How Do You Make A Homemade Serving Tray For A Gift From Wood & Paint?
People appreciate well-crafted, handmade gifts. An easy and versatile project is a painted wooden serving tray. Personalize your design to match the occasion or theme, and consider using stencils to create careful, clear images and pictures. Sealing the tray with varnish will protect it and ensure that it will remain a treasured keepsake for years to come. Cut your tray from a piece of wood in desired size and shape. Use a jigsaw if you want a curved silhouette. Smooth out any rough edges with sandpaper. Prime your piece of wood with shellac-based primer to seal the wood. Apply an even coat and brush out any drips. Cover all sides of the tray with primer. Use an inexpensive disposable brush to save time on clean up. Lightly sand the surface after the primer has dried if it feels rough. Wipe the tray with a damp sponge to remove any dust or grit before painting. Mix acrylic paints to get desired colors. Add a little water to your paint if it is too thick. Paint the background first usin
