Playing Cards Trinket Tray

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Skill Level

Intermediate, Advanced

Time to Make

1+ day

Adult Supervision

Yes

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Playing Cards Trinket Tray

Top Tip

Make sure the paint is completely dry before varnishing.

How to Make

Step 1

Playing Cards Trinket Tray

Begin by rolling out a piece of clay to approximately 0.5cm thick.

Step 2

Playing Cards Trinket Tray

Cut out a rectangular shape from clay using plastic modelling tools, then smooth out the edges using your finger or a brush.

Step 3

Playing Cards Trinket Tray

Turn up the edges of the clay. To help the edges stay in place, you can use smaller sections of foam board or cardboard around the edges.

Step 4

Playing Cards Trinket Tray

Once dry, paint the clay using white acrylic paint. Next, use the template to sketch the playing cards or draw your own design.

Step 5

Playing Cards Trinket Tray

Paint the design onto the trinket tray with the words ‘Dad, You’re Ace’ or ‘Ace Dad’.

Step 6

Playing Cards Trinket Tray

Varnish the trinket tray to give it a shiny finish.