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sweets2thesweet Posted 14 Mar 2017 , 11:46pm
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Making my first four and five tier wedding cakes this spring.  I usually just use bubble tea straws for support, but are they strong enough for the bottom (12 inch) tier?

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leah_s Posted 15 Mar 2017 , 1:40am
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Have you looked at SPS?  Best support system, IMO.  Cheap, sturdy, easy.

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sweets2thesweet Posted 15 Mar 2017 , 3:47am
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Do you know how hard it is to trim the pillars?

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kakeladi Posted 15 Mar 2017 , 8:10pm
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I have used straws for 4 tier cakes but SPS is probably a better option.....they will be reusable :)

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leah_s Posted 15 Mar 2017 , 8:12pm
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The idea is to make the height of the cake tier match the pre-cut pillars.  The pillars come 4", 5", 7" and 9".  To cut them you need a hack saw or chop saw.  (But that's also why its so sturdy.)

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sweets2thesweet Posted 17 Mar 2017 , 2:31am
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Thanks for your input!

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