Issue #04 Bonus Tutorial : How to Make Macaron Pop Stands

In addition to having a fantastic number of projects to choose from in Issue #04 of Nonpareil, we have a super duper special bonus tutorial for you from the “Fit for a Queen” feature, inspired by Sophia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette!

Macaron Pop Stands

Materials:

- Styrofoam cones from the floral department at most craft stores.
- Styrofoam-safe spray paint. Traditional spray paints melt styrofoam.
- 7 to 8 yards of your chosen ribbon. 1″ satin ribbon works nicely for the 24″ cones. Consider a narrower width for shorter cones.
- Large washers from a plumbing or hardware store to weigh down the cone. Use a large washer to cover your cone’s base.
- Pearl-head straight pins from a fabric or craft store
- Lollipop sticks slim enough to fit into the cream of your macarons. Your baker may be willing to do this for you as they assemble the macarons.
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Step 1:
Using hot glue, attach large washer to the bottom of the Styrofoam cone. Spray paint the cone in a color that matches or compliments your ribbon, otherwise glimpses of styrofoam may be visible once macaron pops are inserted. Let paint dry.

Step 2:
To achieve straight rows of ribbon on the front of your cone, cut the ribbon in strips to wrap around the cone only once. Align the first ribbon with the top edge of the cone. Pull both ends of the ribbon to the back of the cone and overlap them in a shallow “v” shape so that the ribbon lays smoothly and tautly against the cone. Fold the uppermost end under to hide the raw edge and secure with a pearl-head straight pin. Repeat with subsequent rows of ribbon, slightly overlapping each row.

Step 3:
Using the sticks of your macaron pops, pierce the cones in between the ribbon rows at a downward angle. Begin inserting macaron pops at the bottom of the cone to avoid it becoming top heavy.

Step 4:
Finish the display by inserting a monogrammed topper into the cone. Attach the topper to a lollipop stick with a dab of hot glue.

photo credit : Larry Callahan

3 Comments for “Issue #04 Bonus Tutorial : How to Make Macaron Pop Stands”

1. Tanya wrote:

   Fit for a queen was my favorite part of the magazine! So full of color~ love it all!

   June 22, 2010 at 8:24 pm
    
2. EvaBabeDesigns wrote:

   Yes, indeed they are fit for a queen or a wee princess!! Thanks!

   June 25, 2010 at 5:43 pm
    
3. Clair @ wedding-inspiration.com wrote:

   Oh I love this idea – andother simple idea but good wow factor!

   July 8, 2010 at 7:15 am