Asked on Jan 24, 2016
Help! How to turn this worn wooden tray into a sign?
+16
I have this worn wooden tray.
How can I keep the old look ("preserving" the chipped paint) & make it into a sign?
I have acrylic paint, brushes, sandpaper, glue, etc.
How can I keep the old look ("preserving" the chipped paint) & make it into a sign?
I have acrylic paint, brushes, sandpaper, glue, etc.
14 answers
-
check 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.
Kitlope
on Jan 25, 2016
-
Βοήθεια απαντήσουμε στο ερώτημα αυτό ...
User
on Jan 25, 2016
-
Perhaps 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.
Ellen
on Jan 25, 2016
-
You 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.
Robert Waldbauer
on Jan 26, 2016
-
How about just cleaning it up, seal with clear finish and get a plate glass insert cut for the bottom?
Barb Medeiros
on Jan 26, 2016
-
Hi 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!
Hope Williams
on Jan 26, 2016
-
Hi 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 :)
Leslie
on Jan 26, 2016
-
Just 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 lol
Rosalia
on Jan 26, 2016
-
I agree with Rosalia, stencil the wording or image you want and then have glass cut to fit. It's a lovely tray!
Barbara
on Jan 26, 2016
-
copy some old photos deco it. Place glass insert if you like.
Lorraine blaylock
on Jan 26, 2016
-
Question: Where can I buy wooden trays like that in bulk (not aged but new) for decorating??
Alonzo
on Jan 26, 2016
- See 2 previous
-
I have an old one that has a checkerboard painted in the bottom.
Phyllis W
on Jan 26, 2016
-
Modpodge
Daw3000588
on Jan 27, 2016
-
You 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.
Twe2676739
on Jan 29, 2016
Sign Up to Answer
