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How to Make a Decorative Tray

Transform a boring old piece of furniture into a decorative tray with this easy to follow tutorial.
Yield: 1 tray

Instructions

  • Start with your cutting board and paint it white.
  • Use a blow dryer or heat gun to speed up the drying process.
  • Paint another layer of paint onto the cutting board.
  • Use your blow dryer again to dry it faster.
  • Determine which stencil to add on top of your wood piece.
  • Lay your stencil down on your board, paying attention to the sides and spacing. Always have a visual plan before you start adding your paint.
  • With your pouncer, begin to press your algonquin paint gently into your stencil in the desired areas you choose.
  • Once you are done filling in the stencil, pull it up carefully.
  • If by chance you go over a bit, you can use a baby wipe to help you clean up that area while it is still a bit wet.
  • Use your blow dryer to dry the paint.
  • Take your sanding block and buff at the script.
  • Take some more white paint and lightly brush the script to fade it.
  • Use your blow dryer to dry the paint.
  • Determine where you are placing your floral sticker.
  • Add your sticker to your board.
  • Determine which stencil to add on top of your wood piece.
  • Lay your stencil down on your board, paying attention to the sides and spacing. Always have a visual plan before you start adding your paint.
  • With your pouncer, begin to press your black paint gently into your stencil in the desired areas you choose.
  • Once you are done filling in the stencil, pull it up carefully.
  • If by chance you go over a bit, you can use a baby wipe to help you clean up that area while it is still a bit wet.
  • To complete, add your handles to your tray.

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