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DIY Serving Tray with a Bowl Rest

This easy serving tray tutorial will show you how to make a beautiful platter that doubles as a bowl rest!
Cook Time45 minutes
Dry Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: DIY
Cuisine: Kitchen Decor
Keyword: diy serving tray with a bowl rest
Servings: 1
Cost: $20

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 wood plaque with circle cutout
  • 4 wood block
  • 1 wood stain
  • 1 clear shellac spray food safe grade

Instructions

  • Optional: Sand your wood board.
    Ours was relatively sanded, but we wanted it to be extra smooth to avoid splinters.
  • With a foam brush, stain the wood (including the wooden blocks as legs) in the color of your choice.
    Let dry completely according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Glue a wooden block to each corner of the board with wood glue.
    Clamp the legs to the board while the glue dries. Or flip it right-side up and sit a heavy object on top to make sure it’s secure while the wood glue sets.
  • Once everything is dried, spray the entire piece with food-safe shellac and wait 48 hours before using.