Why This Cat Tray Earns Its Place on the Table
Here the Cat pattern is a cat settled in profile with tail wrapped forward, fur rendered in overlapping short strokes across the flank and chest, worked through warm greys and soft browns with bright eye highlights against a tonal background. The finished character is calm and companionable — deliberate, not accidental. Cat portraits sell because the owner already has a relationship with the subject — the canvas just holds it. It suits a home where the counter objects have been chosen on purpose. Designed for bedrooms and home offices, it holds up as decor rather than as something you finish and put in a drawer. Reference CP17-2. cat portraits sell because the owner already has a relationship with the subject — the canvas just holds it. That is the part that matters most here.
cat portraits sell because the owner already has a relationship with the subject — the canvas just holds it. Kept in bedrooms and home offices, it earns its place by staying quiet while the calm palette carries the interest.
Everything DOTZSO supplies here is aimed at a tray sturdy enough for regular service. What is in the box: the printed wooden tray, DOTZSO resin drills, a sorting tray, a comfort-grip applicator pen, a wax caddy and a pictorial instruction sheet.
A tray stays out on the counter if it can take a hot mug. That is what the sealed surface and solid body are for.
Coverage runs across the whole tray face, so nothing is left printed-only.
Specifications
| Product Type | Wooden Serving Tray Diamond Art Kit |
| Designed By | DOTZSO |
| Reference | CP17-2 |
| Design | Cat |
| Tray Size | 12.2×16.1 in |
| Format | Rectangular tray with cut-in handles |
| Drill Type | DOTZSO signature resin drills, round |
| Coverage | Full drill |
| Surface | Printed wood face, sealed after completion |
| Canvas Guide | Printed symbols and colour key |
| Colour Palette | warm greys and soft browns with bright eye highlights against a tonal background |
What’s in the Box
- 1 × printed wooden tray with cut-in handles
- DOTZSO signature resin drills, sorted by colour (with extra drills included)
- Diamond painting tray
- Comfort-grip applicator pen
- Wax caddy
- Pictorial step-by-step instructions
How to Make It
- Lay the printed tray face flat and let it settle before starting.
- Find the legend strip and match the first symbol to its drill colour.
- Press the pen tip into the wax caddy, then touch it to a drill – the drill lifts and stays on the tip.
- Set the drill onto the matching printed symbol and press lightly. Work one colour block at a time rather than across the whole tray.
- Continue until the face is covered, then press the finished surface flat with a book for an hour to seat every drill.
- Seal the surface fully before the tray goes into service, or the drills will lift under a plate.
Complete it over a few sessions, then let the tray settle into everyday use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cat wooden tray kit a complete set for the money?
Yes. The Cat wooden tray kit ships complete with the wooden tray and cut-in handles; you drill the printed face and then the tray goes into service, plus the DOTZSO resin drills, tray, applicator pen, wax caddy and pictorial instructions. Nothing else needs sourcing. Reference CP17-2.
How well does the Cat design survive handling?
Once the drills are seated and the surface is sealed, the Cat design holds under normal use. The surface is sealed, so it handles mugs and plates in normal use. Very hot pans straight from the hob are another matter — use a trivet, and the sealing step is the single biggest factor in how long the finish lasts. Sealing properly is the whole of the maintenance story here.
What should I avoid when caring for the Cat design?
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry immediately. Do not submerge it or put it through a dishwasher — the adhesive layer under the drills is not built for a soak. For the Cat palette, warm greys and soft browns tones show dust less than pale grounds, so a light pass is usually enough. A quick wipe is normally all the Cat piece needs.
How much of the Cat design is covered in drills?
The face is drilled across the whole surface, so the finished tray has complete coverage without bare wood showing. The Cat artwork is drawn so that a cat settled in profile with tail wrapped forward reads clearly at any distance. The Cat piece has complete drill coverage.
Will the Cat wooden tray kit take more than one session?
Plan for a few sessions rather than one. Working a single colour block at a time is faster than moving across the tray at random. The Cat design is calm and companionable, which tends to make it easier to work in short sessions. The Cat design is paced, not rushed.
Which Cat size is best for display?
The range covers 7.8 × 11.8 in, 9.8 × 13.8 in and 12.2 × 16.1 in, so there is a format for a bedside table or a full dinner service. This listing is the 12.2×16.1 in format. Reference CP17-2.
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