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How to make a 1/12 scale miniature plate stand from cardboard

A little 1/12 scale plate stand made from cardboard with Coco's free pattern, then painted, to show off your finished plates.

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Watch the video

Three miniature plates on small display stands, with a white stand held in a hand behind themPlay: How to make a 1/12 scale miniature plate stand out of cardboard. (YouTube video)

Length 4:48. On YouTube since March 22, 2024. The player loads from YouTube (youtube-nocookie.com) only when you press play. Watch on YouTube.

What you'll make

Once you've made a few plates, you'll want to show them off. In this short video Coco makes a 1/12 scale plate stand from cardboard and paints it. The pattern is a free download.

You'll make: a 1/12 scale stand that holds a miniature plate upright for display.

  1. Introduction0:00 in the video on YouTube
  2. Make the stand0:22 in the video on YouTubeCut and put the stand together from the pattern.
  3. Paint it1:48 in the video on YouTube

Steps follow the video's chapters on YouTube (YouTube creates these chapters automatically). Tap a time to jump to that part of the video.

Shop this video's products

The stand is made from Coco's free pattern. To fill it, make plates with her printable paper designs (Part 1 shows how). Royale Coronation is the sheet Coco links in this video's description.

Coco's plate stands aren't sold in the shop right now; the free cardboard pattern on this page is the way to make one.

Licence for Coco's designs: Personal use only: selling finished items made with these designs or files is not allowed, and the files may not be shared or resold. Instant downloads; prices in US dollars.

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Free: Coco's plate stand pattern (PDF, Google Drive) (opens in a new tab)

The free pattern linked in the video description. Print it at actual size (100%).

Coco's crafting supplies

From this video's description: the supplies Coco uses for crafting, plus the everyday materials for this project.

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Cutting & gluing

Other supplies for this stage (2)
CardboardWhat the stand is made from
The free patternPrinted at actual size (100%)

Coco's tips

Safety: miniatures have small parts and are not food safe. Keep them away from young children and pets.

Questions & answers

Is the plate stand pattern free?

Yes. Coco's pattern is a free PDF, linked in the video description and on this page.

What is the stand made from?

Cardboard, painted once it's put together.

What scale is it?

1/12 (one-inch) dollhouse scale, made for Coco's 1/12 scale plates.

Can I buy a ready-made stand?

Not in the shop right now. The free pattern is the way to make one.

Are these miniatures food safe?

No. They're decorative and not food safe. They also have small parts, so keep them away from young children and pets.

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