HI Everyone,
I need a strong cake board for a 3 tiered wedding cake and need a 16 inch round board. I bought a silver Wilton board, but now I'm wondering if it's strong enough. What do you all think? Also, does anyone know where I can 16 inch round wooden boards?
Thanks in advance
I'm not sure how strong the Wilton ones are. I usually make my own from foam board I buy from the $ store. I cut 3 layers, hot glue them together, and cover with foil ( Wilton or Hobby Lobby brands). If I know my cake is going to be heavier than normal, I add a 4th layer of foam board. Never had it fail me yet.
You can glue 4-5 boards together, making sure that the corrugated edges are switched around, a think piece of foam core, or you could go to the hardware store and ask they they cut you a circle from wood. I plan on buying boards from sugargeek one day, too, so maybe even check them out!
I put all my wedding cakes on glass. I have it cut at least 2 inches larger than the bottom tier. If you have a 16" bottom, then put it on an 18" glass. Check prices with you local glass shop(s). Where I am, they're relatively inexpensive. You can either add the cost into the cost of the cake or have them return it undamaged. I have my clients return the glass which I can reuse. Also have a clause in my contract that states they will have to pay the price to replace if not returned in usable condition.
I always cut my own cake boards out of plywood, particle board or masonite. Mike and I frequently do construction projects, so always have left over pieces of board handy. Takes five minutes and it is free and very sturdy.
I'd be very concerned about using glass as a base. If it should crack or actually break what a problem there would be! Just think of people taking a bit of cake and getting glass splinter in their mouth! It is much better to glue several boards together or cut your own as Sandra said.
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