How to Make a Food Safe Tiered Tray

6 Materials
$5
1 Hour
Easy

I have fallen hard for tiered trays and really like making my own.

I wanted a tiered tray I could use for cupcakes and other food-related items. The trays I usually make are painted and I am afraid to put food on them. So I came up with the idea to use Dollar Tree plates and saucers to make a tiered tray.

Step 1.I purchased a small banister railing from Lowes.I took it outside and used a miter saw to cut it down to length.

Step 2.I used antiquing wax to stain the wood sections of the tiered tray.

Step 3.Find the center of the bottom plate.

Step 4.Place a large dab of E6000 to the center of the plate and the center of the wood.Apply hot glue around the edges of the wood.Apply to the plate and press down until hot glue has set up.The hot glue will hold everything in place until the E6000 has time to cure which usually takes 24 - 48 hours.

Step 5.Do the same as step 4 to attach the top plate.

Step 6. (Optional)I want a handle on the top of this tiered tray. This step is optional if you want to leave the handle off.Find the center of the top plate.Attach the wood piece to the plate following Step 4.I used a drawer pull and attached it to the top of the wood using E6000 and hot glue.

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The tiered tray turned out better than I hoped for! I LOVE it!I will be using this adorable tiered tray for Valentine's Decor.

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Suggested materials:
  • White Plate and Saucer   (Dollar Tree)
  • Banister Railing   (Lowes)
  • Drawer Pull
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