Let's reorganize, clean out and repurpose some items in our cupboards. I seem to accumulate odd, one-of-a-kind dishes, wine glasses and tumblers throughout the year. So this year, I am going to turn them into serving stands. I never seem to have small cake or cookie stands or something special on which to display appetizers. These stands are very sweet, pretty and useful.
Enjoy. Reuse. Bon Appetit.
Teresa Blackburn
Relish Prop and Food Stylist
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I saw this tip many years ago and am glad to see it again. However, the original tip allowed you to separate the glass and saucer for easier storing. If I wash this in the dishwasher, will they come apart? I was looking at buying some small pedestal dishes but have no room for more things. So this would not work either (and my husband would hate if it were left out all the time with nothing on it).
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greengreek
3/13/10 9:16 AM
Thanks for your letter about my pedestals...and believe me I have pondered how to make these extremely sturdy and make them easy to store as well! But, alas, in my mind they can either be sturdy and safe for partys and really using for foods or they can just be decorative. You can choose one but not sure about both? I just stack them on top of each other when not using in the back of my props closet (of course not everyone has one of these!). So what I might suggest is that you simply fiind other uses for your pedestals when not using for serving appetizers or desserts. They make pretty places in the bath to hold soaps or jewelry. Use on an entry table for a place to stash your keys and change everyday when you come home. Display small art objects in them or seashells place on a sideboard or table. If you don't make too many, or if you do they make great gifts, maybe your husband won't even notice! Best to you and keep reading Relish. Teresa Blackburn, "Teresa's Tips"
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3/17/10 1:44 PM
Can you be more specific about the glue you have used? I am having trouble with clear glass becoming cloudy around the glued area. I am looking for a clean bond between pieces. Thanks.
Colleen
Colleen
5/16/10 7:05 PM
Hello Hope, I used simple "Krazy Glue" on the ones I made for the photos, but there is another wonderful glue that you can find at most hobby/craft stores and is used mainly by folks who do "models" such as airplanes & cars, it is "Zap Gap". It, like Krazy Glue, is clear, dries almost instantly & stays clear. You do not have to use a lot of either of these glues. Sometimes "over-use" can cause glues in general to "cloud". Zap Gap is a basic in my kit as well as Krazy Glue. Zap Gap comes in various thicknesses as well, but all are clear. Also when glueing the "dish bottom" to the "pedestal top" you only need to apply glue to the parts that are actually touching each other, so ascertain this before you apply glue. It doesn't take much of either of these glues to make a very tight bond.
Good luck and keep ready Relish. Teresa Blackburn, Food and Prop Stylist
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teresa37212@yahoo.com
5/18/10 10:25 AM
If a clear silicone caulking bead is used around the top of the pedestal, it will not only be dishwasher safe, but also also seal out any water that might accumulate between the pedestal & the plate.
arh118
7/16/10 10:02 PM
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Let's reorganize, clean out and repurpose some items in our cupboards. I seem to accumulate odd, one-of-a-kind dishes, wine glasses and tumblers throughout the year. So this year, I am going to turn them into serving stands. I never seem to have small cake or cookie stands or something special on which to display appetizers. These stands are very sweet, pretty and useful.
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