How to Make a Beautiful Resin Tray From a mold

Making a resin tray can be extremely pleasurable and they make great gifts. This easy to follow tutorial shows how to make a beautiful resin tray from a mold. The resin mold is inexpensive and very versatile, you can let your imagination run wild with this mold.
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[@Sweetencourager21]

That turned out really nice. I agree, the black and white is very elegant. I can’t wait to see your Christmas ones.

[@mookzmom]

The back of the tray is quite pretty too! I've got a couple of big projects coming up, as our weather I'd finally cooling. I'm so happy I found your channel!

[@valkrush6777]

Love how this turned out! Who knew the resin would move like that!

[@karenwaddell4724]

Wow. Loved how the resin moved. It looks amazing.

[@LornaH2]

Really nice! If heat resistant resin is used, one could use the handles as feet so the tray can be used, raised, for hot dishes on the table. Love the black and white.

[@sherellbrooks82]

Thanks for the vid. Straight to the point, I loved it!

[@ilegis3922]

Thank you for the vid! I'm new at this resin thing and my first project is this tray I got obsessed with lol

[@laineykearns4506]

Wow. The pattern is AWESOME! excellent video.

[@tracygilder1229]

I have ordered one of the moulds, can’t wait for it to arrive! The black & white looks awesome 😎

[@LeMeowSpicyKitten]

I absolutely love this!!! ❤️🥰♥️

[@ald.3449]

Came out nice!! If you put a piece of painters tape across the holes of the handles. Then poke holes in the tape. Then place the tape with holes in desired location of where you want the handles. Perfect hole alignment

[@Sooz3112]

Oooh, it looks great Steve. Very elegant x

[@verdajbastian4157]

I LOVE it!!!💚 Thank you!!

[@dahliaettemason9198]

Beautiful tray and much thanks for showing how to attach the handles.

[@SamuelJMoe]

That is so deep love how it turned out Steve💎have a Wonderful DAY

[@artandcreationsbyyvettecre2308]

Love the results Steve .I love making trays

[@lwhitt9655]

I love it. Thank you

[@nataliamackevics8583]

Looks awesome! I've been thinking about making one for a long time but was not sure what to do with the drilling.

[@mandyhall1674]

Gorgeous Steve, there's nothing like classic black and white :)

[@specialk8927]

Wow that's pretty and shinny can see your reflection!

[@romonamorrow7296]

Gorgeous!!!

[@smccormack428]

Thanks, Steve, from a new member. Love you!

[@ConnieConnie824]

Beautiful 😍

[@LowVisionUKTerrysView]

Steve - that looks absolutely beautiful and of course, the mold had to be ordered! As long as I am a member or four channel, I will never have any money lol... but, I LOVE it, and you you g man. you are an amazing creator and influencer on KZbin and the way you deliver your tutorials is inspiring, and done in such a way that a novice, such as myself can create beautiful things - thank you so much

[@patriciarochelle6084]

You are very easy to understand. I learn a lot from you!

[@donaunsworth5620]

This is gorgeous I was looking juat to attach the handles but what an awesome tray as this is a gift for a male. I hope mine turns out like yours. Thank you ❤

[@markduggan3451]

Nice little tray.

[@genevafraser5859]

Beautiful tray

[@cynthiacarr3294]

Beautiful 💯

[@cindyfinn4845]

ooooH I love these new moulds

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts I will have t try

[@karenmorris5847]

I just loved this video, I'm very impressed with the two simple colors together Steve, good job, very striking!! Please post a picture of what the back looks like, I'm very interested 😊

[@chisonibravo2716]

Love it

[@godsees7903]

Awesome job

[@nykeelabonomini7849]

Since I've found your videos, I can't help but watch them all 😊

[@samanthasurman9554]

Me too!!

[@junek1006]

thats very classy. That would make a lovely wedding gift for someone. I would like that. I think I may have to make some coasters like that until I get a tray mold. I don't care for the odd edges. I want one that is straight. But with that it works well. Nice going. Lovely video.

[@AdrianMcD1969]

Love the pattern. Must make one for my butler to deliver my post to me on lol

[@sandyeubanks4972]

Pretty

[@digitaldarkroom07]

Have you thought about making a mold from your handles? That way you don’t have to buy them and you can customize them! 😊😊

[@sandracave7173]

i use the mold to make my handles and iam now not limited to color can do any color and much cheaper then buying

[@MsMitushi]

How to make handles from the mould And how you paste it with the tray ?

[@gingerstroup5390]

Thanks for your informative video. Did you use a mold release? I'm never sure when one is needed.

[@lakeishaac44]

Love the tray. Have you seen the tray handle molds? You can customize your own handles. Pick the colors you want your tray & handles. Make the handles first. The next day, design your tray & add the handles into the resin. 24 hours later, your tray is done. Buying handles from the store adds up over time.

[@lakeishaac44]

jiggly puff I wish there was a video. I learned through trial & error. For example, you wanna make a blue & white tray with some glitter. Make up some resin. Make half of it blue with glitter & the other half white with glitter. Pour the resin into the handle mold. You can pour the resin half & half..layer it or make one handle blue & the other white. After 24 hours, your handles is done. It’s very easy & it doesn’t take much resin

[@jess65963]

👍 NICE.

[@fernandaesquivel1053]

Hey great video loved the Tray! I just wanted to let you know that usually when you scrape the bottom of the resin and put it on the peice, it pulls out all the unmixed resin and it might be a little sticky in the end. Anyways great job!

[@lalitapal1324]

Very nice

[@TashasTouch]

Ty

[@wafaaelmadny2599]

It's amazing, can you tell me if it's just decoration or for using? Like putting hot plates or cups on it?

[@daniellesutherland4945]

Do you find it that the powder mix works differently than the already made liquid bottles? Also can you tell me what size bit you used on your drill and if the screws were included with the tray? Keep up the good work!!

[@nataliehills8132]

Have you had any complaints or issues that when the tray gets warm (or in the heat for a while) it becomes flexible again & bends?

[@JoyceStadalninkas-gw2cn]

Steve saw your video with white and black tray. Did you do any kind of drawing through to make the desIgn or did you not touch it after the white was scribbled on?

[@jasminewhite95]

SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS VIDEO! can i ask how many ML of resin you used for this tray?

[@malaikabutt9143]

Can i put the handles into it before forming? So I don’t need to do holes with machine

[@mariac8406]

Deu preciso comprar este material 'aqui nos não temos.Por favor informa o site 'obrigada. Parabéns

[@nataliamackevics8583]

Do you wash pipettes after acrylic or are they single use?

[@divyaburman]

what have you used to pipe t the white

[@cmillia15]

I ordered this tray and it came folded. Now there is a big crease in the middle. Any advice for how I can smooth it out so I can actually use it?

[@sandracave7173]

i can’t figure out the measurements to get it even on both side can you tell me how much expory to use thanks

[@sararamirez8417]

Badasss

[@bossupathomewithtequila]

What happens if you put the handles in the resin as it dries? Will they not hold ?

[@marypledger8870]

Also have you used resin to put handles on

[@tanyahuyton598]

Amazing I just came across your channel a few days ago and love your work, may I ask did you get the extractor fan so you wouldn’t have to use a respirator or was there another reason if you don’t mind me asking

[@tanyahuyton598]

Steve McDonald Arts and Crafts thank you I will invest in one when I can when I’m able get my shed, looking forward to seeing more of your work 😊

[@unalatinaennewyork4016]

How much of resin and epoxy are you using for this tray? I have the exact same one.

[@simrankhan9308]

If you could link where we can buy extra handles from that would be helpful

[@victoriabagwadia2801]

With what did you pour the white color

[@marielanier9712]

Maybe you can solve a problem for me. When I made my tray I Poured half full with my colored resin. Let that set. And did a clear pour on top. When that set I got a sticky butterfly shaped area. I’ve done this twice and the same thing happened. Any idea why this occurred? Appreciate your input

[@Nrscathy60]

Love that you show the wait and screw method. So many pour and put them in to cure. It's the Wrong Side in my opinion. What do u think the mold is for, to give a nice mounded and shiny top and edge. The back isn't what I like to mount into. My opinion, but thanks, Steve!

[@elsieroach924]

Thank you great video. Can you please tell me about how much resin it took for your tray. Thank you in advance. Hugs

[@marypledger8870]

What did you do to make it level. I couldn’t understand

[@TaterBug7]

Is there a way to make edges on a mold like this instead of having to buy a whole new mold for it? I am just looking for a way to make some kind of edge around it so nothing will just roll off of it. If you have any tips & tricks I could use it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!!! I just can't figure out how to do it/ LOL

[@dclark2162]

It's a fantastic design & I love the shape. I wondered if you could help me. Is there any way to make dull moulds shiny? And if a shiny mould has a dull patch can you fix it or is it ruined? Any help will be great. Thanks

[@dclark2162]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Thanks, I will give it a try

[@tas8883]

If I wanted to add dried flowers at what point should I add them in?

[@chellierenae]

Hi, question ⁉️ why couldn't you set the handles into the wet resin? And how do you get the edges to be smooth and not sharp?

[@barbaraleatherwood9831]

How do you keep the nail heads from scratching surface.

[@jewlieburns516]

How did you know how much resin to use to fill tray without over/under filling??

[@rashmigonnade1061]

In which we get this resin geode

[@rongmohor]

Which ratio of resin did you use?

[@sianmccoy3974]

Hi Can I ask How much resin you used? Thanks

[@kimkort-kkartcreations6825]

Beautiful tray. How do you know how much resin for the tray?

[@denisenieves5423]

Can you make a black and copper one

[@bignicks124]

Really nice. How much resin did you use for this tray?

[@underwhelmingpotatogun]

Are handles required?

[@teekotrain6845]

U guys....if you have a silicone mat, you can make this freeform mold by adding a line of silicone on top in the desired tray shape. Or coasters too.

[@suman_dash]

how do you clean the pippets after using them?

[@barbarae3775]

I like the way it turned out. I wonder if I can do that without a drill? 👍

[@barbarae3775]

Thank you 😊

[@alcg3981]

But how to tighten screws into handles if they're embedded? On 2-point handles like these? Unlless I'm having a fog brain issue?A drawer pull type with single screw, easy peasy.

[@jojobinx]

Never tried this (although I've had the mold for ages...lol) I just noticed a lot of bubbles after it was cured. Was that intentional? Also what were the quantities of resin? (Cos I have the very same mold) xxx

[@zazapop393]

Wow 😏 i have the same mold. But i have a question please. How much 1:1 resine do i need? You know that you can add the handle before? 😅✌️ Greetings from France

[@1kpod]

Did you ever put your handles into the resin so your don’t have to drill holes???

[@kayd.1755]

Nice! thanks for the tutorial. Does the smell not bother your nose?

[@Nrscathy60]

Also, these screws are smaller than big box handles to go through wood drawers. I have to cut those constantly.

[@safrahanan1571]

how much resin consume tray mold ??

[@margaretfose3863]

How much epoxy was needed for doing the tray?

[@enmadam9624]

How did you know how much resin needed to be added?

[@ChristLedwithLeyah]

Where can I buy your exact tray mold?

[@SuperMysavior]

How much resin do you mixed?

[@zarasmail5675]

Hello! I’ve also bought this mould, how much resin did you use to fill it? I’m not sure how to find out as it’s an irregular shape? Thank you!

[@zarasmail5675]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts I will try that, thank you!

[@jewlieburns516]

Can you put the handles in the resin directly and let them set instead of drilling?

[@iamjustausername]

You can but the grip won't be as tight and secure

[@vinitachhabria2907]

how much resin do u need for a tray like this

[@kathleenmacurdy3802]

Is that the top or the bottom?! With the white?!

[@ritakellogg7537]

How much resin did you use?

[@skyecuteclouds]

Cure

[@khelifiroumaissa251]

Can you give me the name of the liquid you used?

[@tari-jomorgan9695]

Can I put a flower in this? Do I have to press it and dry it first?

[@tari-jomorgan9695]

Thank you so much@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts