Why This House in the Woods Tray Earns Its Place on the Table
What this House in the Woods design does is place a cabin tucked among tall pines, roof and chimney visible between the trunks with a path leading to the door in deep forest green and timber brown with warm window light against a dusk sky and leave it there. The mood — secluded and cosy — does the rest. Cabins in woodland carry a very specific kind of quiet, and the lit window is the detail that sells it. It is for makers who prefer a project that improves the room when it is finished. Designed for dens, cabins and reading rooms, it holds up as decor rather than as something you finish and put in a drawer. Reference CP24. Cabins in woodland carry a very specific kind of quiet, and the lit window is the detail that sells it That is the reasoning behind the whole composition.
cabins in woodland carry a very specific kind of quiet, and the lit window is the detail that sells it. In dens, cabins and reading rooms the piece holds its own against the surrounding colour rather than fighting 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 | CP24 |
| Design | House in the Woods |
| Tray Size | 7.8×11.8 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 | deep forest green and timber brown with warm window light against a dusk sky |
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 does the House in the Woods wooden tray kit come with as standard?
Yes. The House in the Woods 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 CP24.
Is the House in the Woods design robust once the sealing step is done?
Once the drills are seated and the surface is sealed, the House in the Woods 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 resin drills bond firmly across the House in the Woods pattern.
Does the House in the Woods wooden tray kit need dusting often?
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 House in the Woods palette, deep forest green and timber brown tones show dust less than pale grounds, so a light pass is usually enough. Skip solvent cleaners, which can cloud the House in the Woods resin.
How much bare surface does the House in the Woods wooden tray kit have?
The face is drilled across the whole surface, so the finished tray has complete coverage without bare wood showing. The House in the Woods artwork is drawn so that a cabin tucked among tall pines reads clearly at any distance. The House in the Woods surface is treated as one complete unit.
How many hours does the House in the Woods wooden tray kit represent?
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 House in the Woods design is secluded and cosy, which tends to make it easier to work in short sessions. The House in the Woods design suits working one colour block at a time.
What are the House in the Woods size choices?
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 7.8×11.8 in format. Reference CP24.
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