Serve up some style at your next gathering by making your own accessories. These do-it-yourself serving stands will help you create the perfect buffet arrangement for your party.
Style on a Budget. Store-bought serving pieces aren’t cheap, but the materials for this project are easy on the wallet. The stands are made from simple terra cotta pots and saucers, plus some construction adhesive, paint, and primer.
Once you’ve chosen the terra cotta components, you’ll need to connect them. First, measure the diameter of the saucer and mark the middle point.
Use the hole in the bottom of the pot to center it on the saucer, and trace the outline on the saucer. Apply construction adhesive inside this traced circle, and then press the pot in place.
The adhesive will need to dry thoroughly, so be sure to check the container for the product’s drying time. After that time has passed, coat the entire stand with spray primer.
Once the primer is dry, you’re ready to apply paint. We wanted to keep our stands simple and cohesive, so we chose white spray paint as the finish. You can customize the color – or colors – of your stands to coordinate with your event’s theme.
Once the paint is dry, you’re ready to put your new serving pieces to work. The stands make it easy to set up an attractive, multi-level display of food, drinks, and utensils.
