.

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mmdd Posted 11 Apr 2006 , 12:34pm
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Originally Posted by Helendelk

Plexi glass is good but flexes a lot..




Thanks for letting me know that!! My dh had suggested using it for a cake stand....it thought it would look really neat. I told him I really didn't know, but what I did know what that I'd like tohave some to do fbct's!!

I don't have a hobby lobby in my area...the closest one is probably 1 1/2 hours away...I wonder where I could get one of those mats youre talking about.

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Crimsicle Posted 11 Apr 2006 , 1:03pm
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For my daughter's wedding cake, I used a glass circle that is sold to top small tables. I think I got it at a hardware store but can't remember. After the wedding, I used it for its intended purpose, and it's standing by, ready to be put into service once again as a cake plate. icon_smile.gif

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