Make a decoupage tray – it’s easier than you'd think
<p>If you’re after a personalised tray to use to serve afternoon tea, this easy DIY project is for you.</p>
<p>Grab your favourite magazine images to create your own one-of-a-kind tray. It could be images of flowers, plants, shells, teacups, or anything that takes your fancy.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">You will need:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A plain laquered tray</li>
<li>Découpage durable gloss finish</li>
<li>Paintbrush</li>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>Magazine images of choice</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p>
<p>1. Wipe your tray with a soft damp cloth and allow to air dry.</p>
<p>2. Cut out the images from the pages of magazines that you wish to use. Remove any background on the pictures and arrange them on your tray.</p>
<p>3. Use your paintbrush to paint découpage finish onto the back of each image. Paste them onto the tray and allow to dry for two hours.</p>
<p>4. Now paint the whole tray with découpage finish and allow to dry for two hours. Add another coat to make the tray extra durable.</p>
<p><em>Image credit: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/12736811423158061/" target="_blank">Etsy/Pinterest</a></em></p>
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