DIY Lazy Susan from Unlikely Materials (So Easy!)

This DIY lazy susan is so cool – it was created from a planter saucer! Use any images you like. This is perfect for your dinner table, for a party, or for a cabinet.

Skills Required: Beginner. You’ll be printing images, cutting to fit a tray, and then adding resin on top. The biggest skill you need for this project is patience in the drying time!

Man Podger David had a great idea to turn a simple planter into a DIY lazy susan for summer parties. It’s such a great project that I’m sure you’ll want to duplicate the technique for other home decor pieces. If you like resin crafts, keep reading for his tutorial!

So, you know me by now – I’m always wandering around Home Depot looking for things to make into other things. For this decoupage project I had in mind that summer is here, along with outdoor parties.

When I saw some big, metal planter saucers (you know, the kind you put under a pot to catch water and protect the floor) on sale I thought, “hmmmmmm . . . lazy susan?”

This DIY lazy susan turned out to be easy and pretty fun!

For this project, you can use vintage graphics or labels, your favorite photos, inspirational quotes, or anything else that floats your boat. I would anticipate whatever you use, it will be layered if it’s multiple images.

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Homemade Lazy Susan

Learn how to make a lazy susan with a planter tray from Home Depot! You can use any graphics to customize.

Prep Time45 minutes mins

Active Time1 hour hr

Dry Time1 day d

Total Time1 day d 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Yield: 1 tray

Cost: $10

Equipment

• Foam brush(es)
• Pencil
• Scissors

Materials

• Metal planter saucer
• Mod Podge Gloss
• Envirotex Lite
• Plastic straw
• Lazy Susan mechanism
• Sandpaper
• E-6000
• Spray paint optional
• Painters tape optional

Instructions

• Clean your tray with mild soap and water and let dry.
• Use painter’s tape to section off a line to make a stripe (optional). Spray with several coats of spray paint, remove tape, and let dry.
  
• Make a template for the inside of the tray using newspaper or paper and a pencil. Cut out with the scissors and set aside.
  
• Attach the lazy susan mechanism to the bottom center of the tray with E-6000; let dry.
  
• Print out all images you would like to use on a laserjet printer. Cut out and assemble them into a collage (you can tape if needed).
  
• Place the template on top and trace the outline of the circle. Cut out with scissors. Fit in the tray and trim if necessary.
• Mod Podge the images into the tray, layering as necessary. Seal thoroughly, making sure to get all edges. Let dry overnight.
  
• Mix the Envirotex Lite according to package instructions. Pour into the tray. Allow tray to fully cure for approximately 24 hours before using.

Notes

Step 2: My tray was BIG (16” wide). To make a template for the inside, I traced the edges of the tray onto two large sheets of paper and then taped them together. You could also use newspaper.

Step 5: I used graphics I had on hand, but you could easily use scrapbook paper or wrapping paper or anything that appeals – just test it to make sure it holds up to the Mod Podge.

I laid out the design in MS Word, but I didn’t want to have to cut out and paste each image. Instead I printed them out in sections on 11 x 14” legal paper and then cut each section out.

If you only have an inkjet printer, I’d try to get laserjet images printed to make sure you have no bleeding. If you don’t have that option available, be sure to spray the inkjet images on both sides with clear spray sealer and let dry before using.

Step 7: You don’t want the resin getting to the images as it can discolor them. Seal the images well if they are printed at home.

Step 8: Pop air bubbles by blowing on the surface of the resin with a plastic straw (don’t touch the straw to the surface).

If you enjoyed this DIY lazy susan, I’d love for you to check out these other ideas:

• Easy IKEA Lazy Susan Makeover Anyone Can Do
• DIY Mod Podge Plates Your Guests Will Admire
• How to Transfer Photos to Wood