okay, i realize you need some sort of system to stack a cake,,
what i'm wondering is what sort of options there are,
I know there are wooden dowels, plastic tubes , straws etc,
which of these works the best, or is it just a matter of personal choice
and as for cake plates can you use cardboard, or is that a no-no,
also is this necessary for a two tiered cake,
i'm asking because i'm doing a stacked cake for a family member, and don't really want to spend alot of money on like a wilton stacking system
becuz i'm pretty sure i will never get this stuff back,and becuz i'm doing this for nothing i don't want to lose more money than i have to
thanx in advance for any advice
thanx for your help, now i know where to find the wooden dowels, but any hints on where to find the cardboards,
umm the only stores within a fifty mile radius of where i live are a wallmart and a jubilee,
neither of which carry much in the way of cake decorating supplies
is it okay to cut your own
these questions must sound extremely absurd
Wilton cake boards usually are available @ WalMart in the craft section as said. A super Wal Mart is much more likely to have a larger varity but even then it's not much.....probably a pkg of 8"ers, 10"ers; and some sheet cake size boards. OR you can buy a sheet of foam core board (in the framing dept or where ever they have poster board) and cut your own sizes needed. I never had any luck cutting them straight/smooth but maybe you don't care that much
You also can use straws. I much perfere using them over wood.
I am doing a stacked cake this weekend for my neice for her wedding cake and this has been helpful..i have something to add i have to cut my cake boards to size (heartshape) should they be just a hair smaller than the cake? i just dont want to them to show?
Our local grocery store has a chinese buffet in it. i grab as many chop sticks that I can when I am in there....they are seperated, round and a pretty good size...I cut and use these with just plain cardboard in between my tiers. And yes, you should definitly board and support every 4 inches...I have learned this the hard way 
. The chopsticks are free and I like free. 
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