serving tray w scroll art bottom

[floridagramps]

I have an idea to make three nested serving trays using free plans from minwax. I'd like to cut some images of Florida wildlife, then attach same to tray bottom, then seal to protect scroll art perhaps using an epoxy resin.

 

I did a search but came up w zero. Has anyone made serving trays who can explain how the scroll art is fastened to tray bottom and then sealed to protect scroll art from food residue or spilled liquids?

 

My first choice pattern would be a sandhill crane. These birds which can be 4 feet tall and have striking red colored heads are very common in my part of Florida but I have been unsuccessful in looking for patterns on the web. If anyone has an idea where I might find such a pattern that would be appreciated.

[grampa]

Hi Tom , Kardar did a tv tray, have a look in the Bragging raghts section.....Paul

[Dan-Woodman]

One product you can use is called Envirotex Lite--pour-on high gloss finish.

If your adding your scroll work to the inside of the tray, pour some finish in the bottom 1/8" to 1/4" they place your scroll work in next. Work slow to avoid bubbles,then pour on more finish to cover, exhale across the top of finish until all bubbles rise to the top.

This is a very thick couting,is crystal clear. very good stuff. Available at Wally world.

later Daniel

[floridagramps]

great suggestion. Sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. Will buy the Envirotex soon. My first scroll saw, Dewalt arrived today..........from Woodcraft. Sawdust starts tomorrow

[Christina]

Wow this sounds like a fabulous project! I hope you will share your work with us........I'd love to see it and I'm sure everyone else would too.

Christina