How to Stencil a Tray

Dress up a wooden tray with a painted stencil design, creating a one-of-a-kind accessory.

By Janell Beals, Isabella & Max Rooms
Filed under: Dining Rooms, Stenciling, How To

Materials Needed:

wooden tray
stencil
paint in two complementary colors
sanding pads, medium and extra-fine grit
ruler

painter's tape
tack cloth
paintbrush
small artist brush
polyurethane

Gather Materials

Select tray, stencil design, paint colors and additional materials. Tip: Consider using a stencil featuring a single damask motif or other pattern to center on tray surface.

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Sand Tray

Remove protective finish from tray surface, using medium-grit sanding pad, to allow new paint to adhere. Tip: Begin with unpainted tray to eliminate this step.