Papier Mache Tray

I've been on the look out for the perfect container to use as a mold for this project. I really want to copy Lindsay from Everything LEB and make one of these beautiful papier mache trays.


Here's Lindsay's tutorial.






She used Martha Stewart's Araucana Tea lightened with white for the turquoise outside and a gold spray paint from Krylon for the interior (but she and I agree that the best spray paint is not Krylon. My hands-down favorite line is Rustoleum, especially for metallics).




I'm going to make a bunch of these to have on hand for hostess gifts. Pretty dishes and trays are so fun to put on just about any flat surface. Use them to corral soap dispensers at the sink, jewelry, house keys, candy, business cards, loose change, remote controls, paper clips, hair ties, perfumes...

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36 comments:

  1. Carol@6WilsonBlog.comJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    That's really beautiful, I love the gold. This one's on my to-do list!

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  2. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I love this... Lindsay is always so creative.

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  3. Alex {Things That Sparkle}January 6, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Such a great idea! Turned out fantastic

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Beautiful! What a great hostess gift idea!!

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  5. jodiJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    that is excellent.

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  6. Julie B.January 6, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Love these!!! I want to make some, too! Please show us your efforts when you make some!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    What a great idea!

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  8. LindsBJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I'm so glad you loved my little project! You have to send me pictures of the ones you make for hostess gifts when you are done :)

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  9. modernchemistryJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    this is so simple and so beautiful...best of both worlds. thanks for posting!

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  10. LaurenJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    So lovely, the gold makes them look so much more than papier mache!

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  11. JulieJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    You're right - it's a GREAT hostess gift! Thanks for the idea

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  12. flip flop and fancy freeJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    so great. I have a question...do you remove the take out container or leave it covered with the paper. In other words, is this just a mold, or do you cover the whole thing, leaving the container incased in the papermache?

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  13. Full HouseJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    This was such a great project/

    Also I am wishing I could see you speak @ ALT. You will have to do a recap.

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  14. KatieJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    AMAZING and so great for hostess gifts, party favors, anything! What a great idea

    Katie @ Goodsy

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  15. TMykulaJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Great idea, shows really well. Sometimes you can find little plastic trays like that in the craft section at dollarstores. They are used for coralling beads and such. They might make a great mold.

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  16. KathrynJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    What a fun idea! I'm going to keep this in mind for gifts.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I absolutely love this- might have to actually attempt this one..it's just so pretty!

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  18. LindsBJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I just saw the question from flip flop and fancy free and I figured I would answer quickly, hope you dont mind Jenny :)

    The take out tray was just used as a mold, in other words I used it to create the shape. Once the paper dried I removed the tray to use again. Hope that helps!

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  19. COCOCOZYJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I love this tray...!

    Please send me one and I'll photograph in my room and feature it!

    You should sell these! I'll buy one!

    xo
    Coco
    COCOCOZY

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  20. Boo HazardJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Oh I love this! I have done the same thing but with bowls. I spray paint the insides with gold and then gold leaf them. Makes it looks even fancier. And they are surprisingly durable! Very fun DIY!!

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  21. modernhausJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    side note--that's the best blanc de chine lamp I've ever laid my eyeballs on...

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  22. LKSJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Love it! Thanks for posting this DIY....gives me a fun little project to look forward to.

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  23. Janell @ House of FiftyJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    This was a brilliant project by Lindsay! Janell

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  24. MereSeaJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Another great idea! Thanks. I find so much inspiration from your blog. I have had my eye out for a tray to go on my ottoman. I think I will give this a try!

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  25. flip flop and fancy freeJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    thanks Lindsb for the advice! I can't wait for this DIY!

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  26. Barbara MatsonJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    What a great idea! Doesn't look at all like the projects made in grade school!

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  27. EMILYJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    This looks so good!

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  28. Amanda @ Our Humble A{Bowe}dJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I love those trays! I saw that tutorial a while ago and I have it on my to do list. Such a cool (and cheap!) idea! Thanks for reminding me :)

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  29. Jenny at LGNJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Thanks for the help on the container question, Lindsay. I think I found the perfect bowl today to use as a cast! Yay!

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  30. Jenny at LGNJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Coco - I love these too! I don't have plans to make and sell them, but it looks like an easy enough project to try on your own? There's a link to Lindsay's instructions in the post.

    Good luck!!
    xx

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Love this! My neighbor & I are going to make them! Thanks for the share! ~Margaret

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  32. OliveDaisyJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Love this idea!! Its SO cool! I tried to paper mache a planter once and it turned out really bad! Here is a link to the DIY gone SO SO SO wrong!

    http://olivesanddaisies.blogspot.com/2010/11/when-diy-becomes-di-dont.html

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  33. Katie @ Noodle and BoofJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    love this. she is so clever

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  34. Kathleen DamesJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    That is great! And I just set up a new vanity table and was thinking I needed a tray to corral little things. Perfect!

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  35. megJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    this is super fantastic! I love every bit of it. well done!

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  36. Melissa at HOUSEographyJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I adore trays and am always hard-pressed to pass one up when I see a good deal! I just posted about my obsession here -
    http://houseography.blogspot.com/2011/01/great-tray-find.html

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