We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Remember that lone Toile or Wexford crystal dinner plate you scooped up from Etsy? Maybe you’re not sure how to use it. Well, here’s a fun idea! This DIY from a TikToker will show you how to turn an old plate and wine glass into a gorgeous vintage-inspired cake stand for your British-inspired afternoon tea. All you have to do is glue a classic wine glass to your dinner plate. What’s great about this is it takes hardly any time at all – just 10 minutes! If you’ve got a collection of plates and glasses stashed in your attic, you only need to grab some waterproof adhesive and you’re good to go. Or you can hunt for charming vintage pieces at thrift stores, garage sales, or on Etsy. The best part is you don’t have to perfectly match your items. Feel free to mix and match – like pairing an amber wine glass with a brown and white transferware plate, or a clear stem with a floral porcelain plate. The mismatch adds to the one-of-a-kind, vintage flair. So get creative and have fun with it!
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Transforming old glassware into a bespoke cake stand
obierowo1124/Shutterstock Now that you’ve got your design plan, give all your glassware a good cleaning. Wipe away any stickers or stubborn debris. Once they’re spotless, apply a heavy-duty adhesive like E6000 to the rim of your wine glass, then press it right into the center of your plate. Make sure the glass sits flush, then weight it down with a heavy book overnight to let it set.
And voila! Your custom vintage-inspired cake stand is ready to go. You can get even more creative by swapping in other finds like pottery or candlesticks. Or give your pieces a fresh coat of paint or stain before assembling. The possibilities are endless! Use this beauty to display cookies, cupcakes, or any other tasty treats when you’ve got guests over. They’ll be amazed by your DIY skills.
Inexpensive DIY Antique Cake Stands š° The perfect hostess gift or save for Mother’s Day! All you need is E6000 and antique plates and glassware. Tutorial in the comments!
If you love to experiment, you can switch up vintageāinspired glassware with other classic finds like pottery or ceramic candle sticks. You can also create a whole new look by painting or staining your pieces before gluing them together. Feel free to serve your cookies, cupcakes, and pastries on this beautiful stand when you have guests over. But with this bespoke DIY creation, it’s no surprise that and not just baked-goods holders.
