Now if you read this blog I don't have to tell you how much my children love baking. They're obsessed.
And one thing that has helped fuel that fire in all of us is bake off. We watch it every year as a family, I don't watch huge amounts of TV but always enjoy things we can watch and enjoy together (Lego Masters Australia, Pottery Throwdown, ghosts and taskmaster are the others).
For Christmas this year my Middlest asked for a cake stand to display her cakes on. I thought this was a great idea and also something I could make.
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I also thought it would make a great magazine article and video. So that's what I did.
I turned the project a few times to really get into it (so if you want to buy a cake stand click here), and it's got a great mix of turning on the chuck, with a bit of spindle turning. Using a wood like ash means you can bring out it's natural beauty as well.
My daughter was really pleased with it and it has displayed a few cakes (and tarts) already this year!
If you watch the video let me know what you think!
Do you have a cake stand for displaying cakes or ever had one in the past?
I'm thinking your daughter is going to keep this beautiful cake stand all of her life! Yes, I have a yellow ceramic and a white milk glass cake stand and a glass dome cover I use with both of them. However, they don't compare with the one you handcrafted for your daughter!
ReplyDeleteAh thank you! I should really try and get some glass covers for it!
DeleteBeautiful. A new family heirloom
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWe have a glass cake stand, it belonged to my husband's granny, I cherish it. You are very clever at your wood work, is there anything you can't make. Loved the video.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm sure there's loads I can't make! But I keep trying!
DeleteWell done! I'm sure it will be proudly on display for the rest of her baking days!
ReplyDeleteThat's the worst! We need to find somewhere to put it!
DeleteThat is an awesome cake stand Kev!
ReplyDeleteMy daughters are in their late teens and early twenties and love watching The Great British Baking Show together.
It's really nice with a few of these shows were we seem to cultivate common interests.
DeleteGosh but she looks grown up. A beautiful young lady with a beautiful cake stand!
ReplyDeleteThank you! They are growing up fast!
DeleteFabulous cake stand, love it! Are we going to see your girls on Junior Bake Off then?
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I joke about applying for it, but neither seem to want to go on it and get a bit funny with us when we say it!
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