DIY OUIJA BOARD PROJECT: SERVING TRAY
Easy DIY Ouija board project
This DIY Ouija board-turned-serving tray is perfect for Halloween decor. It’s also an easy Halloween craft, perfect for the hubby — at least perfect for my hubby.
Where I got the idea for this DIY Ouija board project
I originally got the idea years ago from the now-defunct ReadyMade magazine. Since then, my husband has made several for me, each one a little different. I keep an eye out for old Ouija boards at garage sales — usually the cheapest place to pick one up. You can buy a new one at Amazon, though, for about $20.
What you’ll need for this DIY Ouija board project
- Ouija board
- Square dowels, about 1/2-inch square
- Black spray paint to paint dowels
- Rubber “feet” to keep the wood from scratching your furniture and screws to attach them
- Vintage or new metal handles (2) and hardware to attach them
- Strong glue like Gorilla Glue
- Drill
- Clear polyurethane varnish to protect the surface of the board
How to make your DIY Ouija board project
- Cut dowels to the size you want. These run almost the full length of the board, but you can make them shorter, if you’d like.
- Spray paint dowels and let dry.
- Apply a thin layer of polyurethane varnish to the top of the board, making sure to get all the edges. Let dry completely.
- Glue dowels to board and let glue dry completely.
- Attach handles to each side of the board. Most likely you will need a drill and screws, but it’s also possible to glue the handles. They just won’t be as sturdy.
- Attach feet to dowels. Again, my husband screwed these in, but you can glue, if you’d prefer.
- Your board is ready for use!
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Even though the board has a coating on it, I still put all my food on plates or bowls and then put the plates on the tray. Unless you’re using food-safe varnish, you don’t want to put your food directly on the tray.
