This is something that can be used any time of the year! Why not make something like that! SO let’s get started!
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Step 1: Cut boards to 12” inches in length and keep width.
Pro tip: To prevent splintering wood, trim off the edge of the wood before getting started on cutting pieces to size.
Step 2: Once all the boards are cut, glue two boards together to create a board that is 12” wide by 12” long.
Pro Tip: To prevent bowing with wood, when gluing wood together, clamp really tight from all angles and let it sit for 10 mins. This allows for the glue to become tacky, but not completely dry. Then loosen all clamps about 50% to allow them to settle for the remainder of the drying time.
Step 3: Now that the boards have dried, all them to sit for at least overnight to ensure that the wood won’t split. Now is the time to add wood filler. Allow to completely dry.
Step 4: Let’s make that round shape. We used metal mixing bowls at 11”, 9.5”, and 8” to trace out our circles.
Step 5: Using the Jigsaw, we cut the circles out of the wood. Cut one at a time and take your time to make sure to cut on the line.
Step 6: Once cut out, we need to make the holes for the finials. We centered and clamped all of the wood rounds to our work surface. Using the drill and drill bit, we drilled a hole all the way through. (The finial we used fit with a ½” Drill bit.)
Pro Tip: If finials don’t quite fit like ours didn’t, we sanded them until the fit just right.
Step 7: If you are good to go, let’s sand. Using the orbital sander, sand with the 80G, 120, 220g. This will give the professional look and smoothness. We sanded the wood circles and not the finials since the finials are already prepped.
Now to assemble. Using a generous amount of glue, place the first finial into the first tier. Then repeat until all are level and centered. Be sure to add the last finial on. All to dry fully. We used the hammer to lightly tap the finials in place.
Step 9: Let’s add stain! First, we used a wood conditioner to make sure that wall the wood was treated correctly before staining.
Step 10: Once the wood conditioner is dry, add stain. Dry for product recommended time.
Step 11: Once the stain is dry. Use a lacquer to finish off the piece. Allow to dry completely!
Alright, so now you know how easy this project is! Who’s gonna go make their own three tiered tray?!
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