DIY Wood Slice Cake Stand
Learn how to make an easy customized DIY wood slice cake stand. The hairpin legs add rustic farmhouse charm to the gorgeous wooden cake stand. Perfect for any occasion.
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Looks like I am all about trays and cake plates right now.
Earlier this week I showed you a DIY wood tray using 3 tools.
Today I have this easy and quick customized wood slice cake stand!
Can you blame me?
It is October right now AND the season when you start thinking of food!
And of course, you have to eat dessert first 🙂
When Cricut asked me to try their EasyPress 2, I knew it would have to be tried on wood 🙂
Plus you could customize it to say anything!
Think – occasion, monogram, names…
I think it will also make a perfect DIY wedding cake stand too!
What Is the Cricut Easy Press 2?
It helps transfer a design form a Heat Transfer Vinyl (or iron-on) onto a surface – any surface like fabric, wood, metal, etc.
So yes, it’s like an iron.
BUT you can control the temperature and time setting very easily! No guessing, no counting in your head…just press a button.
I am also using the EasyPress Mat above.
The EasyPress 2 comes in three sizes for various projects and I chose the largest one because I am totally planning on a lot of larger-scale projects!
When I opened my EasyPress 2, it came with instructions to attach the Cricut logo on the linen bag. It was easy and quick.
DIY Wood Slice Cake Stand
Materials Needed to Make a Wood Cake Stand
- Large wood slice. I got this one.
- Hairpin legs
- A Cricut machine (check out my full tutorial on how to set up the Cricut Maker)
- Cricut EasyPress 2
- Black Everyday Iron-On
- Standard Grip mat
- Weeding tool kit
- 220 grit sandpaper
- Food-safe finish
- Power Drill-driver
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How to Make a Wooden Cake Stand
Step 1: Prepare the Wood Slice
- Lightly sand the surface of the wood slice and wipe off dust with a damp cloth
- Apply a few coats of food-safe finish to seal the surface while sanding in between. I like to use this one.
- Allow the finish to dry for at least 24 hours before moving on to the next step.
Step 2: Cut Quote in Black Iron-on
- I created this quote in the Cricut Design Space. The font is Chalkboard.
- Place black Iron-On shiny side down on the Standard Grip Mat and run Cricut to cut out the text.
Be sure to mirror the text before printing!
- Use weeding tools to remove the extra vinyl.
Step 3: Apply Iron-on to Wood Slice Using the Easy Press 2
- Use the EasyPress 2 heat settings guide to determine the temperature settings. For the wood slice, it was 150C and 40 seconds.
- Once the EasyPress 2 has heated up, preheat the wood slice for 5 seconds
- Carefully align and place text on the wood slice where you want it.
- Gently place the EasyPress 2 on the design and apply gentle pressure.
- This Iron-On is a warm peel which means as soon as you are able to touch the vinyl, you can peel it away.
Step 4: Add the Legs
- Attach 3 hairpin legs to the back.
Tip – Be sure to pre-drill before adding the screws to keep your wood slice from cracking.
You could even add bun feet to the back or get creating with other ideas like a candlestick etc… the possibilities are endless.
That’s it!
Here is a simple customized rustic DIY wood slice tray.
Truth is it only takes about an hour of active time. The longest part is waiting for the wood finish to cure for 24 hours.
About Using Iron-on on Wood
I am sure you are wondering a few things about using Iron-On on wood and specifically a cake stand…
How Well Does Iron-on Stick to Wood?
YES! It almost looks like it is painted on!
I even tried a test run on a scrap piece and couldn’t take it off unless I scraped it with a box cutter.
How to Remove Iron-on From Wood
On another note – if you intentionally want to remove the Iron-On, soak the letters in Goo Gone for a few minutes and they will lift right off!
I may have made a little spelling error and had to redo the project 🙂 So now I know exactly how to remove Iron-On! Best way to learn – through mistakes…
How to Care for the Wood Slice Cake Stand
You can simply wipe it with a wet cloth.
I did so after I was done taking pictures and my kids had eaten a few slices of cake.
The Iron-On was still perfect!
If you decide to build it, I’d love to see it! Feel free to email photos to me at anika@anikasdiylife.com or tag me on Instagram @anikasdiylife for a chance to be featured on social media!
More Like This DIY Wood Slice Cake Stand
DIY Wood Slice Cake Stand
How to make an easy customized DIY wood slice cake stand. The hairpin legs add rustic farmhouse charm to the gorgeous wooden cake stand. Perfect for any occasion.
Materials
- Large wood slice
- Hairpin legs
- Black Everyday Iron-On
- Standard Grip mat
- 220 grit sandpaper
- Food-safe finish
Tools
- A Cricut machine
- Cricut EasyPress 2
- Weeding tool kit
- Power Drill-driver
Instructions
- Lightly sand the surface of the wood slice and wipe off dust with a damp cloth.
- Apply a few coats of food-safe finish to seal the surface while sanding in between. Allow the finish to dry for at least 24 hours before moving on to the next step.
- I created this quote in the Cricut Design Space. The font is Chalkboard. Place black Iron-On shiny side down on the Standard Grip Mat and run Cricut to cut out the text.
- Use weeding tools to remove the extra vinyl.
- Apply Iron-On to wood slice using the Easy Press 2.
- Use the EasyPress 2 heat settings guide to determine the temperature settings. For the wood slice, it was 150C and 40 seconds.
- Once the EasyPress 2 has heated up, preheat the wood slice for 5 seconds. Carefully align and place text on the wood slice where you want it.
- Gently place the EasyPress 2 on the design and apply gentle pressure.
- This Iron-On is a warm peel which means as soon as you are able to touch the vinyl, you can peel it away.
- Attach 3 hairpin legs to the back. That's it!
Anika's goal is to inspire and empower beginners with woodworking, DIY, home improvement, and home decor ideas.
She wants everyone to unlock their creative potential and experience the feeling that comes with making something. Nothing feels better better than seeing something and saying "I can make that!"
