I went Flea Market shopping with a friend of mine. We found this old tray. It is wooden, beat up, falling apart, and only $1.50! My friend is trying to decorate on a tight budget (who of us isn't) so I encouraged her to get it and that she could fix it up; that is she meaning me.
Ain't she a cutie!
I took her home and went to work. A little sanding, gluing the bottom of the tray back on, a few nails to tack it back on along with some staples (trying to find what would work best) then added some caulk to the bottom to secure it just a bit more. I let it set over night then went to painting. I used my "Grandma Green" and added a couple of coats. I then scuffed it up a bit with some sand paper then washed it with a walnut stain. After that dried, I sprayed it with a varnish to seal it.
Ain't she a cutie!
I took her home and went to work. A little sanding, gluing the bottom of the tray back on, a few nails to tack it back on along with some staples (trying to find what would work best) then added some caulk to the bottom to secure it just a bit more. I let it set over night then went to painting. I used my "Grandma Green" and added a couple of coats. I then scuffed it up a bit with some sand paper then washed it with a walnut stain. After that dried, I sprayed it with a varnish to seal it.
I am loving how it turned out. In fact, if she doesn't want it, I will pay her the $1.50 for it.
I love how the tray turned out; the green is the perfect color! Great Job and a Great price! :)
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