Steps
STEP 1
Trace desired design for tray onto wood. Cut out the tray according to the traced lines.
Tools
Jigsaw
![Cutting out wooden tray](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/58797271f57f4545ae2c11736a26f8b7.png)
STEP 2
Sand the wooden tray to remove any imperfections and prepare for finishing.
Tools
Random Orbit Sander
![Sanding tray](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/969efc5b95eb443ca3117632b1a8e5cd.png)
STEP 3
Refine the edges of the wood tray using precise sanding.
Tools
Rotary Tool
![Sanding the sides of wooden tray](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/953a13566bc44d5fa6a46b2bb649bfd4.png)
STEP 4
Drill a hole near the top of the handle. Thread a tie through the handle.
Tools
Drill/Driver
![Drilling a hole](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/fedd03ebd60b44778fa21020210c0cf4.png)
STEP 5
Apply a finishing oil or stain to the wooden tray. Allow for time to dry.
![Applying stain to wooden tray](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/40822a87f1cc44b2b36c1080f386e3b2.png)