Odd Pieces of China Laying Around?

DIY Cake/Candy Stand


While going through my odd china pieces to decorate a table, I noticed I had a few pieces that went well together.  I store the pieces in a beautiful old lingerie cabinet that came out of the old Harts Department Store in downtown San Jose circa 1900's.  These pieces have come from garage sales and thrift stores.  Treasures I love and use for tea's and special occasions.  I also have a wonderful collection of cut glass candle sticks I use at Christmas on my table.  I decided to make small cake/candy stands out of the china and candle sticks. 

Here is how I did it:

After deciding on the three pieces I wanted to use for the cake/candy plates I matched them up with a few of the odd crystal candlestick holders I have collected over the years.  I will use these for the base.

I washed all pieces thoroughly and then marked where the center of the plates were so I could make sure the stands would be placed correctly.  I then added a generous amount of E-6000 glue to the top rim of the glass candlestick holder.  This glue is the best glue for glass, metal, ceramics and more.  I bought it at Joann's with my 40% off coupon.

I then glued the other two stands, turning them upside down to dry.  I placed a book on top of each upside down stand to make sure there was pressure.  I let them dry overnight (I made this project about 10:00 at night.  I get so excited when creating I really don't care about the time).

And Voila!  Your own unique cake/candy stands made by re-purposing some china and candle sticks you can find at any thrift store, flea market or garage sale.  I made mine to each be a separate stand, that way I can use them in different ways.  Be careful not to have the base be too tall for the plate you choose.

Here is another glue I use called GOOP.  I like this one too!



Supplies:
Candlestick holder
Plate, bowl, whatever you can think of
Clear epoxy craft glue E-6000 or GOOP!

Now send me one that you have made...  I am going through some other china things to come up with some new ideas this weekend.  Enjoy creating something new out of something old!