Leather Hexagon DIY Vanity Tray

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Keep yourself organized and in style with this Leather Hexagon DIY Vanity Tray!

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Looking for a stylish and functional way to organize your vanity essentials? Look no further than our Leather Hexagon DIY Vanity Tray!

This easy-to-make project is perfect for crafters of all skill levels, and the finished product will add a touch of modern elegance to your bathroom. This tutorial from Terri will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating your own leather hexagon vanity tray.

We’ll cover everything you need to know, from gathering the necessary materials (including leather sheets, craft card, and cutting tools) by using a template (which we provide) and adhering the leather to the tray base.

By the end, you’ll have a beautiful and practical addition to your vanity or a unique hostess gift or housewarming gift that will keep any space organized and clutter-free.

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Materials and Tools Needed

  • Leather sheets — In two colors of your choice with a thickness around 2mm
  • Hexagon templates — Click to download large tray here and inner tray here PDF template.
  • A4 thick cardstock paper — Or any similar thickness to cardboard
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Exacto knife — Or rotary cutter with a sharp blade
  • All purpose glue, glue gun or leather adhesive
step 1

How to Make a Leather Hexagon DIY Vanity Tray

1 — Trace and cut the hexagon tray and inner tray templates onto the cardstock: These will serve as the structure for the trays.

2 — Assemble and glue all the cardstock pieces together: Start with the tray base first. Press the sides together with your fingers. Don’t worry too much about it looking a little messy as you’re going to cover this later.

When you’ve done this with both the hexagon tray and the inner tray, start cutting the leatherette to cover them.

step 2

3 — Cut the leather: For the sides, use the template as a guide, doubling the depth of the sides to cover both the outside and inside of each.

For the tray bases, simple trace and cut the assembled cardstock tray onto the leather with a pen, leaving a slight border around the edge (approximately 1-2 cm) for folding later.

step 3

4 — Fold and glue the leather: Apply a generous amount of glue on each side, spreading it evenly so there are no lumps. Carefully fold the leather edges inwards, towards the traced hexagon shape on the right side (smooth side). Ensure the folds are clean and meet evenly at the corners.

Gently press the folded edges onto the craft card base, adhering them firmly. Hold them in place for a few minutes to allow the glue to set.

A handy tip is to put a line of glue along the top of each side so that as you bring the leatherette over the top, it creates smooth fold without any air bubbles.

step 4

5 — Repeat this for each side: Then, glue in the inside piece followed by the bottom base piece.

6 — Finishing touches: Once the glue dries completely, trim off any excess leather that may have overlapped.

Tutorial Notes and Tips

  • When cutting the leather, ensure a sharp blade to avoid ragged edges.
  • Apply a light touch with the glue to prevent it from seeping through the leather.
  • Use weights or clamps to hold the folded edges in place while the glue dries, ensuring a secure bond. If using a rotary cutter, make sure to replace the blade regularly for clean cuts.

More Organizing Accessories

Now you’re ready to fill your trays with whatever you want. The leather covering means it’s wipeable which is handy for beauty products! If you have any leftover leather scraps, repurpose them into DIY leather drawer pulls (as we did with our Ikea dresser hack) or DIY leather bar and drink tags.

For many ways to stay organized, check out a few of our favorite ideas below —

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DIY Leather Hexagon Vanity Tray | sugar & cloth

Leather Hexagon DIY Vanity Tray

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5 from 1 vote
Keep yourself organized and in style with this Leather Hexagon DIY Vanity Tray.
Prep Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Course DIY
Category Vanity Tray

Equipment

  • Pencil
  • Exacto knife
  • Scissors

Materials

Instructions

  • Trace and cut the hexagon tray and inner tray template onto the cardstock: This will serve as the base structure of your tray.
  • Assemble and glue all the cardstock pieces together: Start with the tray base first. Press the sides together with your fingers. Don’t worry too much about it looking a little messy as you’re going to cover this later.
  • Cut the leather: For the sides, use the template as a guide, doubling the depth of the sides to cover both the outside and inside of each. For the tray bases, simple trace the assembled cardstock tray onto the leather with a pen, leaving a slight border around the edge (approximately 1-2 cm) for folding later.
  • Fold and glue the leather: Apply a generous amount of glue on each side, spreading it evenly so there are no lumps. Carefully fold the leather edges inwards, towards the traced hexagon shape on the right side (smooth side). Ensure the folds are clean and meet evenly at the corners. Gently press the folded edges onto the craft card base, adhering them firmly. Hold them in place for a few minutes to allow the glue to set.
  • Repeat this for each side: Then, glue in the inside piece followed by the bottom base piece.
  • Finishing touches: Once the glue dries completely, trim off any excess leather that may have overlapped.
Cost: $30
KEYWORD: diy vanity tray, leather vanity tray

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  5. This is such an innovative idea! I particularly love the leather covering and contrasting colours – wow!

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