# Of Boards Between Layers

Decorating By bookbabe Updated 20 Jun 2006 , 3:36am by nicksmom

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bookbabe Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 2:26pm
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Hi
okay I'm starting on my daughter's wedding cake....and I'm so totally stressed it's unbelievable.......

here's my question:
we're going to have 12, 10, 8 in square layers with a round 6 in top. I have wooden dowels and plastic ones to use for support. But what about the boards underneath? I have one cardboard square for each layer-will that be enough? Should I use several? I have a plastic plate for the top round layer--I'm mostly worried about the squares having enough support.

help! any advice will be appreciated!!

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Jenn123 Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 2:29pm
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I think one layer of board (wrapped to keep it from getting soggy) is enough. You might want to do 2 on the 10" if you are transporting separately. Use 3 for the bottom 12".

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Beecharmer Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 3:47pm
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What do you wrap the cake boards in?

I had to make my own drum since they don't sell them here and I didn't have time to order one. I used Sue23's advise and hot glued several corrugated rounds together. I hope they hold!! Plan on covering with wrapping paper and then clear contact paper.

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Jenn123 Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 3:50pm
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I never use drums. I wrap corrugated cardboard with florist foil. No hot gluing necessary.

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hamie Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 3:52pm
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I wrap my in press and seal, but I guess your could use contact paper, foil, plastic wrap. Just make sure to cover both sides of the board completely.

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bookbabe Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 9:17pm
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okay thanks y'all....I guess I need to make ONE more trip to the store!!

I am transporting the layers separately and then assembling it at the reception site. We have to drive about 3 hours so I'm not going to do much to it till we get there.........

I just need to remember to breathe.....I'll be so glad when this is done!!!!

thanks again..

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BlakesCakes Posted 15 Jun 2006 , 3:26am
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This may be too late for the trip to the store, but I highly recommend that you use 3/16th inch foamcore under each tier--cut to the exact size of each tier. Corrugated cardboard, even covered, can still bend along the corrugation lines. You don't need to cover foamcore--it doesn't absorb much of anything from the cake, it's lightweight in itself, and it doesn't bend or break easily. It also makes great bottom cakeboards--easy to cover, etc.

Don't forget to enjoy the wedding!
Rae

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Jenn123 Posted 15 Jun 2006 , 3:35am
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Yes! I like foamboard too. I recommend covering it if it is going to show. It does get some grease absorbtion and doesn't look as nice.

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BlakesCakes Posted 15 Jun 2006 , 3:51am
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Oh, yes, definitely cover it if it's going to show--as in the bottom "decorative" board under a tier (used like a separator plate) or an entire cake--but I also use a board under every tier that is cut to the exact diameter of the tier, so it never shows.

Rae

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cmmom Posted 15 Jun 2006 , 4:32am
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do you always cover your boards that go in between the layers?? I never have - just put the cake boards in thinking that is what you are suppose to do.

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Jenn123 Posted 15 Jun 2006 , 4:34am
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Just plain cardboard will get soggy and make the dowels useless. You should always cover it.

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nicksmom Posted 15 Jun 2006 , 4:56am
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this all good advice,I am getting ready to do a 4 tier stack of round
3'' cakes for a wedding and now I think it is wiser to go with the foamboard in between layers,instead of cardboard circles!!i always use foamboard for my sheetcakes but never thought to use it for this icon_lol.gif

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Jenn123 Posted 15 Jun 2006 , 4:59am
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How do you guys get a nice round cut for the foamboard? I've only used it for square/rectangle. Any tips and tricks??

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BlakesCakes Posted 15 Jun 2006 , 5:05am
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I use a hot knife to cut all of my boards--makes quick work & nice clean edges.

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Rae

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Jenn123 Posted 15 Jun 2006 , 5:07am
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NEW TOY ...NEW TOY!!!

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nicksmom Posted 20 Jun 2006 , 3:36am
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is that joann fabric store?

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