Why This Turtle Tray Earns Its Place on the Table
A sea turtle in mid-glide with the shell plated in distinct segments, flippers extended and reef detail behind is what this Turtle design is about, and the palette keeps to emerald and olive shell segments with turquoise water and warm coral behind. Nothing here overstates its case; the tone is simply slow and serene. Turtle designs are the calmest ocean motif — the slow subject suits a slow craft. It is for makers who prefer a project that improves the room when it is finished. Designed for bathrooms, bedrooms and ocean-toned rooms, it holds up as decor rather than as something you finish and put in a drawer. Reference CP19-2. turtle designs are the calmest ocean motif — the slow subject suits a slow craft It is a small thing, and it is the reason the design holds together.
turtle designs are the calmest ocean motif — the slow subject suits a slow craft. It is why the piece settles into bathrooms, bedrooms and ocean-toned rooms without needing the rest of the scheme to match it.
DOTZSO makes these trays for people who would rather serve on something made than something bought. 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.
The tray body is the part that matters. The printed surface is sealed after the drills are seated, so the tray takes hot mugs and plates without marking.
The whole tray face is worked, so no section looks like an afterthought.
Specifications
| Product Type | Wooden Serving Tray Diamond Art Kit |
| Designed By | DOTZSO |
| Reference | CP19-2 |
| Design | Turtle |
| 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 | emerald and olive shell segments with turquoise water and warm coral behind |
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
What comes in the box with this Turtle wooden tray kit?
Yes. The Turtle 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 CP19-2.
Is the Turtle surface tough enough for daily contact?
Once the drills are seated and the surface is sealed, the Turtle 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. Nothing about the Turtle finish is fragile once it has been sealed.
Does the Turtle finish need any special treatment?
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 Turtle palette, emerald and olive shell segments tones show dust less than pale grounds, so a light pass is usually enough. Store it dry and the Turtle piece needs very little attention.
Is the Turtle wooden tray kit drilled from edge to edge?
The face is drilled across the whole surface, so the finished tray has complete coverage without bare wood showing. The Turtle artwork is drawn so that a sea turtle in mid-glide with the shell plated in distinct segments reads clearly at any distance. The whole Turtle surface carries the drilled finish.
How many evenings will the Turtle design take?
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 Turtle design is slow and serene, which tends to make it easier to work in short sessions. The Turtle pattern builds up quickly once the colour blocks start.
How do I pick the right Turtle wooden tray kit size?
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 CP19-2.
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