How to Make a Cake Pop Holder

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Cake pops are a delicious, adorable treat that are perfect for any occasion. However, you'll need to stand them upright while they cool, and you'll likely want to display them upright, as well. While you can purchase a pre-made cake pop stand, making your own holder is easy and inexpensive. Try making a cake pop stand from styrofoam or floral foam, for instance, or use items you can find around your home, like a colander or a jar filled with candy or dried beans!

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Using Household Items

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  1. One of the easiest ways to prop up your cake pops is to simply slide the sticks through the holes of an upside-down colander. This is a great option if you're using a nicer stand to display your cake pops, but you're worried that the pops will drip as they're cooling. Just rinse the colander when you're finished! [1]
    • Don't use every hole in the colander. Instead, try to space the cake pops out so they have at least 1 1 ⁄ 2  in (3.8 cm) between them.

    Tip: The holes on colanders can be different sizes, so check to see if the sticks fit before you rely on this approach!

  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Cake Pop Holder
    If you need a quick holder for your cake pops, check your fridge to see if you have an egg carton you can use. If you do, flip it upside-down, then push a stick through each egg dome. When you're finished, just prop the sticks in the holes! [2]
    • If you'd like to use the egg carton as a display, try decorating it with paint or craft paper first!
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    Choose a candy that complements the flavors or colors of your cake pops, and pour them into a pretty jar with a wide opening. Fill the jar almost all the way to the top, then push the cake pop sticks down into the candy to display them.
    • Try using jelly beans for brightly-colored or fruity-flavored cake pops, for instance, or try coffee beans to complement sophisticated dark chocolate pops.
    • Use an array of different jars and candies if you're making a lot of cake pops!
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Cake Pop Holder
    If you'd like a more permanent cake stand, find a piece of wood that's at least 1 1 ⁄ 2  in (3.8 cm) thick. Then, make a mark on a 5 ⁄ 32  in (0.40 cm) drill bit at about the 1 in (2.5 cm). Drill a series of holes spaced about 1 1 ⁄ 2  in (3.8 cm) apart, using the mark on the bit to make sure you don't drill too deep. [3]
    • If you'd prefer, you can make an upright stand by attaching a tall piece of wood to a base, then drilling holes down the sides.
    • A board with pre-drilled holes, like a cribbage board, may work as well.
    • Be sure to wear safety goggles when you're working with power tools!
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Using Foam as a Holder

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  1. While you can just use a piece of foam as your cake pop holder, the finished design will be sturdier and more attractive if you fit the foam into a basket or box. If you choose to use either one, you can decorate it with ribbon, craft paper, or other elements that match your cake pop design.
    • For instance, if your cake pops are pink and purple, you might use a pink-and-purple striped ribbon around the outside of your basket.
    • If your cake pops are Valentine's themed, you might decoupage your box with heart-covered paper, or you could glue heart-shaped candies to the box.
    • When you're planning the size of your holder, keep in mind that you'll need to space your cake pops about 1 1 ⁄ 2  in (3.8 cm) apart.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Cake Pop Holder
    If you're displaying the cake pops in a box or basket, cut the styrofoam block so it fits inside the top of the container. First, measure the size you'll need and mark the styrofoam with a pen. Then, carefully slice through the foam with a craft knife. [4]
    • If you're not using a box or basket, or if your foam is already the right size, there's no need to cut it.
    • If you don't already have foam on hand, you can pick up styrofoam blocks or floral foam from most craft supply stores.
    • For best results, use foam that's at least 1 in (2.5 cm) thick.
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    Lay the styrofoam block on 2 pieces of tissue paper stacked together. Then, wrap the styrofoam the same way you would wrap a present . Fold the paper over the styrofoam and tape it down, then neatly fold the ends of the paper and tape them down as well. [5]
    • Try picking a tissue paper color that will complement the decor on your cake pops!
    • You can also use craft paper, if you'd prefer, or you could paint the blocks with acrylic paint. Make the design your own! [6]

    Variation: If you're planning to use an upside-down box as your stand, there's no need to decorate the foam. Just place the foam in the box to secure the cake pops, and decorate the box, instead. Then, flip it upside down and make small slits in the top of the box for the cake pop sticks. [7]

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    Once the foam is decorated, press it down carefully into your container. Make sure it's seated snugly, since if it shifts later on, it could mess up your beautiful cake pops! [8]
    • If you'd like, you can just use the wrapped foam as your holder, without using a box or a basket.
    • If your foam isn't thick enough to fill the whole box, try placing something in the bottom of the box to stabilize the cake pops, like balled-up tissue paper, dried beans, or even upside-down disposable foam cups. [9]
  5. Once your cake pop stand is assembled, it's time to display your handiwork! Just push each stick down through the tissue paper and into the foam by about 1 in (2.5 cm). That should provide enough stability so the cake pops won't fall over in your stand. [10]
    • Space the cake pops about 1 1 ⁄ 2  in (3.8 cm) apart so they won't touch each other. If you need to, you can angle them slightly away from each other to fit more pops onto the foam.
    • If you used a heavier paper, like scrapbook or wrapping paper, you may need to use a craft knife to punch holes for the sticks first. [11]
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    How far apart do I space for sucker sticks for the stand?
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    About 2 inches, enough room so that when two pops are stuck in the stand, they do not touch each other.
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    Usually you can go to a craft store or a large grocery store and find what you need. If not, be creative and try to come up with something to use in place of what you don't have.
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    If you have some bamboo chopsticks, you can cut them into shorter lengths and use them as cake pop handles. If you don't even have chopsticks, make them cake "drops" - put the ball on the pan and coat with the icing, kind of like cake bonbons.
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      Things You'll Need

      Using Foam

      • 1 in (2.5 cm) styrofoam block, floral foam, etc.
      • Tissue paper
      • Tape
      • Box or basket (optional)
      • Craft paper, ribbon, other decor for box (optional)
      • Pen
      • Craft knife (optional)

      Trying Household Items

      • Colander (optional)
      • Egg crates (optional)
      • Wide-mouthed jar (optional)
      • Candy or coffee beans (optional)
      • Board (optional)
      • Drill & 5 ⁄ 32  in (0.40 cm) bit (optional)

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.52kitchenadventures.com/2012/03/05/5-tips-to-make-cake-pops-more-easily/
      2. ↑ https://www.loavesanddishes.net/easter-cake-pops/
      3. ↑ https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/diy-lollipop-stand/
      4. ↑ https://youtu.be/qmJL0FAQZv8?t=7
      5. ↑ https://youtu.be/qmJL0FAQZv8?t=47
      6. ↑ https://youtu.be/IX4XbnEsOTg?t=219
      7. ↑ https://www.nithaskitchen.com/2019/02/cake-pops-with-diy-cake-pop-holder.html
      8. ↑ https://youtu.be/qmJL0FAQZv8?t=94
      9. ↑ https://youtu.be/qmJL0FAQZv8?t=25
      1. ↑ https://youtu.be/qmJL0FAQZv8?t=110
      2. ↑ https://youtu.be/gjenMqu3vJY?t=108

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      To make a cake pop holder, turn a colander upside down and stick the cake pop sticks in the holes. You can also decorate a piece of styrofoam and stick the cake pops into it. Or, try wrapping gift paper around an egg carton and then piercing holes in it for the cake pops. If you want an edible cake pop holder, simply bake a cake and then insert the cake pops into the top of it. To learn how to make other kinds of cake pop holders, keep reading!

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        "Inspired me to think of other possible cake pop stands. I used florist foam in a pot, it held up great!"
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