DIY Concrete Tray — This DIY Concrete Tray mixes the industrial texture of concrete with smooth brass to set a modern scene for whatever you’ve got on the menu.
I, Erin am fairly certain one can never have too many serving dishes, especially finger food trays that are a snap to load up and set out when people are coming over.
This DIY Concrete Tray mixes the industrial texture of concrete with smooth brass to set a modern scene for whatever you’ve got on the menu.
And in the case of Sugar & Cloth…macarons!
But seriously, how cute would these be on this concrete tray?!
Read on for the scoop on how to create one for your next gathering..
Materials And Tools Needed To Make DIY Concrete Tray
- QUICK-DRYING CONCRETE
- HEAVY-WEIGHT CARDBOARD + LIGHT-WEIGHT CARDBOARD
- MEDIUM SIZE BOWL
- DUCT TAPE
- COOKING SPRAY
- 3″ GOLD RINGS
- SAND PAPER SPONGE
- WHITE PAINT
- PAINTER’S TAPE
- FOOD-SAFE SEALER
- VINYL BUMPERS
How To Make DIY Concrete Tray
Place your bowl upside down on the heavy-weight cardboard and trace the circumference.
Cut out the cardboard circle as well as two 2″ wide strips from lighter-weight cardboard.
Measure 1/2″ up from the bottom of each strip and draw a horizontal line across the length.
Tape the mold together with duct tape, so it forms a round, shallow dish.
Spray the inside of the mold with cooking spray.
Tape the gold rings together: either tight to one another or slightly splayed.
Mix up the concrete with a 2 parts concrete to one part water ratio and pour into the mold until you reach the 1/2″ guideline.
Place the gold rings in the center of the wet concrete and temporarily secure in place with duct tape.
Allow the concrete to cure until solid. Remove the cardboard mold.
Sand down uneven edges, and thoroughly wipe off all loose particles.
Tape a diagonal line across the diameter of the tray with painter’s tape.
Paint one half of the tray with white paint.
Then, finish with a coat of food safe sealer.
Last but not least, affix vinyl bumpers to the bottom of the tray and you’re all set!
The end result is a fantastically modern tray that’s equally at home serving up macarons as it is displaying your favorite jewelry pieces.
Beautiful! Such a unique idea, I’ll be adding this to “to make” list, thanks!
Awwm so glad to hear it, Corrine! Tag us when you do so we can see it! xoxo
WOW!! THIS LOOKS SO COOL!
Thanks, Sabrina! xo
Any recommendations for food safe sealers? I’m from Singapore and it’s pretty hard to find these items here in our DIY store. Would probably have to get it online.
TQ!
Thanks for sharing this project. I’ve been looking for a unique way to display my jewelry. This is perfect!
You’re welcome, Jenét! Let us know how if turns out :)
I will do that. :-D
So clever!
Thanks, Amy! Erin did an amazing job on this project!
That’s amazing!!! I want to start using concrete, and this seems a great project to begin with!!
Thanks for sharing :)
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Thanks, Silvia! Concrete is such a fun and simple material to work with. This would definitely be a great first project! :)
Okay, so this is, like, really good and cute and perfect. Love it!
Thanks so much, Lexy!!
Oh my goodness. I love concrete DIYs and this one is perfect.
Thanks, Brittni! :)
This tray is adorable! I’m obsessed!
Paige
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Thanks, Paige! :)
Wow, Erin, this looks so good!
Thank you Sandra!!!
How clever!!!!! I love it!
Thanks so much, Sandi!
Oh my goooooooosh! So cute!
Thanks, Kim!