I will be using hidden pillars on an upcoming cake. 3 teirs with a 2 in gap for flowers. Do I have to use separator plates with the hidden pillars? Could I just use cardboard rounds? I always have trouble getting the separator plates back and wanted to go with out them if I could.
Separator plates are more stable, can't imagine just using card boards alone, just get a replacement deposit 
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I say use the plates. When I am doing a tiered cake and need to use plastic ware to complete the design.. I charge the customer for the plates, pillars etc. No worries about getting them back. (Most places in my area will just toss that stuff anyway, and its hard to get someone to remember to save it for me.)
What kind of plate do you have that won't fit in these pillars? The Wilton plates will fit ok, I'm sure.
On a D&R (Drop & Run) cake, unless I make arrangements to pick up my plates the next day, I just plan on them being tossed. They are only in the $3 range each and it's not worth the gas or the hassle to worry about getting them back. I consider anything under $10 "disposable".
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