A clever ice cream cone holder is a perfect late-summer DIY to try during the final warm weeks of the year.
Although Labor Day may have come and gone, summer isn’t quite finished. It’s still hot in many places, and anything that involves ice cream feels just right for this stretch of warm weather.
Here’s an easy project for a DIY ice cream cone holder that’s ideal for the last hot days before fall. Use a wood serving tray or a scrap board and in just a few minutes you’ll have an attractive, useful way to serve cones to guests or family.
You might have seen this cone holder on display at an end-of-summer gathering. It was a last-minute solution when I realized we needed a tray for cones, and I made it in under ten minutes the same day.
If you’re comfortable using a drill, this will be a quick and simple build.
Materials and Tools Needed
- scrap wood, wood serving tray, or cutting board
- two table clamps
- drill
- 1/2 inch spade bit (or larger, depending on how deep you want cones to sit)
- sandpaper
How to Make a DIY Wood Ice Cream Cone Holder
1. Decide how many cones you want the holder to accommodate and how far apart to space the holes. Secure the board with clamps so it doesn’t move while you drill.
2. Using the spade bit, carefully drill each hole to the desired depth. Smooth the inside of each hole with sandpaper if needed, wipe away any dust, and the board is ready. That’s all there is to it—simple and fast.
Looking for a board to use for this project?
A few well-suited boards are shown above — they work great for this DIY and are budget-friendly. Choose a board that fits the number of cones you want to serve and the look you prefer.
Photography Amelia Lawrence
P.S. If you’re wondering about the green cones pictured, those are homemade matcha waffle cones and they’re delicious if you’d like to try the recipe.
Any plans before the weather cools down? And more importantly—what’s your all-time favorite ice cream flavor?