Help! How to turn this worn wooden tray into a sign?
How can I keep the old look ("preserving" the chipped paint) & make it into a sign?
I have acrylic paint, brushes, sandpaper, glue, etc.
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Kitlope on Jan 25, 2016check out youtube - there are a few ways to transfer a photocopy of your saying onto the wood so that the character of the wood remains. I haven't tried any but the suggested ways work in the video.Helpful Reply
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User on Jan 25, 2016Βοήθεια απαντήσουμε στο ερώτημα αυτό ...Helpful Reply
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Ellen on Jan 25, 2016Perhaps some chalk paint in a complimentary color to her decor, paint or stencil your sign and set a protective piece of picture frame glass into it. This way it's not only a sign, but a serving tray again. After down-sizing, I'd bet she'd appreciate your double-duty gift.Helpful Reply
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Robert Waldbauer on Jan 26, 2016You could decoupage the lettering onto the tray, then coat with Tung Oil to preserve it -- the Tung oil dries clear (but with a tiny bit of yellowing) in around 48 hours.Helpful Reply
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Barb Medeiros on Jan 26, 2016How about just cleaning it up, seal with clear finish and get a plate glass insert cut for the bottom?Helpful Reply
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Hope Williams on Jan 26, 2016Hi Joni. If I'm reading your question right, you mainly want to keep it as is for the most part.? To preserve your tray as is, just be sure it's clean and seal it with polyacrylic or the like. You can use it also to preserve any signage you choose to put on your tray. Have fun!Helpful Reply
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Leslie on Jan 26, 2016Hi Joni, i understand you want to keep the look of the tray and just do lettering for a sign. Simple you don't need much. You can get lettering online for free OR you can just freehand the letters yourself with Ideas for lettering from online. You will need a contrasting paint for the lettering since the tray color itself is dark maybe a white or a nice cream color that you can mix with your acrylics. OR maybe a color from where you are going to hang it such as a nice red or turquoise, as long as it doesn't fight with the darkness of the original finish. Use your imagination :) I am assuming the tray is already clean and ready for the lettering if not just wash it out and let it dry completely. Do your lettering then you have two options leave as is or protect with a low sheen polyurethane if the sign is going to be going outside. If not you can wax and preserve the wood with coconut oil which is non toxic and you can lick your fingers too :) Good luck. Oh I forgot to add you can add hangers in the back, go to crafts store and bring the tray and they can suggest the best ones for what you want. You can also staple two homespun or burlap ribbons to the back or sides, tie in a square knot or bow up top and hang that way. Just make sure the width of the ribbons is in balance with the size of the tray :)Helpful Reply
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Rosalia on Jan 26, 2016Just stencil you wording directly on to the front and the seal it! I'm with you about keeping the look of it, I paint things to get them to look like that lolHelpful Reply
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Barbara on Jan 26, 2016I agree with Rosalia, stencil the wording or image you want and then have glass cut to fit. It's a lovely tray!Helpful Reply
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Lorraine blaylock on Jan 26, 2016copy some old photos deco it. Place glass insert if you like.Helpful Reply
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Alonzo on Jan 26, 2016Question: Where can I buy wooden trays like that in bulk (not aged but new) for decorating??Helpful Reply
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Phyllis W on Jan 26, 2016I have an old one that has a checkerboard painted in the bottom.Helpful Reply
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Daw3000588 on Jan 27, 2016ModpodgeHelpful Reply
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Twe2676739 on Jan 29, 2016You can stencil whatever you desire on it, clear coat it with a light coat of satin varnish and place a piece of cut glass in bottom of tray to preserve it all. Add a photo hanger on back to hang it or none to use as serving tray.Helpful Reply
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