Why This Dog Tray Earns Its Place on the Table
The subject is a dog seated facing outward, ears relaxed, coat textured in layered strokes with the muzzle and eyes worked in finer detail and the palette is warm tans and creams with darker shading at the ears and back; together they give this Dog design a warm and loyal feel. A dog portrait is one of the few decorations a household will keep permanently, which is why the detailing matters. It suits a dining table that gets used every evening. Designed for entryways and family rooms, it holds up as decor rather than as something you finish and put in a drawer. Reference CP18-2. The eyes are worked last and in the finest drill available — that sequence is what gives the finished portrait expression It is the kind of choice that reads as deliberate rather than decorative.
a dog portrait is one of the few decorations a household will keep permanently, which is why the detailing matters. That is what makes it a natural fit for entryways and family rooms rather than a statement piece.
Built by DOTZSO for daily use, this kit ends in an object that stays out on the counter. Inside the box you get a printed wooden tray with cut-in handles, DOTZSO resin drills, a sorting tray, a comfort-grip applicator pen, a wax caddy and pictorial instructions.
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.
Full coverage across the face gives the tray a consistent surface that reads well from above.
Specifications
| Product Type | Wooden Serving Tray Diamond Art Kit |
| Designed By | DOTZSO |
| Reference | CP18-2 |
| Design | Dog |
| 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 tans and creams with darker shading at the ears and back |
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.
Finish it over a few evenings, then put the tray straight to work — it is designed for daily service, not shelf duty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Dog wooden tray kit cover everything from start to finish?
Yes. The Dog 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 CP18-2.
Will the drills stay put on the Dog design with daily handling?
Once the drills are seated and the surface is sealed, the Dog 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. The Dog piece is robust once the final pass is complete.
Is the Dog wooden tray kit dishwasher safe?
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 Dog palette, warm tans and creams tones show dust less than pale grounds, so a light pass is usually enough. The Dog surface cleans up with minimal effort.
Is every part of the Dog design drilled?
The face is drilled across the whole surface, so the finished tray has complete coverage without bare wood showing. The Dog artwork is drawn so that a dog seated facing outward reads clearly at any distance. Nothing on the Dog face is left as plain surface.
Does the Dog project suit short sittings?
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 Dog design is warm and loyal, which tends to make it easier to work in short sessions. The Dog design suits working one colour block at a time.
Which Dog size is best for a small space?
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 CP18-2.
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