Chalkboard Tray

Rosemary Palmer
by Rosemary Palmer
Turn an old silver tray into a message or menu board.
Why not add a menu board or welcome sign for a little flare? Take an old silver tray you have picked up at the thrift store and paint a chalkboard on it. I wouldn't recommend using your sterling silver you might have inherited, but you can even find fake silver trays at the discount stores.
Wash and dry well making sure there isn't any residue from stickers left on it. Using chalkboard paint designed for the surface you are painting, paint the bottom of the tray.


I'm not really a tape type person, so I just would do it freehand. Hey, it's hand painted – it doesn't have to be perfect. Following the directions on the can about number of coats and drying, paint as smoothly as possible. If find using a foam brush works great. Check the instructions for use and seasoning of the chalkboard.
Pick out your favorite phrase, a simple “Welcome”, or Happy Birthday and place on an easel. You could even write the types of cheese or wine you are serving.
Rosemary Palmer
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