This project created a couple of different serving trays that we were able to combine and rearrange to make various styles of trays. We bought a couple of clear glass serving trays at a thrift shop, along with some decorative beaded edging and a few glass candlestick holders. We also stuck with our decorating theme for this Thanksgiving by using gold and copper metallic spray paint and extra fine glitter, spray adhesive and clear acrylic spray paint, and a hot glue gun.
First, we sprayed the bottom of the glass trays and the candlestick holders with either gold or copper metallic spray paint. We did not spray the top of the trays because we didn't want the paint to chip and get into any of the food we will be serving. Plus, the ridges and designs on the bottom of the glass plates made a really amazing looking tray when viewed through the unpainted top side of the trays!
Next, we sprayed the candlestick holders with spray adhesive and coated them with either gold or copper colored extra fine glitter. We then applied a couple of coats of clear acrylic spray paint over the glitter so that it wouldn't fall off all over the place. Nobody wants glitter covered food for Thanksgiving!
Now we mixed and matched our different trays so that some of the trays would be tiered. To add a little security to the elevated trays, we used a hot glue gun to adhere the candlestick holders to the bottom of the trays. We also used the hot glue gun to apply the beaded trim to the bottom of one of the trays. After wiping down and cleaning the trays we are ready to serve up some yummy Thanksgiving snacks on our new decorative serving trays!
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