DIY Confetti Tray
An afternoon spiked lemonade, anyone?! This DIY confetti tray is the perfect place to perch your drinks. Plus, it matches my DIY Confetti Place Cards if you want to style your drink tray into a colorful sit down celebration! You probably think I got it a a fancy boutique…but, I made it! Read on for the super simple DIY instructions to make your own.
If you have access to some edible flowers, I highly recommend adding them into your drink for a POP of color to pair with your tray. This color combo couldn’t be more perfect, and this refreshing vodka-lemonade was exactly what I needed to kick off the month of July.
Your first step for this DIY is to pick up a tray. You can use any color or shape tray, and any color confetti your heart desires. You just want to ensure that your tray is sealed with no seams that the resin can seep into. I chose a white lacquer tray so my bright confetti would really pop, but I also love the idea of using a black tray with a chunky silver or gold metallic confetti. The possibilities are endless!
STEP 1:
Disperse pieces of your confetti across the tray in a single layer. It’s important that not too many pieces are touching each other because once you put in the resin, the confetti will get wet and they will bleed into one another. So for example, don’t put an orange and a green on top of each other because they will bleed together and look brown. Also be sure to remove the confetti that you see folded, because once the resin is in the tray you won’t be able to move the pieces around.
STEP 2:
Now it’s time to mix your resin and hardener. You will need to mix in equal parts from both bottles. I used 2 clear cups to pour both liquids in, make sure the same amount was poured out, and then poured from each cup into another cup and mixed with a knife for 2 minutes to make sure it was smooth. I also recommend using gloves so you don’t get any on your skin. If you purchase the same kit I bought, you will want to use about 1/3 of the bottles to fill the bottom of your tray. If you need to mix more because you have a larger tray, that’s okay too! You can do it in 2 batches. Always be sure to read the labels and follow any and all safety instructions included!
STEP 3:
TIME TO POUR! Gently pour the mixture over the confetti in the tray, covering the entirety of the bottom. The mixture will be thick, so it will move slowly to cover the tray. I also used a plastic knife to adjust the confetti if it was floating to the top or moving around.
STEP 4:
Let it sit for at least 48 hours. I checked mine after 48 hours, and it still felt sticky so I ended up needing to leave it to settle for even longer. It will depend on your environment, how much humidity is in the air, etc. - but you will know when you touch the surface if it needs additional time.
That’s it! A custom tray would also make such a unique and perfect gift, especially if you pair it with some glassware and a bottle of bubbly.
Happy crafting and cheers to a summer full of confetti!