How to make a beaded cake stand.

My little sister is getting married this year! I’m really excited for her. We’re gearing up for her wedding and reception, so my brain is buzzing with ideas to help with her small budget. A little ingenuity and elbow grease can make a tiny budget stretch. So, here’s how to make a beaded cake stand.

I’ve been looking at cake stands lately (a weird obsession of mine). There are some gorgeous ones on Amazon, like this set of Three White Iron and Glass Cake Stands.

But boy, are they expensive! So I cooked up this fun little tutorial where you can make yourself a chic-looking stand at a fraction of the cost. You could churn out several of these for a wedding table — I think that would look amazing! Use candlesticks of different sizes to layer and add dimension to multiple stands.

Beaded Cake Stand Video Tutorial

Beaded Cake Stand step-by-step tutorial

Step 1 – Attach the Large Crystals to your cake stand

Start by attaching the large crystals to your tray using earring hooks.

Take a few moments to play with the placement and spacing before committing—this step helps set the tone for your Beaded Cake Stand.

Once you’re happy with how everything looks, thread the crystals through and secure them to the edge of the tray.

Step 2 – Attach Beading with Jump Rings

Now it’s time to add the beaded swags! Use jump rings to connect each strand around the tray.

For the first and last jump rings on each swag, include a 1-bead overlap—this keeps the beading in place and gives a clean, finished look.

Once you’ve attached the swags, you can easily adjust any large crystals if needed. Sometimes shifting a few elements helps balance out the overall design of your Beaded Cake Stand,

Step 3 – Glue the Candlestick to the Tray

Now it’s time to bring it all together. Apply glue to the top of your candlestick and center it on the bottom of your tray.

Make sure everything is lined up while the glue is still wet—adjust as needed. Then, set it aside and let it dry overnight so it holds firmly.

Once dry, your Beaded Cake Stand is all set and ready to shine at your next celebration!

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