1 Inch Thick Acrylic Discs: The Round Display Base That Makes Anything Look Expensive

The short version: This is a solid 1 inch thick disc of water clear cast acrylic, cut to any diameter from 3 to 23 inches and flame polished around the entire edge. It works as a cake stand, a sculpture or trophy pedestal, a crystal display base, a photography prop, or a counter riser; and because we cut every one to order in our Michigan shop, you pick the exact size. Order yours on Etsy from $12 →

Most acrylic risers you find online are cut from thin sheet, an eighth of an inch, maybe a quarter. They do the job, but they look like what they are: a piece of plastic under your product. The moment you put something on a full inch of solid acrylic, the effect changes completely. The thick edge catches light like glass, the weight keeps it planted, and whatever sits on top instantly reads as the most important object in the room. There is a reason museums and jewelry cases use thick clear bases; the base disappears and the piece gets all the attention.

What People Use These For

• Wedding and event cake stands. A 12" or 14" disc under a cake looks like it is floating. The surface is safe for food contact (wash with mild soap and water first), wipes clean between events, and never goes out of style. Bakers and venues also stack smaller discs between tiers as separators.
• Sculpture, vase, and trophy pedestals. Galleries, collectors, and award ceremonies use them because a thick clear base adds presence without adding visual noise.
• Crystal, mineral, and collectible bases. A 3" to 5" disc under a specimen turns a shelf of rocks into a display. This is the same trick high end mineral dealers use at shows.
• Product photography. The mirror smooth surface gives you clean reflections for flat lays and hero shots, and the thick edge adds a subtle line of light at the base of the frame that thin sheet simply cannot produce.
• Retail counters and centerpieces. Put your best seller on one next to the register. Height plus clarity equals attention, and attention sells product.

Sizes and Pricing

Every disc is cut to order, so you choose the diameter that fits your piece instead of settling for whatever a warehouse happens to stock. Standard options run from 3 inches ($12) up to 23 inches ($91 to $314.50 at the largest sizes), in one inch steps. Need 4.5 inches, or an oval, or fifty of them for an event business? Message us; custom diameters and bulk runs are exactly what our shop is built for.

The Details That Matter

• Material: premium cast acrylic, water clear; noticeably clearer than the cheaper extruded sheet used in mass produced risers.
• Thickness: a nominal 1 inch (0.944" actual, the standard for cast sheet). Solid all the way through; this is not a hollow platform.
• Edge: machine cut, then flame polished to a clear gloss around the full circumference.
• Protection: ships with masking on both faces, and felt pads are included on request for use on wood or stone surfaces.
• Care: mild soap and water only. Never use ammonia cleaners like Windex on acrylic; they damage the surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

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From $12 · 3" to 23" diameters · free US shipping over $35