Hi there! I hope you are well and staying cozy and warm wherever you are 🙂 Today I’m going to show you how to upcycle thrifted finds into pedestal stands. The best news? They cost me next to nothing!
Where to Buy Parts for Pedestal Stands
Last week-end there were no estate sales and I was bored with thrift shops, so I made a trip south to the Barn Flea Market in Ravena. This is really a misnomer since it’s owned by one person and merchandise doesn’t change, it just gets continuously piled on! Located off Exit 22 of the NYS Thruway (I87/I90) on Route 9W, this place is chock full of junk–just my kind of place!
Not much to look at on the outside.Gobs and gobs of stuff everywhere!
Lately I’ve been quite taken with all of the various pedestal stands that I’ve seen people coming up with on their blogs and on Pinterest. All sorts of bits and bobs are being “married” together to make these beautiful stands. Candle holders and vases often serve as the base, and then plates, platters, and cake pans make the tops. The flea market seemed like the perfect place to find a bunch of this stuff to work with.
What You Need to Make DIY Pedestal Stands
I bought these wooden candlesticks thinking I would try to give them a “Pottery Barn” look.
Here’s a selection of plates and platters that I plan to use for the “tops” of the pedestals.
And here are some of the results. After I cleaned everything up, and removed the price tag gunk, I spent a fair amount of time mixing and matching the tops and bottoms until I found the matches that I liked. My two favorites so far are the glass one on the left and the silver and crystal one in the back. I’ve already used the latter to showcase my burlap tags.
How to Create Your DIY Pedestal Stands
The secret to connecting the bases with the tops is E-6000 glue (available at most craft stores) and a bit of sand paper. Sand the area on both pieces where you plan to connect them; wipe clean.
Put a ring of glue on the base, “touch” it to the bottom of the plate, platter, or bowl you’re using for the top, but then pull the pieces apart. The glue needs to sit for 2 minutes. When the time is up, adhere your two pieces together tightly. Let it cure for 24-48 hours and you’re good to go!
UPDATE on My Favorite Glue (2019)
I have a new “favorite” glue for gluing together parts and pieces that are typically difficult to create a permanent connection. Weldbond looks like plain old white glue, but it’s so much more than that! It’s now my go to glue for things like pedestal stands, which involve glass to glass, metal to metal, metal to glass, and anything to wood.
DIY Pedestal Stands from Thrifted Finds
Here’s a stand with a wooden base and metal top.
One of my new cloches fits perfectly on this sweet little stand. I’m considering selling some of the nicer looking ones at my Etsy shop.
What do you think? Should I give it a go?!
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Hello Diane – these look wonderful! It is fun to find interesting things and to make something beautiful from them! I will be featuring your post at Home and Garden Thursday, Kathy
Not much to look at on the outside.Gobs and gobs of stuff everywhere!
Lately I’ve been quite taken with all of the various pedestal stands that I’ve seen people coming up with on their blogs and on Pinterest. All sorts of bits and bobs are being “married” together to make these beautiful stands. Candle holders and vases often serve as the base, and then plates, platters, and cake pans make the tops. The flea market seemed like the perfect place to find a bunch of this stuff to work with.
I bought these wooden candlesticks thinking I would try to give them a “Pottery Barn” look.
Here’s a selection of plates and platters that I plan to use for the “tops” of the pedestals.
And here are some of the results. After I cleaned everything up, and removed the price tag gunk, I spent a fair amount of time mixing and matching the tops and bottoms until I found the matches that I liked. My two favorites so far are the glass one on the left and the silver and crystal one in the back. I’ve already used the latter to showcase my burlap tags.
The secret to connecting the bases with the tops is E-6000 glue (available at most craft stores) and a bit of sand paper. Sand the area on both pieces where you plan to connect them; wipe clean.
Put a ring of glue on the base, “touch” it to the bottom of the plate, platter, or bowl you’re using for the top, but then pull the pieces apart. The glue needs to sit for 2 minutes. When the time is up, adhere your two pieces together tightly. Let it cure for 24-48 hours and you’re good to go!
I have a new “favorite” glue for gluing together parts and pieces that are typically difficult to create a permanent connection. Weldbond looks like plain old white glue, but it’s so much more than that! It’s now my go to glue for things like pedestal stands, which involve glass to glass, metal to metal, metal to glass, and anything to wood.
Here’s a stand with a wooden base and metal top.
One of my new cloches fits perfectly on this sweet little stand. I’m considering selling some of the nicer looking ones at my Etsy shop.
Not much to look at on the outside.Gobs and gobs of stuff everywhere!
Lately I’ve been quite taken with all of the various pedestal stands that I’ve seen people coming up with on their blogs and on Pinterest. All sorts of bits and bobs are being “married” together to make these beautiful stands. Candle holders and vases often serve as the base, and then plates, platters, and cake pans make the tops. The flea market seemed like the perfect place to find a bunch of this stuff to work with.
I bought these wooden candlesticks thinking I would try to give them a “Pottery Barn” look.
Here’s a selection of plates and platters that I plan to use for the “tops” of the pedestals.
And here are some of the results. After I cleaned everything up, and removed the price tag gunk, I spent a fair amount of time mixing and matching the tops and bottoms until I found the matches that I liked. My two favorites so far are the glass one on the left and the silver and crystal one in the back. I’ve already used the latter to showcase my burlap tags.
The secret to connecting the bases with the tops is E-6000 glue (available at most craft stores) and a bit of sand paper. Sand the area on both pieces where you plan to connect them; wipe clean.
Put a ring of glue on the base, “touch” it to the bottom of the plate, platter, or bowl you’re using for the top, but then pull the pieces apart. The glue needs to sit for 2 minutes. When the time is up, adhere your two pieces together tightly. Let it cure for 24-48 hours and you’re good to go!
I have a new “favorite” glue for gluing together parts and pieces that are typically difficult to create a permanent connection. Weldbond looks like plain old white glue, but it’s so much more than that! It’s now my go to glue for things like pedestal stands, which involve glass to glass, metal to metal, metal to glass, and anything to wood.
Here’s a stand with a wooden base and metal top.
One of my new cloches fits perfectly on this sweet little stand. I’m considering selling some of the nicer looking ones at my Etsy shop.
You've got some great finds there! I've been finding some lovely candlesticks as well. So much fun hunting isn't it? Blessings, Diane
Yes, it is Diane! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Hello Diane – these look wonderful! It is fun to find interesting things and to make something beautiful from them!
I will be featuring your post at Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Thank you so much, Kathy; I'm so excited!! It's a real honor and I appreciate it a lot. I just put your button on my sidebar 🙂